navigation… Navigation with Gaia GPS 17 Mar 20196 Dec 2020 Smartphones as GPS units Smartphones contain GPS chips that do not rely on cell or wifi signalsUsing your smartphone provides a larger and higher quality screen, faster processors, and a…
instruction… Workshops 13 Mar 20191 Feb 2020 Over the past 10 years I've honed in on the planning resources that enable me to safely complete creative and ambitious trips. I enjoy the opportunity to share this planning…
equipment… Satellite Communication 11 Mar 201917 Mar 2019 I always feel conflicted bringing electronics into the mountains, but for extended and remote trips, I carry a satellite communication device. I don't ever plan to press the SOS button,…
self-rescue… Self-Rescue 11 Mar 201911 Mar 2019 This guide was generated by crowd-sourcing information from rescue victims and rescue professionals (Air National Guard Pararescue Jumpers, PJs). Feedback fell naturally into the categories below. Prevention Rescue professionals emphasize…
satellite imagery… Satellite Imagery: Historic Sources (Google Earth, ESRI, etc.) 11 Mar 201927 Apr 2020 Google Earth Google Earth is the most mature interface for viewing historic ("best") satellite imagery, but there are a few other sources to consider. Check out my detailed page on…
satellite imagery… Satellite Imagery: Passive Sensors (MODIS, Landsat, Sentinel-2) 11 Mar 20196 Jan 2020 Several public agencies collect daily/weekly passive sensor (sunlight, including visible-spectrum) imagery that can be very helpful for trip planning. These resources are particularly valuable in the fall and spring, when…
mapping… 2D Route-Planning: Caltopo, GaiaGPS, Topo maps 11 Mar 20193 Jun 2020 Google Earth has no competition for 3D route planning, but the interface can be intimidating to new or infrequent users. These 2D sites are more intuitive for new players of…
mapping… 3D Route-Planning: Google Earth 10 Mar 201910 Feb 2020 Google Earth is an incredibly powerful tool for route planning. This guide describes how to import topographic map layers, navigate 3D terrain, and create routes through the wilderness. Flavors Google…
