Using CalTopo for Backcountry Trip Planning and Navigation

Jump to a specific section below or sit back and enjoy the full webinar. In this session with the educational group The Next Summit, the CalTopo team shares how to use CalTopo to plan routes, evaluate terrain, and navigate confidently in the backcountry. Despite some technical difficulties (nothing like load testing an updated feature in a live session!), we were able to explore some powerful tips and tricks that you can put to use on your next adventure. 00:00 Introduction 08:54 CalTopo intro and trial 13:00 Searching for locations 14:22 How to find new routes 20:47 Q+A during technical difficulties 30:05 Importing GP tracks from other sources 35:06 How to draw routes 40:15 Q+A during technical difficulties 48:03 Learning about your route 56:15 Scouting weather and conditions 01:06:24 Setting up the mobile app for offline use 01:13:36 Final Q+A