If you are like me, you can’t go backpacking every weekend. When you do get out you want to make it the best outdoor experience possible. Maybe you want to see mountains, alpine lakes & meadows, go through high mountain passes, and still make it to camp by 4:30 so you can relax and enjoy camp in the evening. If you try and hike too far or have too much elevation gain the experience just isn’t as fun. Instead of basking in the beauty and wonder of nature while you hike, all you can think about is getting to camp and falling into your bed. On the other hand, if you don’t push yourself a little you might miss out on some amazing remote alpine lakes or lush meadows with snow covered peaks looming over them.
One of the biggest keys to having an awesome trip is planning. When you take the time to plan out your trip, you are taking the first step towards creating amazing outdoor memories that will last a lifetime.
In this training video I will teach you how to plan your next outdoor adventure. Most of what I teach in this video can be done using the free version of Topo Maps+ on the iPhone.
I would love to hear what you do to plan your outdoor adventures. Leave a comment on this blog post to let me know. I am always looking for new tips to make my experiences even better 🙂
Stephen
I received your recent email indicating that I could use Topo Maps+ on my MAC. Although I tried several times there was no way to down load the app on my MAC or access your program. Any suggestions?
Do you plan on having Too Maps+ available for the Android?
Thanks
Hi Joe,
I am sorry for the confusion. Topo Maps+ for macOS is almost ready! Early access will be available in one week. Right now I am focused on creating the best backcountry app for iOS, macOS, and watchOS. I still have a lot I want to do with Topo Maps+ on the Apple platforms to make it an amazing experience. So unfortunatly, I just don’t have time to work on Topo Maps+ for Android right now. It is really helpful getting feedback like this! Thank you!
I use google earth to help research the areas I want to explore before every time I venture out. It gives me an idea of what to expect. This hand in hand with topo maps+ is all I need to do my planning. Oh I also check the weather radar sites too.
thanks Rob and keep up the good work as I am loving the app
Thanks for the feedback Rob! When you use google earth are you using the 3D map or other features of google earth?