Map Building in the 21st Century

Traditional navigation techniques using map, compass, altimeters and other navigational tools are vital to safe recreation in the backcountry. But in the 21st century, the age of technology, there are extremely powerful, digital tools that supplement traditional practices. This one day course utilizes Caltopo.com and the Avenza app to put you in the driver seat to building advanced maps so you can unlocking new terrain. We'll cover the basic elements of these digital tools as well as get into more advanced features so you can plan tours from the comfort of your home and execute when the conditions are right.

COURSE DETAILS

December 8, 2019

9AM - 4PM

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Technology: Computer, Smart Phone
Programs & Apps: Internet access, Avenza App

*Prior avalanche training (i.e. AIARE Level I) is suggested but not mandatory.

PRICING

$50/person

WHERE TO MEET

Bunkhouse at Northeast Mountaineering

1054 Route 16 Glen, NH 03838

AM Session 9AM-12PM

Building Enhanced Maps and Interfacing with Avenza PDF

  • Generate GPS enabled, topographic maps of any location in the world
  • Customize the look and feel of your maps to suit your desired needs
  • Share maps with friends and family instantly

Instructional Objectives

  1. Introduction to Caltopo.com
    • Discover map layers and customization
    • Adding identifying markers, images, etc.
    • Print to geospatial PDF
  2. Introduction to Avenza
    • Discover multiple methods for importing maps
    • Understanding the interface
    • Uncover the limitations and capabilities
    • Share maps with others
  3. Integrating the Two
    • Working Session: Build A Map

PM Session 1PM-4PM

Advanced Features & Build a Tour Plan

  • Creating GPS enabled digital maps from printed topographical maps
  • Import .gpx and .kml files into Google Earth
  • Planning a tour based on weather and avalanche report
  • Advanced features of Caltopo

Instructional Objectives

  1. Creating GPS enabled digital maps from printed topographical maps
    • Import an image of a printed map
    • Geo-reference the image
    • Add desired layers
  2. Import .gpx and .kml files
    • Benefit from others hard work. Utilize their tracks to enhance your tour plan
  3. Planning a tour based on weather and avalanche report
    • Connect the dots and begin planning a full tour based on weather, terrain and the avalanche report.

 

 

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