Episode 18: CalTopo Founder Matt Jacobs
Matt Jacobs is the creator of the acclaimed website CalTopo.com and its search-and-rescue-oriented sister site, SARTopo.com. This week I sit down with Matt to discuss the origins of these tools, thoughts on some of its unique features, and where the platform is going.
CalTopo – An indispensable resource for backcountry recreationists
SARTopo – CalTopo’s sister site is used by search and rescue teams to coordinate missions in complex alpine terrain.
CalTopo Training Webinar – 2-hour deep dive into trip planning with CalTopo provided directly by the CalTopo team.
Alpine Geek CalTopo Walkthrough – A shorter, 30-minute walkthrough of the key features I use in CalTopo for planning trips. Originally recorded for the 2019 Mountaineers Leadership Conference.
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