Episode 18: CalTopo Founder Matt Jacobs
SUBSCRIBE About this Episode 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. Resources CalTopo – An indispensable resource for backcountry recreationists […]
Which GPS App has the Best Accuracy?
One of the questions I’m asked most frequently by my students is “which gps app is the most accurate” and “why does GaiaGPS overestimate distance when tracking?”. Washington Trails Associateion (WTA) published an article “How Far Is It? The Truth Behind Trail Measurements” that delves into some of the reasons why GPS trackers tend to […]
Mountaineers Leadership Conference: Digital Trip Planning
In the Mountaineers, digital trip planning is kind of my niche. It’s what makes me the Alpine Geek. This year I was honored to speak at the Mountaineers Leadership Conference about digital planning at the Mountaineers Program Center in Seattle, WA. After a last minute cancellation, my presentation went from a anticipated audience doubles to […]