Comments on: How to use CalTopo & the Gaia GPS App to Plan your Backcountry Skiing Routes

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:27:40 +0000

Excellent article. Thank you.

By: Brittany Walker Konsella

Brittany Walker Konsella — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 02:15:03 +0000

In reply to Danno. Hi Danno! I have really only used Gaia, so I can't say that I have a good comparison for Backcountry Navigator. It's my understanding that Gaia has more maps, better maps, and more layers, especially when comparing the Pro versions. But, I don't know that for 100% sure. It seems both work quite comparably. I have been happy with Gaia and find it reliable and extremely useful, so I haven't bothered shopping around.

By: Danno

Danno — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:01:58 +0000

I just bought Backcountry Navigator based on numerous positive recommendations on TGR, now wondering if I should have purchased Gaia. Have you done any comparisons of the two?

By: Brittany Walker Konsella

Brittany Walker Konsella — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:24:50 +0000

In reply to Braden. Thanks Braden! Sounds like you are well-prepared for your adventures!

By: Braden

Braden — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:39:19 +0000

Nice, I do the exact same things before every trip. I use Google Earth and CalTopo for planning, Backcountry Navigator for following routes on the mountain and Geo Tracker for recording my tracks. And bring 2 charged batteries as backup! haha…Great article!