While at first glance AllTrails seems to be a benign application that provides a great deal of value to users, it has a number of issues. In this post, I’ll explore the problems with AllTrails and discuss some of the alternatives that are available.

Being able to read a topographic map is an essential skill for anyone going into the backcountry. This guide will teach you all of the basics you need to know!

CalTopo is one of the most powerful tools available for planning your trips into the backcountry. Today, I will give you a gentle introduction to this amazing mapping tool.