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This video library consists of tutorials that focus on digital mapping applications including Caltopo, Google Earth Pro and onX Backcountry. Topics range from mapping avalanche forecasts to creating BC hut trip plans to basic functions of all programs for backcountry recreation. Our mapping tutorials will help you increase your safety margins and efficiency in the mountains. The course is perfect for new backcountry users or the seasoned pro!
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Introduction
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onX Backcountry
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- Basic Functions
- Snow, Weather, and Avy Obs
- Planning A Ski Tour - A Ski Guide's Perspective
- ATES Scale Explained
- Avalanche Run Out Tool Explained
- Avalanche Start Zone Tool Explained
- Manually Calculating Alpha Angle
- Early Season PWL Scouting
- Green Lighting, Yellow Lighting and Red Lighting Terrain (9:48)
- Slope Aspect Tool For Avalanche Problems (6:20)
- Finding The Good Skiing In Early Season (5:13)
Caltopo
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- Basic Functions
- Mapping An Avalanche Problem
- Sun Exposure
- Planning A Ski Tour
- Creating A Backcountry Ski Atlas
- Mapping A Backcountry Ski Hut Trip
- Mobile App Tutorial
- Mapping A PWL
- Considerations for Mapping An Alpine Climb
- Fastpacking Route Planning
- Early Season PWL Scouting
- Manually Calculating Alpha Angle
- Visual Scouting Utilizing Viewshed (4:03)
- 3D Visualization - Caltopo Enters The Game (2:41)
- Integrating Photos (2:38)
Google Earth Pro
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