Covering more than 40 miles and 18,000 feet of elevation gain, the Infinity Loop on Pico de Orizaba is no small undertaking. But what does it take to plan and navigate a new route like this? Nathan Longhurst, the first person to complete this route along with partner Jason Hardrath, breaks it down for us […]
Are you passionate about CalTopo, and looking for ways to help us improve the app? We are looking for Beta testers on both iOS and Android! This blog post will explain the process, what it means for you, and things to know before signing up. Why do we need Beta testers? Despite many hours of […]
Not only does Sasha Heinen write code for CalTopo, they’re also an avid packrafter. Originally a long distance hiker, Sasha got into packrafting as a way to expand the backcountry terrain available to cover, especially in the Grand Canyon. Here are their favorite CalTopo features for planning the ultimate packrafting adventure- enjoy! For desert packrafting […]
We were blown away by the creativity, passion and love for adventure and exploration conveyed by everyone who applied for the CalTopo Adventure Grant. After carefully reviewing all applications, we are proud to announce the 2023 CalTopo Adventure Grant recipients: Priti Wright: The Seattle-based wife-and-husband team Priti and Jeff Wright, aim to establish a difficult […]
THE 2023 ADVENTURE GRANT IS CLOSED AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. It’s back! Once again, CalTopo is excited to offer a number of small grants to motivated individuals and teams undertaking unique and personally challenging outdoor adventures. These grants are aimed at trips involving creative objectives, significant trip planning, and at least some off-trail travel. […]
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