CalTopo may be headquartered in the United States, but the work our users do doesn’t stop at any border. From backcountry adventurers to search and rescue teams, wildland firefighters, and emergency managers, people around the world rely on accurate, detailed maps to make critical decisions. We’ve been steadily expanding and improving the data and tools […]
As a small growing company, we’ve historically used OpenID to verify user identity. OpenID is a log in process which facilitates third party verification of a user by established login procedures. Our current third party offerings include Google, Apple, Microsoft and Yahoo. It’s long been on our radar to create our own username and password […]
For many, summertime means a summit hang, a serene backcountry campsite, or an epic viewpoint. I love watching the sun set over my favorite peaks, snapping pictures as the light changes. The pursuit of great views – “viewbagging” or “viewmaxxing” – is one of my favorite activities in the mountains. It’s not always easy to […]
Agencies and teams rarely operate in isolation — the work requires cooperation between multiple groups, and situational awareness has to extend beyond any single team’s map. Most people know the QR code pathway: sharing an individual map, or spinning up a Mutual Aid Incident for a single event. That works well for one-off situations. But […]
During a winter cold snap at Vail Mountain Resort, security alerted off-duty patrollers to three individuals stranded outside the ski area boundary near Mill Creek after the resort closed. The group had been out since morning with minimal supplies. As darkness fell and temperatures dropped, rescue from unfamiliar terrain became urgent. In the past, this […]
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