Entries by Meghan

The Best CalTopo Features for Packrafting

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 […]

The 2023 CalTopo Adventure Grant is now open!

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.  […]

Mt Hayes North Ridge (Full Video)

In May 2022, CalTopo Adventure Grant recipient Sean Marble attempt to climb the north ridge of Mount Hayes and then packraft out the Little Delta River. Over the course of the trip, Sean and his partners faced a myriad of challenge: hidden crevasses, precarious tent platforms, exposed climbing, challenging weather, endless postholing, and rivers bordered […]

Get More Out of Your Next Ski Tour

Planning and navigating a ski tour can be complex. CalTopo places powerful mapping tools at your fingertips, but it’s more than just following a line. Which map layers are the best for scouting terrain? How long will your intended route actually take? Does your proposed trip for the day align with the current and forecasted […]

Winter Travel Series #1: Learning About Terrain

This is the first post in a 5-part series covering our favorite CalTopo layers and tools for planning winter backcountry travel. Each post will dive into a different stage in the process, from learning about the terrain to actually heading out into the backcountry with the mobile app. We will largely be focusing on the […]

Winter Travel Series #2: Planning Your Route

This is the second post in a 5-part series covering our favorite CalTopo layers and tools for planning winter backcountry travel. Each post will dive into a different stage in the process, from learning about the terrain to actually heading out into the backcountry with the mobile app. We will largely be focusing on the […]