If you love Slope Angle Shading and Shaded Relief, then you are a fan of digital elevation models (DEMs) whether you know it or not. A DEM is a representation of the bare surface of the earth, with trees, buildings, and other objects stripped away. DEMs are the backbone of digital mapping – they provide […]
Whether it’s daydreaming at work or navigating a backcountry rescue, you already know that CalTopo has the power to improve and save lives. Come join us as a software engineer and build cool stuff that you’ll actually use. CalTopo is a fully-remote company headquartered in Truckee CA. We have a flexible schedule, good health insurance […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us in celebrating CalTopo Day on April 16th! Read on to hear from CalTopo founder Matt Jacobs about where we’ve come from, what’s important to us as a company, and where we are headed next. People often ask me when I created CalTopo, and I struggle to find the right answer. Is it when […]
When the powder dries up, it doesn’t mean ski season is over- for some people, its just getting started. While winter has ended prematurely across much of the Western US, there is still time for fun skiing and this guide will cover the layers and tools useful for spring skiing. As the snow line recedes, […]
Our users plan, explore, and document adventures all over the world. Along the way, many of those maps are shared publicly- creating a massive, community-driven collection of routes, tracks, waypoints, and local knowledge. The Shared Maps layer makes that information visible directly on the map, turning the contributions of other users into a powerful resource […]
We’re excited to roll out the latest updates to Map Objects and SAR tools– now live on the web and expected shortly in version 1.25.1 of the mobile app! While the individual changes may seem small, these small quality of life improvements can add up in a big way. SAR users in particular will notice […]
While many backcountry skiers might covet steep couloir and alpine faces, I love hunting for those perfect trees – widely spaced, brush free, with silky powder between. My name is Kyle McCrohan and I’m a PNW skier and author of the blog climberkyle.com. My goal is to share a few tools for finding good tree […]
Update 11/17/25: Wow! We’re blown away by the interest in this opportunity. We will be closing applications on November 21st so if you’re planning to apply, get your application in by Friday! Do you love planning your adventures almost as much as going on them? Do you geek out over routes, slope shading, and weather […]
