FATMAP is retiring October 1st. Per Strava’s announcement in June 2024, all FATMAP account data will be deleted after October 1st (our condolences to all the FATMAP users out there). Luckily it is easy to move your data to CalTopo before it disappears- just follow the simple steps below. And a note before we begin: […]
Want more high resolution elevation data coverage? You got it! We just completed the latest high resolution elevation data import from the USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), an ongoing project that aims to obtain nationwide LiDAR coverage plus IfSAR coverage in Alaska. And to be honest, we can’t enough of the newly updated areas. While […]
Camille Rohrlich is a 2023 Adventure Grant recipient. With the goal to become more familiar with the nearby Holy Cross Wilderness outside her home in Vail, CO, she created and attempted an original backpacking route that crossed most of the major drainages and summited 22 named peaks along the way. Below is her trip report- […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
About Beaver Creek Ski Patrol (BCSP) Location: Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Edwards, CO Average snowfall: 325 inches per year Terrain: 167 trails spread out over 2000+ skiable acres, ranging from groomed runs to steep glades and chutes The Challenge Based in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, BCSP never knows exactly what type of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
