We are excited to introduce another highly requested CalTopo team specific new feature: Lockable Maps! This feature allows you to “lock” a map in its current state so no additional edits/additions can be made. Because team accounts allow for seamless and instant collaboration and editing of shared data, some users have expressed a concern for […]
We are excited to announce the addition of the SMS locators feature to the mobile app! An SMS locator is a message sent from CalTopo to a missing or injured person. When they open the text from CalTopo, their location automatically populates on your map. SMS locators are one of our most powerful and widely […]
Taylor Radigan spent the summer of 2023 living and working in Baxter State Park, ME. Inspired by the local mountains and the park where she lived, Taylor created a roughly 125 mile, human-powered route that covers the highlights of the park. Follow along on this Trip Report for a fantastic adventure close to home. After […]
We are beyond excited to announce that one of the most requested features is live on CalTopo: Photo Waypoints! This feature is now available to users with a pro, desktop, or team subscription on the web and mobile app. Have you ever wanted to attach an overview photo of your route or include a picture […]
Referred to by an array of names, we are excited to announce that Heading Up (also known as “Track Up”) mode is now live in the CalTopo mobile app! This feature has come highly requested by many different types of users, including Search and Rescue members needing to follow a predetermined route, drivers navigating dirt […]
Zeeshan Mushtaq is a 2023 Adventure Grant Recipient, who is working to explore and establish new routes in the most remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir, in the hopes of bringing more outdoor tourism and interest to the area. Read his trip report and take a look at the incredible scenery below. After my first […]
You asked, we created it. We are releasing a new UI for the “Your Data” dialogue that includes a new feature: Account Folders! This will help with two main areas of improvement: organization of maps and continuity between the mobile app and web. These updates will also bring additional capabilities to the mobile application that […]
Starting January 1st, 2024, active first responders with a demonstrated need for mapping will be eligible for a 50% discount on all paid subscriptions. Read on to hear from CalTopo founder Matt Jacobs about these changes to the current first responder account structure. Today we’re announcing a significant shift in the free and discounted accounts […]
Priti Wright is a 2023 Adventure Grant Recipient. She and her partner, Jeff, returned to Pakistan for a second attempt on the unclimbed K7 Central. Below is her trip report- enjoy the stunning scenery and epic adventure! I first started using CalTopo to plan my outdoor adventures in 2014, taking mountaineering classes in the PNW […]
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 […]
