![]() ![]() Once it has that information, all it needs is access to a database of some kind that’s able to display map information in relation to where your device has shown you to be. By pinging several satellites in a network, your device can triangulate your current location, as well as typically provide you things like your elevation and even your speed of travel. The GPS chip in a smartphone essentially functions the same way a standalone GPS device does. ![]() So, in the hopes of clarifying some of the differences between them all, let’s take a look at some of the best, and most useful, backcountry mapping applications.įirst off, let’s break down how most of these apps function. Some are free, some cost money, and many of them boast different features that might be difficult to understand if you’ve never used them. There are hundreds of different platforms available now, from the ones everyone uses like Apple and Google Maps, to more sport-specific and feature-loaded services. If you’re a backcountry skiing or snowboarding enthusiast, or really anyone who enjoys any kind of recreation in backcountry locations, you’ve likely moved away from paper maps and use some kind of app or software from satellite imagery and topographic maps (aka topo maps). ![]()
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