Transferring a Backpacking Route from a Map to Gaia GPS
Hike Prep: Transferring Data from a Map to Gaia GPS GPS apps like Gaia GPS have become a staple in the modern hiking community. Not only are they affordable (Gaia premium is $40 per year), but they work with any smartphone. GPS apps don’t add any extra weight to your backpack, making them particularly attractive to ultralight hikers. For certain hikes, you will have to transfer data from a map to Gaia GPS. Gaia is extremely helpful with navigation for established trails such as the Colorado Trail. Gaia is also an amazing tool for off-trail backpacking routes. However, for these …
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