A Zoom meeting on tracks

• we can use a Mobile phone, a GPS, GPS watch, Fitbit and more devices to track your route
• what is a track?
• what do you do to save your track?
• how do you use a track to assist you with a hike on the same route in the future (trackbacks)?
• what format are tracks in and what devices can use them?
• tracks on maps
• tracks on maps, exports, saving and sharing
• mobile apps for hikers – AllTrails, Gaia, Trailforks, Geotracker, Garmin, and others
• exporting tracks to a PC
• adding tracks from mobile, GPS, Fitbit, Garmin watch to Google Earth
• saving Google Earth images (as a jpg or png) to PC
• editing and finishing a map
• sharing tracks as images or as track files
• some familiarity with the app or device you will use would help (I can’t help with a device or app I don’t know)
• some discussion on GPS vs map and compass and general navigation will be included
• this is more of a general overview to help with using new technology while hiking or snowshoeing
• informal and social in nature, by design
• some work is required to prepare for this kind of workshop so it will only be a “go” if there are enough people registered

Zoom:

Near the date a Zoom link will be emailed to you:

• you can download the Zoom app on your phone, tablet, laptop, or PC in advance
• a link will be sent to registered participants by email
• click the link for the event at the prescribed time
• you will need to have a microphone and camera
• when you login in you can unmute your microphone and enable your video
• there are lots of help videos online if you need to know more
• How to join a Zoom Meeting

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Doug Smith

Retired now, I get into the outdoors most days to hike, paddle, camp, snowshoe, run, walk, or explore. More information can be found at: KamloopsTrails.net.

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