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New or veteran leaders should review the information in the Info for Trip Leaders section of our website. You’ll find that here: Info for Trip Leaders – Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Island Section
Start with the “Ideas for Trips” topic. Why not make it a personal checklist and accumulate experience?
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I use GaiaGPS on my iPhone to create tracks when I’m out. With an annual subscription ($60USD), I’m able to download/upload and sync GPS tracks. Their web interface is great for creating routes that you can follow when you’re out so you don’t get lost.
Visit GaiaGPS at https://www.gaiagps.com/
What GPS do you use?
Here’s my favourite list of the 10 Essentials you should have with you on a hike.
I like CalTopo as well. I find it simpler. A key feature in both of these is the ability to download layers for offline use. Nothing worse than getting up the logging road to realize you need cell service to download the maps.
Great suggestion, Neil! Thanks for jumping in. The same is true for Gaia. Download (and even test) before you head out!