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Digital Mapping, Trip Planning, and Leave No Trace Lecture

Lecture: Basic Climbing Course

Digital Mapping, Trip Planning, and Leave No Trace Lecture - American Alpine Institute

Become comfortable navigating digital map interfaces and learn about the ethics of Leave No Trace

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Minda Paul
Minda Paul
Primary Leader
  • Challenging
  • FULL (24 capacity)
  • Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 3:47 PM
  • Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Objectives:

  • Understand the different coordinate systems
  • Learn how to measure and plot bearings
  • Understand the basics of altimeters
  • Become familiar with both CalTopo's web and mobile apps
  • Learn how to create new maps on CalTopo
  • Learn how to utilize trip plan offline
  • Discuss key tips for off trail travel

AAI @ 7

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American Alpine Institute

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Required Equipment:

  • Cell Phone with CalTopo or Gaia

Optional Equipment: 

  • Laptop
  • Compass
  • Altimeter
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