eLearning (course): Alpine Scrambling Course
Introduction to GPS Systems - Online Classroom
Learn to effectively use GPS systems for off-trail navigation.
Contacts
John Gilbert
Primary Leader
- Tue, Mar 3, 2026 — Fri, Mar 27, 2026
- Foothills Scrambling Committee
- Scrambling
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Easy
- 16 (16 capacity)
- Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:53 AM
- Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Here you will learn to use the key features common to all GPS systems as well as the details for either Gaia-GPS and/or CalTopo. At the course field trips, you can practice using the GPS app(s) in realistic settings.
This is a self-study activity done at your own speed. The leader will provide more details at the start of the activity and will be your contact for questions and submission of the assignment”.
Leader will send details by email.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Android or iPhone with either or both Gaia-GPS or CalTopo installed.
A paid subscription is not required for either one, but you should at least setup a “free account” so that data you save persists between uses.
Trip Reports