What
Part 1 of a Workshop series. How to plan an exploration of a new place.
- How to look for new potentially lesser known hiking spots.
- Basics of "What is a GPX file" and how can it help us explore new locations safely.
- You will learn how to use digital tools to mark potential trails and waypoints to aid exploration in the field.
- A mix of tools used to create a GPX file.
- Google Maps
- Map Maker
- GaiaGPS
- Google Earth Pro
- GPX Studio
- Importing and exporting geodata between apps. Interop between GPX and KML.
- Joining and editing GPX files with ease.
Part 2 is a workshop in the field, where we explore one of the trails as decided in the above exploration planning. Sign up for it here separately.
Eligibility
- You could be from any part of the world with access to a computer and internet. And you will learn how to safely start exploring wild spots on your own.
Time and Schedule
8:30 pm, Thursday, 27 March 2025
Inclusions
- Instruction and digital slides on how to use the digital mapping tools used for exploration planning
Checklist
- A computer with a working internet connection and a web browser.
- Google Meet for the screenshare video call.
- Google Earth Pro locally installed on your computer (optional)