Hiking Gear & Outdoor Technology

My Go-To Map Layers in Gaia GPS (For Hiking)

In this video I'll walk through the diffeent map layers that I find useful when planning nad going on a hike using Gaia GPS. I'll show you which specific maps make sense and why, and also show you how I check for rain, snow, wildfires, cell reception, and overgrown trails.

In this Guide:
  • My Go-To Base Map Layers
  • Planning Layers for Hikes
  • Tracking Wildfires With Map Layers
  • Checking Snow and Avalanche Conditions

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This Guide Was Written by Cris Hazzard

Cris Hazzard 4 Mile Trail Yosemite
Hi, I'm Cris Hazzard, aka Hiking Guy, a professional outdoors guide, hiking expert, and author based in Southern California. I created this website to share all the great hikes I do with everyone else out there. This site is different because it gives detailed directions that even the beginning hiker can follow. I also share what hiking gear works and doesn't so you don't waste money. I don't do sponsored or promoted content; I share only the gear recommendations, hikes, and tips that I would with my family and friends. If you like the website and YouTube channel, please support these free guides (I couldn't do it without folks like you!).

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