Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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0:00 Intro
0:54 When to use Guthook
1:33 Overview - the three methods
2:43 Method 1 - download & import a track from the web
6:27 Method 2 - create a route that snaps to a Gaia trail
12:37 Method 3 - digitize a route from a paper map
15:05 Add waypoints for campsites, water sources, parking, etc.
17:02 Download the map for your route to your smartphone
19:40 Begin your hike - what to do at the trailhead
20:30 “Finish” the track when your hike is complete
21:03 Always bring paper map as backup
21:31 Outro

Leading a backpacking trip or hiking solo? In this video, I show you how to prepare for route finding using GaiaGPS.

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