Adventure Gps Mastery: Build, Load & Use Gpx Like A Legend
Published 7/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 1h 11m | Size: 1.33 GB
Covers GPS fundamentals, GPX files, offline maps, routing, devices, and real-world adventure navigation.
What you'll learn
Understand how GPS and GPX files work and how to use them in real-world navigation.
Confidently plan routes with waypoints, tracks, and routes tailored to your adventures.
Choose the right navigation method for hiking, riding, boating, or overlanding trips.
Read contour lines, spot terrain challenges, and build practical escape plans.
Share, manage, and clean up navigation files for repeat trips or future adventures.
Requirements
No experience required-perfect for beginners who want to get started with GPS navigation.
A GPS-enabled device or app like Gaia, Garmin, or OSMAnd is useful for practice.
Familiarity with basic computer or phone use helps for loading and editing GPX files.
A sense of adventure and a desire to explore without getting hopelessly lost.
Description
Getting lost might be part of the fun, but not when you're hours from anywhere with no fuel, food, or signal. This course teaches you how to master GPS navigation for all types of adventures, from adventure motorcycling to hiking and beyond. Whether you're using a phone, a Garmin XT2, or even just your watch, you'll learn to plan, build, load and follow maps that work in the real world.We'll start with the basics: how GPS works and what those mysterious satellites are doing overhead. You'll learn the structure of a GPX file and how it works across different navigation tools. From there, we'll dive into various navigation methods (straight-line, track following, dynamic routing), help you understand map features like contour lines and gradients, and teach you how to plan for the unexpected with escape routes and decision points.The best part? You'll get to build your own GPX files and practice using them before your next big trip. Plus, you'll get tips on file cleaning, converting, device syncing, and even turning your GPX track into a visual story for your videos.Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to refine your navigation game, this course gives you the skills to explore with confidence - and maybe even help a few friends along the way.
Who this course is for
Adventure motorcyclists, hikers, and overlanders wanting to navigate smarter.
Anyone overwhelmed by GPS tools and unsure where to start.
Riders or travellers looking to plan, test, and track routes more confidently.
Outdoor explorers who want to avoid wrong turns, locked gates, and river surprises.
Weekend warriors and trip leaders looking to safely plan and share trips.
Adventure Gps Mastery: Build, Load & Use Gpx Like A Legend
