Release your inner nerd! (Back by Popular Demand!)

This repeat/second offering is for individuals using a dedicated GPS Device such as Garmin GPS Units and will utilize backcountrybc.ca as a teaching platform (**No Android or Smartphones in this session**)

This semi-casual two hour workshop will focus on five main topics.  It will be taught by Chris Ludwig (BCMC Webmaster and Website Designer of backcountrybc.ca) Cost: $20 Using Paypal Button.  Participants will be confirmed after payment.

Topic 1 - How to use your handheld GPS Device and understanding GPS Technology
Topic 2 - Learning how to use the key features on backcountrybc.ca
Topic 3 - GPS Data Transfer to and from a GPS Device and backcountrybc.ca
Topic 4 - Working with and editing GPX files
Topic 5 - Rendering GPX files in Google Earth and OSM (Open Street Maps)

Required Equipment:

A Handheld GPS Device
A Laptop Computer
A Means of transferring data from your GPS Device to your Laptop Computer (USB Cable, etc.)

The $20 dollar course fee will be used for the $20 loft rental fee, handouts and snacks with the remainder donated to the club.

Wi-Fi will be available on site for all participants.

Recommended Reading and Practice before signing up:

1) Create an Account on Backcountrybc.ca (free) https://www.backcountrybc.ca

2) Practice using the backcountrybc.ca GPX Editing and Mapping tools (see below) 

a) https://backcountrybc.ca/maps-and-media/gps-and-mapping-tools/gpx-editor-uk

b) https://backcountrybc.ca/maps-and-media/gps-and-mapping-tools/wtracks-gpx-editor

Bonus Power GPX Editor:

c) CalTopo:  https://backcountrybc.ca/maps-and-media/gps-and-mapping-tools/caltopo-gpx-edit-and-render-tool

If the course is full and you are still interested, I encourage you to sign up on the waiting list.  This will give me an indication as to whether or not I should run a repeat of the workshop.

Those interested in working in Google Earth should install Google Earth in their laptop prior to the course.

**Note the price increase to $20.00 for this offering**.  As REI charges $50.00 USD for their 2 hour GPS workshop, the cost of the BCMC GPS workshop is bargain.