THE OFFROUTE BLOG

Backpacker Magazine Recommends GPXchange/Offroute for Custom Map Prints

We're very pleased to have Backpacker Magazine recommend us as the source for deluxe map prints. The powerful combination of our custom map print-on-demand service, paired with the power of GPXchange.com, allows anyone to quickly create a custom topographic or aerial photo map that uses overlay trails and waypoints that they create themselves. Now you can own a map that contains the exact same trail and waypoint data that displays on your handheld GPS device. Look at this tutorial to understand exactly how powerful this can be. It takes you through the steps to produce this custom map print along with a corresponding GPX file that can be uploaded to your handheld GPS for the ultimate backcountry navigation experience.

Featured File at GPXchange.com

GPXchange.com is a great resource for posting, storing and sharing location information. Every now and then we spot a new file that catches our eye. In this case, it's a file highlighting what looks to be a great dual-sport motorcycle trip in a file titled Fossil Creek and Mogollon Rim. The images of this route are beautiful and the interactive map clearly depicts how anyone interested in this trip could find their way. GPS waypoints and tracks are also available for download. Our thanks to Craig Chaddock for posting this and many of his other adventure rides around the Western USA.