Re: GPS Units
I've found the Garmin supplied Mapsource to be excellent for planning routes with the free topo software that can be loaded to both it and your Garmin...
Bob Marley 2012-03-07 09:00:26 #68499
Re: GPS Units
Thanks - that's what I figured (I used the term "data base" rather than "datum", but I get the idea). Because the topography in the Canyon is so complex, I...
arnierichards 2012-03-07 08:47:59 #68498
Re: GPS Units
If you were consistently finding that the coords you saw on the GPS were a couple hundred yards or so off from where you actually found stuff, there's a good...
mojave_ben 2012-03-07 07:48:55 #68497
Re: GPS Units
Hi Josh
I've gone through a number of GPSs but have settled on a Garmin HCX Vista, and I've been very happy with it. I always carry replacement batteries for...
Laurence R 2012-03-07 07:25:42 #68496
Re: GPS Units
I believe the 'X' stands for the better antenna.
I have a GPSMAP 60 CSx and it works very well. The X model has given me
readings when I am in wet tree...
Ken 2012-03-07 07:10:11 #68495
Re: Horseshoe Mesa loop direction
The point Shannon mentions is directly above the foot of Sockdolager Rapid where John Hance allegedly took his paying tourists to gaze at the river. If you...
oriska1964 2012-03-07 05:27:17 #68494
Re: GPS Units
I have a Garmin eTrex, although not sure which model number. It has a color screen and displays a map showing cities and roads, so it is useful when on an...
marktrumpet1975 2012-03-07 05:20:17 #68493
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