All,
It was inevitable, I suppose. It appears the formatting that once allowed users to select a waypoint or route section when viewed in Google Maps is no longer fully supported. That is unfortunate and I'm not sure when I will have this corrected. It's actually been an issue for some time. In the meantime, I encourage users to download the .kmz files and view them (correctly) in Google Earth.
David
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
The Georgia Overland Route Update
Great news Georgia Overlanders,
I have begun the final route cleanup and conversion process. Stay tuned for the release of a GPS-friendly .gpx file. Soon you will be able to easily load the Georgia Overland route into your favorite GPS device and start your exploration of the North Georgia Traverse.
Cheers,
David
I have begun the final route cleanup and conversion process. Stay tuned for the release of a GPS-friendly .gpx file. Soon you will be able to easily load the Georgia Overland route into your favorite GPS device and start your exploration of the North Georgia Traverse.
Cheers,
David
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Hiatus from Georgia Overland
Hello All,
As you can clearly see, I had to take a break from the Georgia Overland project. This year has proven challenging with an overwhelming number of important family issues to contend with. The plan was to be finished with the final route by now...and that simply is not going to happen until late summer or early fall.
Come back soon and, hopefully, I will have a great route to share with you!
-David
As you can clearly see, I had to take a break from the Georgia Overland project. This year has proven challenging with an overwhelming number of important family issues to contend with. The plan was to be finished with the final route by now...and that simply is not going to happen until late summer or early fall.
Come back soon and, hopefully, I will have a great route to share with you!
-David
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour on Monday, March 18 @ 7:00 pm
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to the Ferst Center at GaTech on Monday. Come on out and watch some amazing films!
Ferst Center Info
Banff Mountain World Tour Info
Ferst Center Info
Banff Mountain World Tour Info
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Georgia Overland and GPS Courses
The Route
I've been quite busy with a lot of non-Georgia Overland, non-offroad activities with the family. I apologize to all my readers for not getting the data wrapped up and publishing the final route. I still have much to do...but it WILL get done. Once I make a final, complete pass of the route I can provide all of the exact route distances. Until then, please enjoy the .kmz files available for download on the Maps and Downloads page.
GPS Usage
I receive many emails from readers regarding route and device suggestions. I wanted to pass along a few course offerings at the Buford REI (other locations have similar offerings) that may be useful.
If you enjoy using your GPS device while traveling the backroads of Georgia, but are not completely comfortable with it, you may want to give the GPS Navigation Basics class a try. And if you happen to be one of the many Garmin device owners, you may want to check out the GPS & Computer Class: Utilizing Garmin's Mapping Software.
The complete Buford REI class and event calendar is found here.
I should also add that I strongly encourage everyone to take a map and compass navigation course just to have a basic understanding of how to use a map (you do carry a map with you, don't you?) and compass (pack one of those, too). While a GPS is extremely useful, they are not foolproof and still rely on batteries and/or external power.
Take care,
David
I've been quite busy with a lot of non-Georgia Overland, non-offroad activities with the family. I apologize to all my readers for not getting the data wrapped up and publishing the final route. I still have much to do...but it WILL get done. Once I make a final, complete pass of the route I can provide all of the exact route distances. Until then, please enjoy the .kmz files available for download on the Maps and Downloads page.
GPS Usage
I receive many emails from readers regarding route and device suggestions. I wanted to pass along a few course offerings at the Buford REI (other locations have similar offerings) that may be useful.
If you enjoy using your GPS device while traveling the backroads of Georgia, but are not completely comfortable with it, you may want to give the GPS Navigation Basics class a try. And if you happen to be one of the many Garmin device owners, you may want to check out the GPS & Computer Class: Utilizing Garmin's Mapping Software.
The complete Buford REI class and event calendar is found here.
I should also add that I strongly encourage everyone to take a map and compass navigation course just to have a basic understanding of how to use a map (you do carry a map with you, don't you?) and compass (pack one of those, too). While a GPS is extremely useful, they are not foolproof and still rely on batteries and/or external power.
Take care,
David