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ference we are pleased to announce this alliance with satmap and are eager to see outdoor enthusiasts and professionals begin using the active 10 trek to guide them on their adventures satmap s sterling reputation and the critical acclaim that their active 10 has garnered in europe made the decision to partner as they expand into the u s market an easy one richard calthrop owen managing director of satmap systems commented we are really excited about launching into the u s especially with such a globally respected brand as national geographic this alliance is good news for everyone who spends time in the great outdoors and this is a major product first t he active 10 trek combined with the superb national geographic map data gives users the freedom to focus on the enjoyment of their sport rather than worrying about location accurate navigation is an essential part of enjoying the outdoors and this quality of map detail will help users to keep on track and stay safe fourteen topo usgs based sd map cards will be available at launch covering many popular outdoor recreation states including arizona california colorado idaho the mid atlantic region montana nevada new england new mexico north and south carolina oregon utah washington and wyoming sd map cards for the remaining states and regions will be released in the first quarter of 2011 three additional trails illustrated sd map cards also will be part of the initial offering covering california s sierra nevada the southern appalachians and america s greatest national parks new trails illustrated map cards featuring some of the most important recreational areas in the country will be available in the coming months in addition to recreation users satmap systems ltd supplies gps handsets to search and rescue teams police military and other professionals in europe giving the company a unique insight into and understanding of the needs of outdoor users central to this is the need to see the best quality mapping possible on a large screen in a handheld device that is rugged and user friendly the active 10 trek the active 10 trek comes pre loaded with world and usa base maps customers can then buy the national geographic sd map cards that slot into the gps making map reading fast and easy the map is displayed on a large 3 5 screen in full color suitable for day and night use including a red backlight option to help protect night vision the active 10 trek is priced at 369 99 and the national geographic sd map cards cost 99 99 each customers also can purchase topographical mapping for most countries in western europe making the gps useful for home and when travelling abroad there is a range of high quality accessories such as bike mount vehicle mount and a deluxe carry case which retail from 14 99 the active 10 trek and national geographic sd map cards will be sold online at www shopng com www satmap com www topo com and www amazon com and will be available at premier outdoor retailers nationwide in the upcoming months posted by attagirl 0 comments filed under gps mapping mapping software national geographic national geographic maps outdoor recreation satmap sphere it november 15 2010 students across the country to dive into freshwater washington nov 10 2010 with one of every six people on earth lacking access to safe drinking water freshwater is one of the defining issues of the 21st century although water is essential for life less than 1 percent of water on our planet is available for drinking freshwater is the theme of geography awareness week 2010 nov 14 20 supported by national geographic and other partner organizations and sponsored by ch2m hill an international engineering consulting firm founded as a water firm in the 1940s ch2m hill has been working for decades to help people around the world find the right solutions to their water challenges geography awareness week is an annual celebration enacted by congress in 1987 that encourages families and schools to engage in fun educational experiences that draw attention to geo literacy and the importance of geography education during geography awareness week 2010 national geographic invites students teachers and parents to learn more about freshwater and how it connects to geography freshwater is one of the most critical issues of the 21st century said terry garcia national geographic s executive vice president of mission programs national geographic is committed to increasing awareness about this vital natural resource through our freshwater initiative our geography awareness week website http www geographyawarenessweek org gives students and teachers the necessary tools to understand the complexity of the global freshwater crisis and its extraordinary role in shaping the geography of our world during geography awareness week grassroots organizers around the country will host events workshops and contests at local schools and community centers engineers from ch2m hill will visit classrooms in many states to share hands on freshwater activities with students and discuss connections between geography and real world engineering projects our world needs sustainable water management solutions that support society and nature says bob bailey president of ch2m hill s water business group the decisions we make today about water will affect generations to come we are proud to partner with national geographic a leader in scientific and cultural research and education to help bring public awareness to this vital issue our firm is committed to sustainability to protecting and preserving our planet s natural resources and to inspiring and educating a future workforce that will help solve the environmental and engineering challenges of tomorrow in celebration of geography awareness week zinio the digital magazine and book distributor will offer free access to and a free download of the digital edition of the april 2010 issue of national geographic magazine water our thirsty world during november this single topic special issue highlights the challenges facing our most essential natural resource the digital edition presents complete content from the print edition plus extra photo galleries rollover graphics that animate features like maps and timelines video profiles of photographers who contributed to the issue and other interactive features the geography awareness week website offers access to activities lessons and games about freshwater the site features contributions from national geographic and partner organizations such as esri 4 h newspapers in education zinio and geoeye visitors can use a water footprint calculator to determine how much water their family uses from watering the lawn to the hidden water in household items like blue jeans and find ways their family can conserve teachers can access a wealth of lesson plans about freshwater including featured activities for use with new national geographic mapmaker kits educators and parents alike will find valuable lists of recommended books and films as well as crossword puzzles and other family friendly games the website also features opportunities to join nearly 100 000 geography supporters in promoting the cause of freshwater resources are provided on how to host a local geography awareness week event including a guide to hosting a 3 7 mile walk for water or a freshwater trivia night a link to the new global action atlas offers connections to people and organizations involved in innovative water projects around the world site visitors also can read and contribute to a geography awareness week blog a thon which is updated multiple times daily with commentary and multimedia the blog a thon also features a what s that water quiz challenging visitors to identify freshwater bodies in satellite imagery provided by geoeye for chances to win prizes the national geographic society is one of the world s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations founded in 1888 to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge the society works to inspire people to care about the planet it reaches more than 375 million people worldwide each month through its official journal national geographic and other magazines national geographic channel television documentaries music radio films books dvds maps exhibitions live events school publishing programs interactive media and merchandise national geographic has funded more than 9 400 scientific research conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy for more information visit http www nationalgeographic com headquartered in denver colo employee owned ch2m hill is a global leader in consulting design design build operations and program management for government civil industrial and energy clients with 6 3 billion in revenue and 23 500 employees ch2m hill is an industry leading program management construction management and design firm as ranked by engineering news record 2010 the firm s work is concentrated in the areas of water transportation environmental energy and power and facilities and infrastructure the firm has long been recognized as a most admired company and leading employer visit http www ch2mhill com for more information and resources for geography awareness week visit http www geographyawarenessweek org posted by ankylosaur 0 comments sphere it november 8 2010 grand gulch plateau david whitford san juan college oler student recently we took a trip to grand gulch canyon in utah the backpacking trip was a part of a wilderness pursuits class being offered by san juan college the class is an introductory level course with a focus on developing skills related to planning organizing and executing a backcountry outing some of the topics covered in the class included trip planning and organization low impact camping and permitting menu planning and introductory route finding and navigation for the navigation piece of the course we were lucky enough to have the trails illustrated map of the grand gulch plateau there were so many things about the map that came in handy but the one that stood out to me was that so many of the ruins and springs were well marked not only were they marked but the mileage from our starting point to each spring and ruin was given also as i have discovered hiking in the utah canyons requires a good amount of preparation you can t prepare too much when it comes to knowing where water sources are in a place where water is scarce wilderness pursuits students enjoying jailhouse ruin posted by ankylosaur 0 comments sphere it october 12 2010 san juan college leave no trace training last weekend my class and i headed to the black canyon of the gunnison national park for a leave no trace trainer course the training was a part of a wilderness ethics class being offered by san juan college we were all super pumped to be headed to a beautiful place like the black canyon for a class if you have ever been on a leave no trace trainer course then you will know that the first topic talked about is plan ahead and prepare our instructor mentioned that it might be the most important principle as it will set you up for success for your next outdoor adventure included in the discussion were the hiking backpacking 10 essentials in which a map is one of those ten as a self proclaimed map geek i was pretty excited to see our instructor pull out the trails illustrated black canyon of the gunnison national park and curecanti nra map the map was a vital resource for planning our hikes for the weekend by studying the contour lines and trail distances on the map we were able to determine which trails were the most suited to our group s physical abilities and the class educational purposes the map provided basic details like restroom locations but was also detailed enough to show us what areas of the park required a backcountry permit the map made several appearances during our hikes and quite a few more back at camp while students planned a return trip later this fall david whitford student san juan college posted by ankylosaur 0 comments sphere it september 22 2010 great write up by the oregonian on our new washington cascades trail maps five new national geographic maps complete coverage of washington cascades published tuesday september 07 2010 3 15 am terry richard the oregonian washington s cacades are covered with the release of five new maps this summer by national geographic the rugged mountains of washington are covered from the british columbia border to oregon the maps are sold under the trails illustrated brand new titles this year area mount st helens mount adams goat rocks norse peak william o douglas wilderness areas alpine lakes wilderness glacier peak wilderness and mount baker boulder river wilderness areas they go along with several other titles already in print to complete the coverage north cascades national park mount rainier national park and columbia river gorge national scenic area the full color maps are printed on hefty water proof tear resistant paper national geographic is one of the best mapmakers in the business so the maps meet the highest standards the maps are topographical but they cover such a large area that the contour interval is 50 feet this is a little too big for serious off trail mountain navigation but national geographic also sells state map series on cd roms under the topo brand with 20 foot contour intervals the new printed maps maps are excellent for hiking and driving they show most of the trails and most of the roadside amenities in easy to read formats your map files may already contain u s forest service maps of the areas but these maps often go 15 years or more between updates the new nat geo maps are the best new maps at this time for the areas they cover look for them at stores that sell maps though getting this many new titles in any particular store may be difficult one place that does have them all is the nature of the northwest in portland at 800 n e oregon st suite 965 phone number is 971 673 2331 you can also order them from national geographic cover price is 11 95 for more information visit trails illustrated washington maps terry richard posted by ankylosaur 0 comments sphere it september 8 2010 adventure planning with globe trekker justin lichter with summer starting to wind down the mosquitoes and black flies are fading winter will come soon it is a great time of year to get outside and also start dreaming of trips that you want to do for next summer i mentioned in a previous blog post how i go about looking into the routes that i am going to embark on so naturally i want to transition to how you all can set out on a long hike here would be a few pointers that i would recommend 1 plan plan plan you haven t planned enough if you haven t thought about a lot of things for your trip the route is one thing and the most obvious however you should also be looking into how frequent and reliable the water sources are how often you ...
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