Handheld GPS 101: Routes vs. Tracks

This is the fourth in a series of posts designed to help introduce beginners to the use of handheld GPS receivers. I’ve covered both routes and tracks in this series, so now it’s time to do a direct comparison. Here are some key differences: Routes are about where you are planning to go; tracks are [...]

Handheld GPS 101: Tracks

This is the third in a series of posts designed to help introduce beginners to the use of handheld GPS receivers. Tracks are a record of where you’ve been. People often use the term “breadcrumb trail,” a la Hansel and Gretel, to describe tracks. Your GPS receiver creates this record as you go along, allowing [...]