The instructions in these articles cover the basics of how to use onX Backcountry to plan your trip and find your way in the field.
Interactive Maps - Tap almost any feature on your map to learn more about it.
Discover - Find Featured Trails and trails within 100 miles of the center of your map. Featured Trails include pictures, technical ratings, descriptions, and more.
Offline Maps - Navigate with or without cell coverage. Offline Maps saved to your device turn your phone into a hand-held GPS that you can use to orient yourself deep in the backcountry.
Markups - Mark and share important locations. Markups such as Waypoints and Tracks let you see locations you marked while scouting, places you’ve been, and the path you took to get there.
Basemaps and Map Layers - Explore terrain and vegetation. Basemaps show aerial imagery and topography.
3D and 2D mode - switch between a 2D or 3D map view to study the terrain and find the best route.
Learn these fundamentals and you'll be ready to ski or hike smarter.
Next article: Discover nearby trails.