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NUATV GPS Links
GPS links
This page has links to EXTERNAL sites where you can download Garmin Basecamp (free) and other GPS resources like tracks that are in the public domain.
Free trip planning software
Garmin Basecamp software download - for use with Garmin
GPs units and can be used as a standalone program
to view GPS tracks
Basecamp Basic help
Basecamp Basics - A primer on how to get started with Basecamp
Creating Tracks in Basecamp - How to assemble track files to make your own custom track.
Routable trails explained - A short 2 minute video showing the difference between routable and non-routable trails on Basecamp
Send a GPS track file to Basecamp - How to send files to Basecamp (1 min 42 sec video)
Setup and follow a track and save a track on the GPS Montana - PDF
Send a saved track from a Garmin GPS to a computer - 2 min 34 sec video showing how to transfer your track in the GPS to a computer
Send maps to a Garmin GPS from your computer - How to download maps on your computer to your GPS
Other GPS Helps
Making a track using Google Earth - This is a YouTube video uploaded by our own Scott Boerstra. It shows step by step how to create a GPS track using Google Earth
Garmin Explore - This is a free app that can be used on a computer or a smart device or both together. You must create an account with Garmin and then your tracks are shared with all your devices. You can import tracks from any GPX file, such as the ones we have here on our website. Then follow the track on your phone.
Garmin Explore Computer Link
Garmin Explore Apple Store Link
Garmin Explore Google Play Link
Avenza Maps - Avenza maps is a free app where you can download geo-referenced maps, many of them free such as US Forest Service motor vehicle use maps. Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Gala Maps - Gala maps is a free app where you can download geo-referenced maps, many of them free such as US Forest Service motor vehicle use maps. Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Polaris Ride Command - Ride Command is a built in GPS available in many Polaris machines. There is also a free app where you can use freestanding to create tracks and download tracks. If you have cell service you can track your riding group. Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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