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by: The Backpacker Editors

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i have started making (big) wall maps for hiking areas, and parts of the south that are highly traveled. i sell them pretty cheap for the quality and size of the final print. they look even better in print, and mounted/framed.
see my website: www.hubbardmapworks.com
i can also custom make maps for other parts of the country/world...so write me if you are interested in something different from the store brand maps. (contact form in site)
thanks,
s hubbard
Posted: Jan 13, 2010 s hubbard

Whatever became of the CDT GPS waypoint project? Will the waypoints ever get "published"? I plan on hiking the CDT in 2010 and waypoints would come in handy.
Posted: Nov 24, 2009 DiscoDan

Need topo maps? Go to topoquest.com and cynicsoftware.com. You can download topo maps straight to an iphone using a topos2go (a free app) but it's not necessary to have a phone. the websites have a pretty good selection of NPs and Forest land. PLUS... they are free.
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 Vic

I can't find any links to the maps and hike descriptions, whazup???????
Posted: Oct 30, 2009 mtnsounds

When will the maps be available on line for the National Parks Hall of Fame hikes described in the November 2009 issue?
Posted: Oct 17, 2009 OlBlue

I am with Alvena. I like topo maps too. No GPS! Please let us know how to download. Thanks
Posted: Oct 17, 2009 Ron

Your "Editor's Note" (Nov 2009) was a real winner. I am jealous of other people who live in places other than a flat plain as I do. One queston about Google Earth. When I zoom in at a certain point all becomes out of focus and blured. I can't seem to rectify this situation.
Posted: Oct 08, 2009 Andydog

I don't have a GPS and don't plan on getting one - I still like using a Topo map. How can I access topo maps of potential hiking/backpacking areas without GPS coordinates??
Posted: Sep 30, 2009 Alvena

your hikes in the September print edition are not loaded on your website. Get your act together, jeez luweez!
Posted: Sep 08, 2009 sosjohn

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