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Re:Google Maps updates 'dangerous' Ben Nevis route by rich_sasha on Sunday July 18, 2021 @03:27AM (#27871314)
Good to know. I’ll strike off USA from my list of developed countries that maintain high-quality maps of their own territory.

Checking a proper topo map on an electronic device is just as good (+/- all the usual batter and water considerations), it’s a world of difference to Google Maps, or even OSM - which is often surprisingly good, but doesn’t hold a candle to a proper topo map, and probably isn’t trying to.

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Re:Google Maps updates 'dangerous' Ben Nevis route by bmarkovic on Sunday July 18, 2021 @08:49AM (#27872496)
Open Cycling Maps combines OSM data with open source topo data and works really well. The gold standard for digital hiker is a gpx track made by experienced mountaineer, on top of OCM.

Between that, satellite imagery and offline capabilities of a modern phone and a hiking app that supports these formats you're all set.

The reason that you should have a topo map and compass, and know how to use them is that your battery cannot be expected to serve you throughout a multi-day hiking/camping trip.

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