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RidgeSync Planning Tutorials

Step-by-step walkthroughs of the RidgeSync planner: draw routes, split days, place camps, plan food, and share trips.

tutorialsHow to Map Water Sources for BackpackingMap water sources for backpacking: place markers, see mileage order along your route, and plan carries with real distances.Read more tutorialsHow to Check Weather for a Backpacking TripCheck weather for a backpacking trip: set your start date, then read per-day forecasts, rain timing, and camp temperatures.Read more tutorialsHow to Draw a Hiking Route on a MapDraw a hiking route on a map: trail-snapped waypoints, a live distance HUD, drag-to-reshape edits, undo, and out-and-back.Read more tutorialsHow to Find Photo Spots Along a Hiking TrailUse RidgeSync's Find photo stops tool to surface scenic spots along any drawn hiking route from geotagged Wikimedia photos.Read more tutorialsHow to Import an AI Backpacking Itinerary Into RidgeSyncDraft an AI backpacking itinerary with ChatGPT or Claude, then import it into RidgeSync as real days, camps, and markers.Read more tutorialsHow to Plan Backpacking Days and CampsPlan backpacking days and camps: place campsites, add day cards, and check per-day distance, gain, and time before you hike.Read more tutorialsHow to Plan a Backpacking Route Online, Start to FinishPlan a backpacking route online in RidgeSync: draw trail-snapped days, place camps and water, check weather, and share.Read more tutorialsHow to Plan Backpacking MealsPlan backpacking meals with the Food Dashboard: build a pantry, assign meals to stops, and track calories and weight.Read more tutorialsHow to Print a Backpacking Itinerary as a Paper BackupPrint a backpacking itinerary from RidgeSync as a paper backup: expand the fullscreen view and save or print as PDF.Read more tutorialsHow to Read an Elevation ProfileHow to read an elevation profile: interpret gain, loss, steepness, and scrub RidgeSync's interactive chart for exact numbers.Read more tutorialsHow to Share a Backpacking Trip PlanShare a backpacking trip plan: pick a card design, copy the link, pause it any time, and let others save their own copy.Read more tutorialsHow to Use a Backpacking Packing Checklist AppBuild a backpacking packing checklist app in RidgeSync: add gear from the Catalog, then track it with a live progress ring.Read more tutorialsHow to Use a 3D Terrain Map for Hiking Route PlanningSwitch RidgeSync's map layers, including a 3D terrain map for hiking, to read the ground before you commit to a route.Read more