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<p>By Josh Hydeman</p> <p>Josh Hydeman is a photographer, cave explorer, world traveler, amazing storyteller, and ambassador for Garmin. Josh has a passion for exploring the unknown and loves to share his stories to the world. Here is Josh, in his own words, describing his latest journey to the Volcanic Lands of the Jordan Valley, where he used Garmin <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/two-way-radios/cOnTheTrail-cTwowayRadio-p1.html">Rinos</a> to help navigate and communicate along the way.</p> <p>Jordan Valley is one of the most remote places in Oregon, and is home to the youngest lava flow in the state. This area sees very few visitors. The roads are rough and unsigned. The lava field has no trails or vegetation and looks like asphalt. The surface is an obstacle course filled with volcanic craters and pits. For years I dreamed of visiting this unique landform, and just recently I had the opportunity to explore it.</p> <p><img class=" wp-image-25300 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image001-300x220.jpg" alt="image001" width="469" height="344" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image001-300x220.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image001-1024x750.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px" /></p> <p>As we drove closer to Jordan Valley we got out of cellular range. We had stored some GPS waypoints on a smartphone and a Garmin Rino. I am so glad we did not rely solely on the smartphone to get us to our destination. The smartphone was left on the dashboard of the car and it had heated up so much from the desert sun that it needed to be turned off and stowed away to cool off. This was not the case with the Rino; it was not affected by the heat and was operating just fine.</p> <div id="attachment_25301" style="width: 501px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-25301 " src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image003-300x200.jpg" alt="image003" width="491" height="327" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image003-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image003-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A view of the craters and lava flow from up on a hill where we camped.</p></div> <p>The sunset that night was beautiful. As you can see by the size of the lava flow that finding a cave in this terrain is not easy. Even though the lava looks relatively flat, it is not at all. To travel on this surface you need to high up and down hills and climb around on this boot-destroying flow. Everywhere you look you think there is a cave off in the distance. As you investigate further most of these leads are just depressions and sinkholes in the lava field.</p> <p>Having the Garmin Rino came in handy. We used the map on the Rino for a reference and marked leads we had already checked so that we did not have to go and check the same lead twice. Things get funny when everything looks the same. Once we did find a cave we added the GPS waypoints to our Rino. That way if we return to this area we can visit the cave again quickly without having to search as much. Returning back to our camp was easier since there are visible landforms; like the large crater in the foreground.</p> <p><img class=" wp-image-25302 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image005-300x200.jpg" alt="image005" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image005-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image005-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p> <p>As we were breaking down our camp, a rattlesnake came crawling past my friend Brianâs leg and hissed at him. He called out to me and pointed at the snake, âThere is a rattlesnake right there!â I immediately ran and grabbed my camera, followed the rattlesnake, and photographed it. It was very windy out, and I think the snake was just trying to find some shelter. As I snapped away at the snake, it slithered right under my tent. We broke down my tent with trekking poles as to keep our distance from the rattler. By the time the tent came down the snake had slithered away.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25303 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image007-300x200.jpg" alt="image007" width="515" height="343" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image007-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image007-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px" /></p> <p>Proper rigging was essential to our safety. If the rope did fail than we were going to be trapped in this pit. The pit is completely over-hung and unclimbable. Jordan Valley is such a remote place that it may take years for people to find our bodies.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25304 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image009-300x200.jpg" alt="image009" width="450" height="300" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image009-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image009-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></p> <p>Brian Thackeray rappels into one of the pit caves. Although the surface of the lava flow lacks vegetation and is surrounded by desert this cave is filled with ferns. It felt like dropping into a terrarium.</p> <p><img class=" wp-image-25305 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image011-300x200.jpg" alt="image011" width="474" height="316" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image011-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image011-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px" /></p> <p>Finding a frog like this in the middle of the desert is just mind-blowing. How long has this species existed in a cave like this? When we first found the cave a large owl flew out of the entrance. It startled me and I took five photographs of it flying away. Unfortunately none of photographs turned out; it was too quick for me and I was not prepared. I wonder if the owl was preying on these frogs or just looking for some shade in the desert heat.</p> <div id="attachment_25306" style="width: 488px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-25306 " src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image013-300x200.jpg" alt="image013" width="478" height="318" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image013-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image013-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A closer view of the ferns that grew on the base of the cave floor.</p></div> <div id="attachment_25307" style="width: 498px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-25307 " src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image015-300x200.jpg" alt="image015" width="488" height="325" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image015-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image015-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Communication is key on a trip like this. Instead of yelling down to Brian from the surface I could just talk to him on the Rino. This way I did not need to shout or stand on the edge of the pit.</p></div> <p>The rest of our time in Jordan Valley ended up being a lot more adventurous than we had anticipated. We drove on a very bad road on our way out to the highway. Some of this so-called road brought us through creeks and over huge rocks. I broke (two of the three) bolts that were keeping my right front wheel attached to my truck because of the all the impact. The steering wheel was completely crooked and we drove to a gas station to repair the vehicle. We were very lucky and the gas attendant had a few bolts that worked to replace the two we had broken during the drive out.â</p> <p>Join the adventure and follow Josh Hydeman <a href="http://www.joshhydeman.com/">here</a> as he creates amazing content from his journeys using Garmin products. Donât forget to share your exciting adventures with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/exploring-volcanic-lands-jordan-valley/">Exploring the Volcanic Lands of Jordan Valley</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=zpvVhHsvNlE:7X3WOsDw6uM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=zpvVhHsvNlE:7X3WOsDw6uM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

In conjunction with ICAST 2016, Garmin is pleased to announce Quickdraw Community, a free online user-generated platform where users can share and browse HD mapping content, and download the data free of charge to enhance and supplement existing Garmin mapping options. The Quickdraw Community builds on the success of the companyâs Quickdraw Contours software feature â a free, easy-to-use tool that lets mariners instantly create personalized HD maps with 1-foot contours on any body of water â allowing users to easily and quickly share and upload the best data available. Garmin customers have been collecting Quickdraw Contours mapping and depth data on their devices since the free software feature became available earlier this year, and now they have a way to easily share that data with others. Not only is Quickdraw (Contours and Community) free and easy to use, but thanks to Garmin Panoptix⢠all-seeing sonar technology, itâs the only map sharing platform to use multi-beam sonar recordings for high quality, accurate and complete HD contours. Creating Quickdraw Contours data is powerfully simple. Once itâs turned on, users will instantly see contours with labels generated right on the screen as the boat moves â unlike competitor products, thereâs no waiting around or sending the files in for remote processing, nor is there a fee to keep the data private or to share it with others. The results are instant and accurate, and can be viewed in real-time, or created in the background for use at a later time. For the most comprehensive coverage, Quickdraw Contours clearly shows where usable depth information has been collected and where gaps exist, so users can easily see what still needs to be collected. The collected data can be stored on any off-the-shelf SD or microSD card, as well as existing Garmin BlueChart g2, BlueChart g2 Vision and LakeVü HD Ultra cards. To upload, download or browse collected Quickdraw Contours data, users will need to create an account through Garmin Connect, a free online community already utilized by millions of Garmin customers who use the platform to share, track, and analyze data from other Garmin devices. Learn how to share your Quickdraw Contours maps in Quickdraw Community on Garmin Connect: Data can be uploaded through a âMarine Profileâ in Garmin Connect, and once uploaded, will typically be available on the web for download within 24 hours. With the intuitive map interface, users can easily locate and see the data shared by other users within the community overlaid on the applicable body of water. Available user-generated data can be easily downloaded from Garmin Connect to a microSD/SD card for use with a compatible Garmin chartplotter, and can be viewed simultaneously with a userâs personal Quickdraw Contours data on a chartplotter. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jason Christie talks about Quickdraw Contours: The Garmin Quickdraw Community on Garmin Connect is available now at garminconnect.com/quickdraw. Quickdraw Contours comes standard on all echoMAP® CHIRP products, and is available as a free software update for all other echoMAP and many GPSMAP® series products. It can be used with any depth transducer, including Garmin Panoptix, HD-IDTM, DownVü, and NMEA 2000 transducers. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine2016. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for videos, tips from pros and articles to help you become a better angler. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Announcement: Quickdraw Community appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Their journey is almost over, but their desire to travel is stronger than ever. The adventure-seeking twosome with desires to visit all 59 US National Parks is back with another trip update. With their year long mission almost over, the happy-go-lucky couple only has a few more parks to visit, but hereâs Cole describing their latest and maybe most exciting adventure to date, at the infamous Yellowstone National Park.</p> <p>“Yellowstone created an entirely new concept as the world’s first National Park created in 1872. The millions of annual visitors are evidence to the wisdom and popularity of protecting this one-of-a-kind place on Earth. Most come to see the legendary Old Faithful, but few realize the park is home to an astounding two thirds of the world’s geysers. The “super-volcano” under the park fuels the 10,000 total individual thermal features, which include all four types: geysers, hot springs, mud pots and steam vents.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25179 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-300x225.jpg" alt="2" width="588" height="441" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px" /></p> <p>The park takes up the entire northwestern corner of Wyoming and spills into Idaho and Montana. Its immensity may be the biggest challenge for visitors… it certainly was for us. We came into the park from the north. Unfortunately we couldn’t complete the renowned Grand Loop because one side of the road was closed. However we realized that despite having no cell service we could determine the directions and drive time from one area of the park to another with our <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod524703.html">Garmin Drive Assist.</a> Factor in plenty of spontaneous traffic jams for the buffalo, elk, pronghorn, black bear, grizzly and other wildlife we saw along the road and our driving I Yellowstone was always an exercise in patience. We had plenty of time to experiment capturing footage of wildlife out the window with our VIRB.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25180 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1-300x144.jpg" alt="1" width="590" height="283" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1-300x144.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1-1024x490.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1-1078x516.jpg 1078w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1-702x336.jpg 702w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></p> <p>Beyond scoping wildlife in northern Lamar Valley, we spent three of our five days in the park solely visiting the geothermal features. The Upper Geyser Basin alone (which includes Old Faithful) took us a full day to visit. But we loved running from geyser to geyser to catch their predicted eruptions. Riverside, Castle, Grand and Grotto geysers â each one was different. And of course, Old Faithful lived up to its name. It was right on schedule! By the end of the day we’d walked over 10 miles solely along the maze of boardwalks.</p> <p>The only downer was the constant overcast clouds washing out our pictures and then dumping rain and snow on us whenever it pleased. We still managed to explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone area with Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. The vibrant, fiery colors of the canyon walls and the steam pouring from vents on the sides were fascinating. It was also cool to hike right down to the edge of the falls and watch it plummet beneath your feet into an explosion of mist.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25181 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/3-300x225.jpg" alt="3" width="571" height="428" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/3-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px" /></p> <p>Plus, the snow that I mentioned earlier did make for some entrancing drives. We just stuck the <a href="http://virb.garmin.com/en-US/virb-xe">VIRB</a> out the window and got great footage of bison wandering the snow-frosted meadows as snow flew past us. I’ve always heard how awesome Yellowstone is in winter and I feel like we got a glimpse of it.</p> <p>After 5 full days we felt like we only got a glimpse of what Yellowstone itself has to offer. But it was a glimpse that reminded us exactly how incredibly unique and special the park is and made us understand why it definitely deserved the title of the world’s first National Park.”</p> <p>For more videos, posts, pictures and stories of the Switchback Kid’s adventures through all 59 National Parks, visit <a href="http://switchbackkids.com/">SwitchbackKids.com</a> or search Switchback Kids on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Donât forget to also share with us on social media using #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/switchback-kids-yellowstone-national-park/">Switchback Kids: Yellowstone National Park</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=EZH81YZAkD8:ptjohrqQuWQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=EZH81YZAkD8:ptjohrqQuWQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

Today Garmin announced the Oregon 700, 750 and 750t, an update to its popular series of touchscreen outdoor handhelds. Featuring high-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS support, the new Oregon 700 series has a redesigned GPS antenna for better reception and performance. All models feature a worldwide basemap with shaded relief, while the 750t adds preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps. The new 700 series boast the new Active Weather feature for up-to-date forecasts and animated weather radar, as well as Geocaching Live for wireless integration with Geocaching.com. All of the new Oregon 700 models include more connectivity features like smart notifications and automatic uploads, and will be compatible with the Garmin Connect IQ platform. The new Oregon 700 series features high-sensitivity GPS plus GLONASS support with a totally redesigned antenna for better reception and performance. All models come preloaded with a worldwide shaded relief basemap for easy navigation and a 1-year subscription to BirdsEye satellite imagery for real-life terrain views. The Oregon 750 and 750t have a built-in 8MP camera with flash capabilities for geotagged photos, and the Oregon 750t comes preloaded with TOPO US 100K maps. Additionally, all of the units have a built-in microSD card slot for more data storage and additional mapping like TOPO US 24K for detailed topography information or HuntView to see public and private land data while hunting. In addition to mapping, all of the new handhelds have a built-in ABC sensors: the altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term changes in air pressure, and the 3-axis electronic compass helps users keep their bearings, even when standing still. There is also an updated and simplified menu interface, which feature a variety of activity profiles such as hike, mountain bike, climb, hunt, geocache, fish and more. All of the new Oregon 700 handhelds include the new Active Weather feature for real-time forecast information with live weather radar so users can always be aware of both inclement weather and perfect conditions for their outdoor adventures. With a Wifi connection or through the Garmin Connect Mobile app on a compatible smartphone, all of the new Oregon handhelds will have wireless integration with Geocaching.com for Geocaching Live. Users will be able to wirelessly download cache descriptions, logs and hints, even if they’re out in the field. Once a geocache is logged as found, it will be automatically uploaded to the userâs Geocaching.com profile. Premium Geocaching.com members will also be able to sync their geocaching lists directly to their device. Users can even use the LiveTrack feature to broadcast their location to family and friends and let them know theyâll be the first to find a new geocache. In addition to Active Weather and Geocaching Live, the Oregon 700 series have a variety of new connected features. These are the first GPS handhelds to be compatible with the Garmin Connect IQ platform, which was previously only available for Garmin wearables. With Connect IQ, Oregon 700 series users can customize their device with more data fields, widgets and apps to fit their individual lifestyles. Users can also pair their handhelds with their compatible smartphone4 for call, text and email notifications right on the device, as well as wireless software downloads and automatic data uploads to the Garmin Connect online community. Featuring a 3-inch sunlight readable touchscreen display with dual orientation capabilities, these devices have a rugged design with an IPX7 water rating to withstand the elements. These units also have a unique dual battery system, which is compatible with either AA batteries or an optional NiMH rechargeable battery pack. The new handhelds can get up to 16 hours of battery life using either option. The Oregon 700 series units are available now for purchase. The Oregon 700 will have a suggested retail price of $399.99; the Oregon 750 will have a suggested retail price of $499.99; and the Oregon 750t will have a suggested retail price of $549.99. The post Introducing: Oregon 700 Series appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Jim Baird is a Canadian videographer, photographer, freelance writer, and adventurer, best known for his unbelievable canoeing skills as well as surviving in harsh outdoor scenarios. He recently teamed up with Garmin to pursue his dream of traveling through the cold and desolate arctic territory.</p> <p>Last March, Jim and his loyal dog Buck hauled toboggans across Nunivakâs Ungava Peninsula â a 230-mile arctic winter journey self-propelled and unassisted for more than 30 days. The entire route took place about 300-miles north of the tree line and 400-miles north of an organized system of roads. Their trip began in Kangiqsujuaq, an Inuit community on the south coast of Hudson Straight, and followed a westerly bearing to the hamlet of Akulivik, on the eastern coast of Hudson Bay.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25110 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-1-300x143.jpg" alt="1" width="671" height="320" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-1-300x143.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-1-702x336.jpg 702w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-1.jpg 843w" sizes="(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px" />âThe Ungava Peninsula separates the waters of Ungava Bay and Hudson Strait on its eastern side, from those of Hudson Bay on its western coast. Serious adventurers have crossed the Peninsula by canoe in summer and in winter by dog team or ski-doo. Before me, the only other recorded winter crossing on foot was in 1902, and to my knowledge, it has never been crossed via its mountainous northern reaches until I completed my solo crossing in May,â Baird explained.</p> <p>One vital tool that Jim carries on all of his adventures is his <a href="http://www.inreachdelorme.com/">DeLorme inReach</a> global satellite communicator. With this device, Jim is able to stay in touch with the connected world he left behind. He can send texts to family back home, track specific waypoints, and even update his Facebook and Twitter pages.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25111 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2-300x143.jpg" alt="2" width="661" height="315" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2-300x143.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2-702x336.jpg 702w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2.jpg 843w" sizes="(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px" />âThe real reason I bring inReach with me is for an emergency communication device. I’ve had my InReach for about three years and have used it on several trips now. The device was very effective for texting my brother (and other contacts) as well as for updating my social media accounts. The ability to post to my social channels with my location link made it engaging, and even somewhat suspenseful for people to follow me. This also adds an additional element of safety. It holds its power very well even in the cold. Typing on the device is slow, so messages are usually short, but I had no problem sending and receiving messages while in the mountains and in blizzards,â Baird said.</p> <p>There are many reasons to carry an inReach when traveling outside of cell phone range, but the most important reasons are safety and assurance. Whether it’s checking the weather, using the mapping functions, or messaging someone from back home, the inReach helps you adventure with confidence.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25113 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3-300x143.jpg" alt="3" width="676" height="322" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3-300x143.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3.jpg 843w" sizes="(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px" />âI did feel safer with the InReach on me. I found the InReach very useful for receiving weather reports that my brother sent to me and on a couple occasions, it gave me a head start in rigging a tight camp before severe winter storms hit. I’ve also had up-to-date tidal info relayed to me with the device and have used it several times to rearrange pick-up locations due to weather conditions at the end of my trips,â Baird explained.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25114 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-300x143.jpg" alt="4" width="676" height="322" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-300x143.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4.jpg 843w" sizes="(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px" />Join the adventure and follow Jim Baird <a href="http://theadventurer.ca/stories/">here</a> as he creates and shares videos, photos, and blogs from his journeys using Garmin products. Check out Jimâs video below using his <a href="http://virb.garmin.com/en-US/virb-xe">Garmin VIRB XE</a> action camera and donât forget to share your exciting adventures with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p><iframe width="702" height="395" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TEZ5sGUiabo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p><iframe width="702" height="395" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8sEDsE1wwMs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/featured-2/alone-artic-jim-baird/">Alone in the Arctic with Jim Baird</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=JcqOiPvgCPQ:xQap_d13AF4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=JcqOiPvgCPQ:xQap_d13AF4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

<p>They say that life truly begins at the end of your comfort zone, but for Garmin ambassador Pepe Campos, we arenât exactly sure where that would end. Pepe recently participated in the 2016 Sri Lanka B.A.S.E. Tour, the first annual B.A.S.E. jumping event held in Sri Lanka. Jumpers from around the world were invited to enjoy the hospitality, scenery, weather, food and most importantly two epic B.A.S.E. launch points that the island paradise of Sri Lanka had to offer. Our very own Pepe Campos and 24 other B.A.S.E. jumpers launched from the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BFgqw7OSxU3/?taken-by=garminoutdoor">World Trade Center, standing 152 meters high</a> (500ft) â and also happens to be the tallest completed building in Sri Lanka â as well as the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BEvvId-Sxd2/?taken-by=garminoutdoor">Bank of Ceylon, which stands at 105 meters high</a> (344ft).</p> <p>Pepe was invited to the event by long time B.A.S.E. jumper and friend, Lonnie Bissonette. Lonnie has 1,000+ jumps and is currently a competitor on the first Para Olympic Canadian single man bobsled team. While at the event, Pepe was able to make 15 jumps in total between 5 days.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25096 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-11.23.31-AM-300x199.png" alt="Screen Shot 2016-06-15 at 11.23.31 AM" width="501" height="332" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-11.23.31-AM-300x199.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-11.23.31-AM.png 594w" sizes="(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px" /></p> <p>âOn these types of B.A.S.E. jumps where the objects are generally low, we tend to steer away from holding any type of competitions. The jump alone should be the only thing on your mind. However, parachuting requires you to safely land the parachute you just spent a half hour packing. Generally at parachuting events, holding an accuracy-landing competition between the jumpers is warranted as safe practice. Typically being able to land consistently in the same area in various types of weather conditions and altitudes constitutes you as a safe jumper. Myself and three other participants were in contention for the grand prize all week long. It came down to the end where I was able to set down on a target that was about 6â. That bullâs eye put me over the top, making me the overall winner of the competition and I had the privilege of competing against athletes who I look up to in the parachuting industry,â Campos explained.</p> <p>During this event and in his everyday life, Pepe utilizes the <a href="http://explore.garmin.com/en-US/fenix/">fÄnix 3 HR</a> multisport training GPS watch, and he captures every insane moment with his Garmin <a href="http://virb.garmin.com/en-US/virb-xe">VIRB XE</a> action camera.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25097 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jump-300x154.jpg" alt="jump" width="508" height="261" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jump-300x154.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jump.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px" /></p> <p>âThe fÄnix 3 HR at a glance provides a wealth of knowledge that I use for parachuting, photography and most importantly my health and telling the time. Youâre not always able to pull up pertinent information on your smart phone in certain areas of the world. The watch was able to keep track of elevation, keep me updated on sunrise/sunset, which was important when setting up time lapses. One of the greatest features I depend on is the âHeart Rate Broadcastâ feature. Utilizing the broadcast feature eliminates carrying one extra piece of equipment, one less battery to worry about and record important data I utilize after a jump or flight. Having the ability to control my Garmin VIRB XEâs with the fÄnix 3 HR remotely is very beneficial when Iâm setting up multiple remote shots that Iâm not able to get to in a timely manner.â</p> <p>Pepe is a huge inspiration to anyone who craves outdoor adventure and we are so proud to call him an ambassador. His passion for aerial action sports is above and beyond and we canât wait to see what he comes up with next. Check out Pepeâs Sri Lanka adventure below and donât forget to share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p><iframe width="702" height="395" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLtdCUyg3MY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/sri-lanka-base-tour-pepe-campos/">Sri Lanka B.A.S.E. Tour with Pepe Campos</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=NZsA3W8NLj8:I3ub4zMPSE4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=NZsA3W8NLj8:I3ub4zMPSE4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

Today, Garmin announced new capabilities to its GPS dog tracking system, including the new Astro 430, a GPS and GLONASS dog tracking handheld that can track up to 20 dogs at a range of up to nine miles, and is capable of updating their location every 2.5 seconds. The unit can be used in conjunction with the new DriveTrack 70 LMT, a seven-inch touchscreen dashboard navigator that tracks dogs from inside a vehicle and navigates to them. In addition, hunters can now see their dogsâ whereabouts on any fÄnix 3 watch. The capabilities extend to existing Alpha tracking and training systems as well. The groundbreaking, industry-standard Garmin Astro just got better. The new Astro 430 can track twice as many dogs with an update rate thatâs twice as fast as previous models. And the new DriveTrack 70 LMT demonstrates that Garmin has heard hound hunters loud and clear, answering their desire to track big-running dogs from their truck on a large, easy-to-read display. And the ability to check a dogâs status at a glance of the wrist is as handy as it is cool. In addition to increased dog capacity and faster update rate, the Astro 430 comes pre-loaded with TOPO U.S. 100K mapping and a free one-year subscription to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery. Additionally, the unit is compatible with HuntView map cards (sold separately), which feature 1:24K scale TOPO mapping, pre-loaded BirdsEye, public/private land ownership boundaries and data, food/fuel locations and more. The new handheld also includes enhanced Hunt Metrics dog performance data like distance traveled, time afield, and an automatic accounting of how many times a dog has treed or pointed game â valuable statistics in evaluating a dogâs performance. The Astro 430 works with the new DriveTrack 70 LMT navigator for use inside a vehicle. The large, seven inch pinch-to-zoom touchscreen display makes it easy to locate a pack of up to 20 dogs, updated every 2.5 seconds. The DriveTrack includes preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps, a one-year subscription to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, and detailed, turn-by-turn road maps of North America. Existing Alpha 100 dog tracking and training handhelds are also compatible with the DriveTrack for full tracking functionality (requires free firmware update). When afield, data from the Astro 430 can be viewed on any Garmin fÄnix 3 GPS watch (requires free app download), providing a hands-free glance at a dogâs distance, direction, and vibration alerts when a dog trees or points game. This tracking functionality is also available for existing Alpha 100 handhelds as well (requires free firmware update). The Astro 430 is sold separately or in a bundle with a T 5 or T 5 mini dog device. In addition, the Astro 430 is compatible with the TT 15, TT 15 mini, TT 10, or DC 50 (requires free firmware update) dog devices (provides tracking only â no electronic training capability). The Astro 430 and DriveTrack 70 LMT will be available in July 2016. For more information on our full line of GPS dog tracking and training units, go to www.garmin.com/dogs. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for all things hunting and fishing. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Garmin introduces next-gen GPS dog tracking appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

By: Jason Lambert The 2016 season started out really strong for me when I won the Costa Series event at Lake Okeechobee. Once the FLW Tour season rolled around, I was off to a pretty rocky start. I didnât cash a check until the fourth tournament of the year at Pickwick, though it still wasnât the finish Iâd envisioned. Nevertheless, that was the confidence boost I needed rolling into Kentucky Lake, where Iâve had some really solid finishes in the past. I knew I needed to do well at Kentucky to salvage the season. After countless hours spent idling and searching for schools of fish behind my Garmin units in practice, I was finally able to capture the first FLW Tour win of my career. Hereâs some insight into what I was doing last week and how I won. Ledge Bite Prevailed Last week at Kentucky Lake, I was strictly fishing offshore post-spawn ledges. With all of the cool nights weâve had this spring, the full-on transition just hadnât happened yet and it was still happening while we were there. I had 70-75 miles of water that I was fishing. On the first two days, the lake was so crowded, I just worked my way south and stopped and looked and fished places that people werenât on. I think that was the key â having enough areas that I wouldnât have to share my spots with a bunch of other anglers. In practice, I located more than 50 schools of fish, thanks to my Garmin GPSMAP 7616xsv and 7612xsv that I run at the console. I was finding mostly small schools with 6-10 fish in them. The one school that I really crushed on Sunday afternoon was the one I started at on the first day of the tournament. It had a dozen fish in it on Day 1 and I actually caught two of the fish I weighed in that day off that spot. By Sunday, there were 60 or 70 fish in that same school and they were ready to eat! The other thing that was going on was that the fish I caught were all relating to the bottom. I wasnât keying in on brush or fishing any specific target. The fish werenât very active and just stay put. Most of the time I could catch 1-3 fish before Iâd have to move on to the next school I had marked on my Garmin units. There wasnât really one school that was better than another until the last hour of the tournament. Believe it or not, that was the only one I was able to really fire up and get to cooperate. Jason Lambert shows off his pair of kickers on Championship Sunday at Kentucky Lake. | Photo courtesy of FLW/Curtis Niedermier Electronics Were Key Great electronics not just really important when fishing offshore ⦠if you donât have them, you just canât do it. Basically for 13 hours a day, I cranked up the Eric Church and idled around looking for schools of fish. Out of 39 hours over 3 days, I probably fished for two hours. I did a lot of scanning. This year, Iâve been running the GPSMAP 7616xsv in the dash and 7612xsv on the side. I run a half screen on the 7616xsv as mapping and the other half is split with traditional 2D and DownVü. On the 7612xsv, I run SideVü on the entire screen. Accurate contour lines are imperative when fishing a ledge lake. Boat control while youâre idling and being able to stay on and adjacent to the drop â you just canât do it without proper mapping. The MaxDef lakes that Garmin has gone out and surveyed are extremely accurate and just spot on. Garmin LakeVü mapping is hands-down better than anything else out there. Basically all of the fish I caught this week were deeper than 20 feet. At Kentucky Lake, you want to look for intersection points â a bend in a creek or river, or a high spot like a shell mound. The Garmin LakeVü HD Ultra mapping has everything you want in a map and more. Jason Lambert catches a giant on Day 4 at Kentucky Lake. | Photo courtesy of FLW/Kyle Wood Winning Baits The first two days I caught them on a V&M J-Mag Worm and drug it around some of those schools that were less active. I also threw a big Castaic Heavy Metal Spoon, but since we donât have a co-angler on the last two days, we have to net our own fish. So the last two hours on Friday, I switched to a 7-inch Castaic Jerky-J with a 1-oz scrounger head. Itâs a single hook and the likelihood of the fish throwing the hook is far less than that of a spoon. The fish actually ate the Jerky-J really well Friday afternoon, and fortunately I got a fast start with it Saturday morning and caught a couple real good ones. That gave me the confidence to stick with that and throw it for the rest of the tournament. I was basically a one-rod man! Be sure to check out Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for videos, tips from pros and articles to help you become a better angler. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Jason Lambert: How I Conquered Kentucky Lake appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

GONZALES, Louisiana â We caught up with Garmin pro Greg Hackney during a much-needed week at home in Louisiana between BASSfest, and the next Bassmaster Elite Series event at Cayuga Lake. Hackney, who won his fifth B.A.S.S. tour-level event at BASSfest with 66 pounds, 2 ounces of Lake Texoma bass, gave us a peek at the trails on his GPSMAP 7616xsv and LakeVü HD Ultra mapping, and walked us through his fish-finding process for this heavily flooded part of the Red River system. Q: It looked like Texoma had plenty of cover and places to flip. How were you able to decipher which spots would be productive? Hackney: âThe big misconception about BASSfest is that âOh, Hackney just went out and flipped bushes.â That wasnât the case at all. The key for me at Texoma was to find something on the bottom that makes the visible cover more productive. Itâs always about the bottom, not just what you can see above the water. The big deal for me all week was following ditches: there were these tiny little breaks in the backs and turns of ditches where I knew bait and fish would most likely be. If I could find a piece of cover â a willow tree or brush â setting just off those breaks, I knew thatâs where Iâd find my fish.â Q: So how did you utilize your practice days? Did you spend four full days just driving around looking for those conditions? Hackney: âYou bet, I did a whole lot of driving around. I had never been to Texoma before, so I had a lot to learn about this system. I was constantly having to look at my 7616xsv to identify those breaks, and to find these specific little spots where fish would set up. It wasnât random. Almost all of my fish came from spots where these little drains would intersect with the old shoreline. The water was several feet high, so a lot of the shoreline was flooded. But the fish were all in very specific, steep spots just off that new shoreline. They were all very, very small spots: like, one-cast spots. But I found a lot of them.â Q: What was it about those small drop-offs/drains that made them such fish attractors? Hackney: âAll the nutrients were pulling out of the drains, and the lakeâs shad were out there feeding. If I looked on my screen and saw one of those drains near a piece of cover, I knew I was in a good place. It was a real textbook set of conditions.â Q: Did you have a head start on your planning for Texoma because of your LakeVü HD Ultra mapping? Hackney: âGarminâs mapping is a world apart from other mapping. Basically, if theyâve surveyed a lake with LakeVü HD, I have an advantage. That MaxDef detail was a big deal for me on Texoma in looking for the beginnings of those drains. I really helped me out.â Q: Youâre running the big screen on your console, the 16-inch GPSMAP 7616xsv monitor. Why did you go with the single big screen versus two smaller ones, like most anglers do? Hackney: âAs far as Iâm concerned, I have the DEAL with the GPSMAP 7616xsv. Honestly, Iâm completely sold on that 16-inch screen. I can split the screen and do the same thing with that big screen as I can do with two smaller screens, and I donât have one screen hanging off the side. Plus, when Iâm running a pattern, my map is so big on that 7616 screen that I can look at more real estate on my map. I simply run a bigger map than guys with smaller screens, and I feel like a get a cleaner picture.â Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for videos, tips from pros and articles to help you become a better angler. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Hackney depends on Garmin LakeVü mapping to find winning spots on Lake Texoma appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<div>Here’s a first look at the enhancements we’ve made in the latest release of Garmin Connect Web and <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-go/apps/garmin-connect-mobile/prod125677.html">Garmin Connect Mobile.</a></div> <div> <div> <div> <div><strong>Improved charts</strong>: After you’re done running or biking, click any of your activity detail charts (including pace, elevation, heart rate and cadence) from the activity detail screen. You can now double tap or pinch to zoom in or out. And, if you use 2 fingers and touch 2 places on the chart, you can see the difference in the 2 points you selected.</div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div>Here’s a screen showing the second data point was 0:42 min/mi slower then the first data point.</div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/attachment/2016-06-14-20-20-56/" rel="attachment wp-att-25068"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-25068" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-20.20.56-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-20.20.56-300x169.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-20.20.56-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-20.20.56.png 1334w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div> <div>Another new feature is the ability to add overlays to your graphs, so you can chart your pace against the elevation.</div> <div><a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/attachment/2016-06-14-20-20-21/" rel="attachment wp-att-25069"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-25069" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-20.20.21-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-20.20.21-300x169.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-20.20.21-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-14-20.20.21.png 1334w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></div> <div> <div>We also added new graphs to see your time in zones, the number of minutes and percentage of time spent in each of your heart rate zones and power zones.</div> <div></div> <div><strong>Connect with more friends</strong>: With Garmin Connect Mobile, you can now search for connections from Facebook, Google or your phone contacts. From the “More” menu, go to the Connections option. You will now see âFind Friendsâ at the top of the page. Connect your account to Facebook or Google and start finding your friends.</div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/attachment/findfriends/" rel="attachment wp-att-25065"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-25065" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/findFriends-169x300.jpg" alt="FindFriends" width="169" height="300" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/findFriends-169x300.jpg 169w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/findFriends-577x1024.jpg 577w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/findFriends.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Group challenges</strong>: Now that you’ve found your friends, you can create private groups to compete against or challenge each other. Choose from 6 different challenge types: steps, walking, running, cycling, swimming or calories. You pick the duration: a week, a month, or customize it to your liking. Use Garmin Connect Mobile to track your ranking on the leaderboard or challenge.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/attachment/2016-06-13-18-00-04/" rel="attachment wp-att-25057"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-25057" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-18.00.04-169x300.png" alt="" width="169" height="300" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-18.00.04-169x300.png 169w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-18.00.04-576x1024.png 576w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-13-18.00.04.png 750w" sizes="(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div><strong>To begin a challenge:</strong></div> <div>1. From your group detail page, click the âChallengeâ button.</div> <div class="image-and-hover"></div> <div> <div class="image-and-hover" style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-25058 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-create-challenge-300x206.png" alt="" width="300" height="206" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-create-challenge-300x206.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-create-challenge-1024x705.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> </div> <p>2. Select the activity type</p> <p><a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/attachment/2-select-type/" rel="attachment wp-att-25059"><img class="size-medium wp-image-25059 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2-select-type-300x206.png" alt="" width="300" height="206" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2-select-type-300x206.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2-select-type-1024x705.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> <p>3. Select the duration</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/attachment/3-select-duration/" rel="attachment wp-att-25061"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-25061" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3-select-duration-300x206.png" alt="3-select-duration" width="300" height="206" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3-select-duration-300x206.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3-select-duration-1024x705.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> <p>5. Start the challenge!</p> <p><a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/attachment/4-start-challenge/" rel="attachment wp-att-25060"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-25060" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-start-challenge-300x206.png" alt="" width="300" height="206" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-start-challenge-300x206.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-start-challenge-1024x705.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> </div> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> <a href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/attachment/6-challenge-detail/" rel="attachment wp-att-25062"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-25062" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/6-challenge-detail-300x206.png" alt="" width="300" height="206" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/6-challenge-detail-300x206.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/6-challenge-detail-1024x705.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></span></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/connect-3-7-release/">Connect with Your Friends and More with Garmin Connect 3.7</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=mYTaYJ68T-A:4Cl5odI1sV8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=mYTaYJ68T-A:4Cl5odI1sV8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

<p>We can always count on Dad. This Fatherâs Day, letâs celebrate him in a special and unique way. Below are three ideas that incorporate fitness and adventure that will give you and Dad a chance to spend quality time together!</p> <p><u>Go for a ride!</u> Pump up the tires, strap on your helmet and hit the pavement. Whether youâre up for elevation gain on mountain bike trails, or prefer a smooth road ride, youâll have fun and burn calories. Youâll get a chance to bond with Dad over the great outdoors and work up an appetite for that Fatherâs Day cookout. Make sure you stay on the right path with the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod134491.html">Edge 1000</a> bike computer. Input how far you want to go and the Edge will map out a route tailored to you. If Pops is already an avid cyclist, equip his bike with the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod518151.html">Varia Rearview Radar</a> and lights to keep him safe on the streets.</p> <p><u>Take a hike! </u>Download the <a href="https://www.theoutbound.com">Outbound Collective</a> app to find the best adventures. This app will find great places near you to hike, bike, fish, camp, kayak, and other activities like take photographs, practice yoga, and even volunteer. Once you and Dad agree on where to go and what to do, pack your bag with the essentials. Donât forget to pick the right watch for your outing. For a trail run, consider the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod529988.html">Forerunner 235</a> or for hiking, the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod545480.html">fÄnix 3 HR</a>! Now that youâve picked your watch, download the Beer Tracker widget from the <a href="https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/">Connect IQ</a> store. It will track calories burned and calculate how many celebratory Fatherâs Day brews you can consume.</p> <p><u>Play a round! </u>If your dad prefers a quiet day on the green, load-up the clubs and head to his favorite course! If youâre still without a gift, consider purchasing the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod519298.html">Approach X40</a>, the slim lightweight GPS golf band with wrist heart rate technology and activity tracking. The Approach X40 comes with features like AutoShot, which measures shot distances and auto-records detected shots for post-round analysis, Green View display, showing the true shape and layout of the green, and even a built-in digital scorecard.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/3-ideas-unforgettable-fathers-day/">3 Ideas for an Adventurous Father’s Day</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=SLdo67BqonM:Fg0UDv2U4DE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=SLdo67BqonM:Fg0UDv2U4DE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

With Fatherâs Day right around the corner, itâs time to find Dad a gift for all his outdoor excursions. Here are some of our best Fatherâs Day gifts for outdoorsy dads: For the Father Who Loves to Fish: Letâs be real. Americaâs greatest pastime isnât actually baseball. Itâs fishing. After all, who doesnât remember fishing with their dad as a kid? Here are a few gifts to help dads continue to pass those priceless memories on for generations to come⦠Starting at only $119.99, STRIKER fishfinders are available in several sizes and with varying sonar options. Stack the odds in your dadâs favor while fishing with a STRIKER fishfinder with built-in GPS and a CHIRP sonar transducer. Thereâs so much value packed into a single unit, we recently dubbed the STRIKER 7sv the Best Fishfinder Under $500! If he is a more advanced angler and wants built-in maps, Garmin echoMAP CHIRP chartplotters are a fantastic and budget-friendly option. With crystal-clear CHIRP sonar and built-in LakeVü HD maps with over 13,000 lakes with 1-foot contours, finding where the fish are hiding will be easier than ever before. For the Deer Hunting Dad: Give the gift of safety this Fatherâs Day. Handheld GPS units are vastly underrated tools for any pursuit into the great outdoors and thereâs no better way keep dad from getting lost than with a handheld GPS such as the eTrex Touch 35t or Montana 680t. For the Dogfather: Do you ever feel like he loves his hunting dogs just as much as you? Dog training season is in full swing and a new e-Collar would be a perfect gift for dog dads out there. Make your dadâs training session a breeze with a Simple and Intuitive e-Collar Training solution. The Garmin Sport PRO is loaded with features and is extremely easy-to-use for the beginner or professional trainer. If your father wants an all-in-one solution for his hunting dogs, you canât go wrong with the cream of the crop when it comes to e-Collars. With built-in GPS for tracking and training, the Garmin Alpha 100 can do it all! For Every Outdoorsy Dad: Itâs 2016 and smartwatches are the must-have gadget, making the easy-to-use Garmin fÄnix 3 GPS smartwatch the perfect gift this Fatherâs Day. Itâs the perfect daily wearable for anyone from outdoorsmen to triathletes. Itâs an activity tracker, GPS, connects to smartphones via Bluetooth, and fully customizable with downloadable apps, widgets and watch faces in the Connect IQ Store. We all love to capture memories to relive the most memorable moments and share with our family and friends. Pick up a Garmin VIRB XE action camera for Fatherâs Day so he can capture the catch and the hunt. We hope weâve helped you find the best Fatherâs Day gift for the outdoorsy dad in your life. In the meantime, donât forget to follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channels! Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Best Fatherâs Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Adventure is out there, and the Switchback Kids know how to find it. The adventure-seeking twosome with desires to travel to all 59 US National Parks is back with another trip update. By now the Switchback Kids have been all over, but as the happy-go-lucky couple travels on, hereâs Cole describing their latest exciting adventure at the Glacier National Park. “Glacier was my favorite National Park as a child. When I went on family vacations it was always in the peak crowds and peak heat of July. Our experience in the middle of May was very different. For one, it snowed with giant wet flakes our first night. We had already enjoyed a gorgeous introduction to the classic glacier-carved lake surrounded with mountains at Alpine Lake. Our first clues the weather could turn came when it began to spit on our way down from the 5-mile trail and when we saw huge Lake McDonald looking more like the Atlantic Ocean with its wind-blown waves. We jumped in our car and hurriedly plugged in the Bowman Lake campground (in the secluded northwest of the park) to our Garmin Drive Assist. We arrived just before dark and pitched the tent as the snow was picking up. As we laid down the howls of wolves nearby remained us we were truly in wild country. I think it was a reminder Elizabeth’s vivid imagination could have done without. Our next day was filled with the Quartz Lake loop hike. It was a brisk morning after a freezing night and snow still dripped from the trees. According to my fÄnix 3 it was still only 42 degrees by hiking time. We attached our bear bell and kept the bear spray handy, but all we saw were lots of grizzly, wolf and elk tracks in the mud. However, the picnic view of Upper Quartz Lake alone was well worth the 13 miles and 4 exhausted legs. Then it was time to leave the heavy trees and travel to the majestic mountain vistas of eastern Glacier. Unfortunately, Going to the Sun Road (some say the most beautiful drive in the country) was still piled with snow and closed to cars at Logan Pass, so we took the long way around the park to the south. Over the next few days we still managed plenty of gorgeous drives from St. Mary’s Lake and Many Glacier where we could try out recording the views with our Drive Assist dash cam. We even had to nudge through a herd of desert bighorn sheep that were crowding the road and appeared to love the salt on our bumper. The last excursion was kayaking in the Many Glacier area from Swiftcurrent Lake to Josephine Lake (with a 1/4 mile portage in between). We docked our trusty inflatable kayak and then hiked another mile to Grinnell Lake. Again, a view of snow covered mountains all around and famous Grinnell Glacier in the distance, it never gets old. Coming back we battled the wind and waves, but our real reward for being on the water came when we could now paddle down the Josephine-Swiftcurrent connector stream. First we saw a hidden moose grazing in the reeds. Then I spotted a grizzly on the cliffs above the stream. He was busy rooting and foraging in the dirt and we enjoyed watching from the safety of or kayak. We captured some great footage by keeping our waterproof Garmin VIRB XE very handy. The post Switchback Kids: Glacier National Park appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Itâs time to update your Garmin marine units with the latest software. The update adds improved functionality and new features, including improved VIRB X/XE and FUSION-Link integration. This update is for users of echoMAP, echoMAP CHIRP, GPSMAP 5×7/7×1, 8×0/10×0, 74xx/76xx, 80xx/82xx, and 84xx/86xx series units. If you own an older unit, we still strongly encourage you check for updates. If your software is out of date, go ahead and download the latest update to get the most out of your Garmin unit. For users of GPSMAP 74/7600 and 84/8600 series units, you can now view and manage VIRB X/XE videos (minus audio) and images on your chartplotter. See how to connect your Garmin VIRB X/XE action camera(s) to your Wi-Fi enabled chartplotter: If you didnât have the chance to download the February update, which added Quickdraw Contours, multiple depth range shading and more, we strongly encourage you to update your units, as these are extremely beneficial features that you will want to take advantage of. See which new features are applicable to your chartplotter here. Also, donât forget to follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channels! Facebook Twitter Instagram The post June Marine Software Update Adds New Features appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Sometimes the best roads to take are the ones not made for driving. For some, the idea of summer can mean popping the top off the 4×4 and heading out to the lake, or getting the quads out for some puddle splashing. Either way, the season to get mud on your tires has arrived, and the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/handheld/etrex-30x/prod518048.html">eTrex 30x</a> is ready to guide you on and off the trail.</p> <p>With an array of compatible mounts, eTrex 30x is designed as a handheld or for use on ATVs, bicycles, in boats, cars even hot air balloons. Use the auto mount capability and <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/c452-c454-c496-p1.html">City Navigator NT</a> maps for turn-by-turn driving directions, or the rugged mount for your motorcycle or ATV. ETrex 30x has an enhanced 2.2-inch, 65K color, sunlight-readable display, itâs durable and waterproof, and is built to withstand the elements. It has an upgraded interface yet retains its legendary toughness to withstand dust, dirt, humidity or water.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-24998 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-300x143.jpg" alt="1" width="575" height="274" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-300x143.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-702x336.jpg 702w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1.jpg 843w" sizes="(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px" /></p> <p>The Garmin eTrex 30x adds a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when youâre standing still. Also added is a barometric altimeter which tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you even can use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.</p> <p>Ready to plan your next trip? Take charge of your next adventure with <a href="http://www.garmin.com/us/products/onthetrail/basecamp">BaseCamp</a>, software that lets you view and organize maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks. This free trip-planning software even allows you to create <a href="http://adventures.garmin.com/">Garmin Adventures</a> that you can share with friends, family or fellow explorers.</p> <p>Wherever you think you might take eTrex, it has the mapping and mounts to get you there. Remember to share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/off-roading-etrex-30x/">Off-Roading with eTrex 30x</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=qs2CPGeoFYg:WS54fDl3cvg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=qs2CPGeoFYg:WS54fDl3cvg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

Itâs time to take the worry out of backing your boat with a trailer backup camera. Weâve all had people walk swiftly into our blind spots while weâre concentrating on backing our boat. Weâve all had to back into very narrow ramps, worrying about scraping our tires/wheels, and weâve all had to back into very tight parking spots at hotels or into limited garage space. Not to mention the fear of putting a nice dent in your bumper when lining up your truck and trailer! Weâve come up with an easy-to-use, time saving solution for your boat towing nightmares with the Garmin BC 30 wireless backup camera. Paired with compatible dÄzlCam, Garmin Drive, or nüviCam series personal navigation GPS devices, you can see clearly what needs to be seen.You have the ability to add up to four cameras in case you want to install one in your cowling hood or the back of your boat trailer (may require an extension cable, sold separately). Each camera transmits wirelessly up to 45 feet, or you can hardwire it to constant power, which allows you to toggle between the navigation display and backup display modes at the press of a button. Do yourself a favor and take the worry out of backing up by installing a BC 30 backup camera. Bass Angler Magazine Editor Mark Lassagne recently completed his backup camera installation for these very reasons. See how he likes it here. Before installation, donât forget to download the latest software for your Garmin devices using Garmin Express. We recommend taking your BC 30 to your dealer for installation. However, if youâre a diehard do-it-yourselfer, hereâs a video series on how to install the BC 30 wireless backup camera. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for videos, tips from pros and articles to help you become a better angler. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Backing Boats Made Easy with Trailer Backup Camera appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Have you ever craved an ice-cold beer after a long run or hike, but donât want to scrap all that hard work you just put in? The Connect IQ store has the perfect app for those of you who love to sip on some suds after a long workout. Introducing the Beer Tracker Plus, a custom data field that tracks how much beer youâve earned after your workout.</p> <p>With this app you can physically watch the glass fill up as you track the number of beers youâve earned during your workout. Rather than just seeing a number, you can feel the anticipation of a cold one rise along with the fill level of the mug. You can select from three beer styles â Amber/Lager, Red Ale, or Stout/Porter, and then choose white or black for the background. The Number of calories per beer can be configured, but it defaults each to 150 calories.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-24953 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/faces-300x143.jpg" alt="faces" width="692" height="330" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/faces-300x143.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/faces-702x336.jpg 702w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/faces.jpg 843w" sizes="(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px" /></p> <p>To use Connect IQ data fields, youâll need to manually add it to one of your activity data screens because it won’t show up automatically. It varies from device to device, but it’s usually under “Edit Screens” or “data screens” and then you replace or add one of the existing fields.</p> <p>The Beer Tracker Plus is compatible with a variety of Garmin devices and is absolutely free in the Connect IQ store. Interested in building something with us? Connect IQ is our first-ever open platform for third-party developers to create apps for our products. Get the <a href="http://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/overview/">Connect IQ SDK </a>now to start building apps for our wearable devices. Donât forget to share your adventures with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and use hashtag #ConnectIQ.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/connect-iq-beer-tracker-plus/">Connect IQ: Beer Tracker Plus</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=OuSX0aGQhAI:k5to2nuEVBQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=OuSX0aGQhAI:k5to2nuEVBQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

By: Cameron Hanes People ask me all the time what the best way to get into shape for their bucket list hunt is. The truth is, itâs whatever works best for you, but here are a few things to consider. A few months prior to the season starting, just get outside. Run, walk, and hike with a pack. The biggest thing is to just get out and do something. My goal, no matter if Iâm running 20 miles a day or lifting weights, is to work up a sweat every day. Just tell yourself; âIâm going to do something to work up a sweat today.â Itâs pretty simple, but it pays off. If everybody had that attitude, theyâd be prepared come bow season. Once you get to the point when youâre in shape, stay in shape. From then on out, you wonât have to get ready for the season. Youâll stay ready. And when that ultimate hunt comes, youâll be physically able to give 100%. Follow Cameron Hanes on Facebook, and be sure to check out his website. Also, don’t forget to follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channels! Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Cameron Hanes: How to Get Into Shape for the Hunt of a Lifetime appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>There are special people that look for something positive in each day, even if some days they have to look harder than most. One individual who lives by this motto is one of our newest outdoor ambassadors, Jessie Morris. Sheâs a travel addict, Pacific Northwest adventurer, snowboarder, and photographer. When sheâs not out exploring, she spreads her love and passion for the outdoors, and does so with the help of social media.</p> <p>Jessie has been snowboarding since she was in high school and it has always held a strong place in her heart. Her first experiences began with casual visits to the mountain with her father and brother. Jessie began to make countless trips to local ski resorts in college and secretly enjoyed being the boarder chick.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-24972 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Unknown-225x300.jpeg" alt="Unknown" width="493" height="657" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Unknown-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Unknown-768x1024.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px" /></p> <p>âThis past year I finally bit the bullet and retired my original board and set-up for a flashy upgrade. To tell you the truth, the new gear available now makes me realize it was long overdue. And, for the first time, I GPS-tracked my snowboarding routes with my Garmin <a href="http://explore.garmin.com/en-US/fenix/">fÄnix 3</a> and the Garmin <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod165499.html">VIRB XE</a> action camera.â</p> <p>Just this last winter, Jessie got the chance to get out and board with some awesome women boarders in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Together they pushed each other to ride a little faster, better, and stronger. For good or for bad, she quickly became obsessed with seeing how fast she could go in the conditions she faced.</p> <p>âThe fÄnix 3 was great for immediate speed satisfaction and my tracking obsession quickly spread to my group of friends. I’ve used the watch a ton for hiking but it was great to see it shine with another sport.â</p> <p><img class="wp-image-24973 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/JessieMorrisApril3-300x300.jpg" alt="JessieMorrisApril[3]" width="506" height="506" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/JessieMorrisApril3-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/JessieMorrisApril3-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/JessieMorrisApril3.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px" /></p> <p>Jessie also uses a VIRB XE when she rides. She mounts the camera to a bendable handle so you can great POV shots and easily operate the camera with gloves on.</p> <p>âI love that it’s naturally housed in a waterproof case and the durability of it means I donât have to worry about damaging it from the elements. Most of all, where it really stands out from other cameras I’ve used, is the GPS-embedded tracking capability. To watch back exactly where on a course you hit top speed is awesome but to overlay the data onto the video is what I’d call “creatively-nerdy-awesome.”</p> <p>Jessieâs passion for the outdoors is an inspiration to many and we are so proud to call her an ambassador. Join the adventure and watch Jessieâs VIRB video below. You can also learn more about Jessie<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejessiemorris/?hl=en"> here</a> and donât forget to share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/ambassador-stories-jessie-morris/">Ambassador Stories: Jessie Morris</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=q9uXSmEH2lg:ehVO71qcgdo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=q9uXSmEH2lg:ehVO71qcgdo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

Written by Tyler Thiede. Originally appeared on Small Craft Fisherman. Today I learned a valuable lesson about respect. Respect for Mother Nature. She provides us with wonderful things we all enjoy. For me, I was using one of her rivers in an attempt to catch her bass. To prepare for the upcoming May KBF North Central Great Lakes tournament hosted by TourneyX, I pre-fished a nearby river. I’ve fished rivers, but never by kayak. I prefer the calm lakes, but bass season is closed until May 7 here in Wisconsin. I was up for a new challenge, blinded by the possibility of catching my first bass of 2016 in my newfound love (my FeelFree Lure kayak). My goal was to launch shortly before sunrise. The night before, I ceremoniously removed my bass trays from my tackle box and placed them in my kayak crate. I loaded the rest of my gear into the car and strapped the kayak on the roof. After a Wisconsin winter that refused to give way for spring, finally. I was actually going bass fishing! I enjoyed the evening with a few beers and the family and set my alarm for 5:00 AM. My alarm awakes me and I roll out of bed. Knowing the morning was going to begin cold, I slip into my top layers typically reserved for winter fatbiking. I place my go-go juice (caffeine) in the cup holder and am off to the river. This is my first time fishing this river. Being April in Wisconsin, it has been rainy recently. However, I was about to fish for bass. As I pull up to the launch site, I notice the water seemed a bit high and fast. Geese were swimming in it, so it can’t be that bad. I had my Bass Goggles on. I go through my routine of unloading and gearing-up the kayak and wheel it to the launch. It was a beautiful, but unseasonably cold (36 degree) morning, but I’m sure it will be fine. My FeelFree Lure is stable as a pontoon boat and my Bending Branches Angler Pro paddle is light and slices like a katana. After snapping a picture capturing the beauty of the morning, I launch. Sure, itâs cold, but it isnât too bad, considering I have fatbiked in -30 degrees. I paddle upstream while keeping a keen eye on the temperature reading on my Garmin STRIKER 4dv, but it isn’t rising as quick as I’d hoped. I paddle on. Well short of my planned starting point, my Bass Goggles slightly de-fog. This current is faster than I thought ⦠no problem. I’ll just start fishing here. I grab my DIY three-pound dumbbell anchor. Given the current, I decide to attach the second three-pound dumbbell. I clip my anchor rope to my anchor trolley, stow my paddle, and prepare my Quantum baitcaster for its first workout of the year. After a few moments of getting my kayak into fishing position, I notice I’m downstream of where I dropped anchor ⦠and still moving. I consult my Garmin’s speed reading to confirm. I’m moving 1.2 MPH while anchored with six pounds of weight. I pull anchor, re-position, and add my drag chain to the anchor party. Finally, I’m holding position and begin fishing. I’m throwing a 3/4-ounce football jig with a Havoc Pit Boss trailer â a relatively heavy setup. The current is carrying it like Emmitt Smith carrying a football. My Bass Goggles, still fogged, tell me everything is fine. This is completely normal. I continue fishing. I slowly work myself downstream. Hundreds of swallows awake as I silently float under the bridge. The local bald eagle has awakened and begins circling to find the next meal for his family. I notice riprap along the shore. The air temperature has not broken 40 degrees and the water temperature is a disappointing 51 degrees. The unseasonably cold Wisconsin spring has dropped the water temperatures. Rock holds temperature longer, so I’m hoping smallmouth bass are sticking to the rocks. After unsuccessful attempts working my jig and jerk bait along the rocks, I move further downstream. I drift upon a pocket of seemingly calm water between the riprap and a large tree. Surely a bass would be sitting here, waiting for forage to float by ⦠I toss my jig and the current takes it downstream ⦠This isn’t right ⦠Maybe if I toss it ashore and gently drag it into the pocket ⦠I successfully hit land. However, I wrap it around a dead bush I did not notice prior to casting. My 50 lb. Suffix braid is performing majestically. I cannot yank the jig out of the shrub. Having landed many-a-bass, this is my favorite football jig. The water is calm in this pocket. I’m sure this is retrievable. My anchor rope has some slack, so I use my Quantum/Suffix setup to pull me nearer. I notice the current between me and the pocket is swift. I put my rod down and begin paddling towards the pocket. Things turned for the worse. Quickly. Broadside to the current, the current in front of the pocket shoves me towards the tree. Of course, I have three other poles in an upward position, waiting for action, in the back of my kayak. In an attempt to paddle away and free them, my paddle gets wrapped in my line. I put my paddle down and grab the tree branches. One of my poles managed to stay free of the branches. My ultralight was not so lucky. Fortunately, I was able to easily snap the 4-pound test wrapped around a branch. My paddle falls into the river and is now under the kayak. Fortunately, my paddle leash allows me to retrieve it. After the paddle is secured, my braid is still an issue. My adrenaline is pumping as the current slaps against the side of my kayak. While holding the tree with one hand, I grab my razor sharp straight-blade knife off the sheath attached to my PFD. I cut the braid and allow myself to float away from the tree. As I collect myself, my GPS shows a speed of 3 MPH. I look up and am quite a distance downstream. The wind has picked up. This is not over yet. I drop my seat to the low position and begin paddling upstream. Given the head wind and strong current, I watch the speed on my GPS to confirm if I’m making progress. I’m paddling upstream at 1.2 MPH. Honestly, I was impressed. A stable, wide, fishing kayak is going upstream in strong currents and a head wind. I’m going to be OK. I love this kayak and paddle. After a rigorous paddle, I reach the bridge. Holding onto the pillars, I take a break. I’m only a few yards from the launch, the safety of land, and warmth of my car. My Bass Goggles are hanging on by a thread. I can still land one… Paddling back to my original starting point, I drop anchor. Shortly thereafter I manage to snag my swimbait and jerkbait together. I lose the swimbait and almost completely de-spool the spinning reel my jerkbait was on. My Bass Goggles fall off, and I call it quits. I am cold, tired, nearly went for a swim, lost my favorite jig, and lost my new swimbait. I need to cut my losses and come back when Mother Nature has calmed down. The unseasonably cold spring temperatures and recent rains caused the water temperature to drop and the levels to rise. I let my Bass Goggles cloud my judgment and it endangered my safety. Lesson learned. I am not affiliated with FeelFree Kayaks or Bending Branches paddles. However, I truly believe their high performance, quality, products prevented me from going in the water today. Given the air temperature, water temperature, and currents I’m sure I would have been in grave danger. I thank them for their amazing products getting me out of a bad situation. I’m an inexperienced paddler. Had my equipment been of lesser performance or quality, I’m sure the outcome would have been worse. Be safe, think with your head, and recognize when you have Bass (or other) Goggles on. It isn’t worth the risk. The post Bass Goggles appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Garmin has once again made an innovative integration between two products that hunting dog owners will love. This time itâs between VIRB action cameras and your Alpha or Astro tracking/training system. Before now, you had to just fit your VIRB dog harness, turn your cameras on at the truck, start recording and let your dogs run. Now, you can utilize your Alpha and Astro to communicate directly with VIRB action cameras as a remote, but did you know that it is possible to start recording from up to nine miles away? If you love watching how your dogs work when theyâre out of sight, whether youâre hunting birds, hogs, mountain lions, coons or bears, youâll find this to be a valuable tool to film your hunts. Garmin VIRB XE: Through the Eyes of a Hunting DogWe strapped up a #GarminVIRB XE to one of the dogs on our early season Prairie Chicken Hunt in Kansas. Check it out! Posted by Garmin Fish & Hunt on Friday, December 4, 2015 Before setting up your Alpha or Astro with your Garmin VIRB action camera, make sure your handheld is updated to the latest software by using Garmin Express. To pair your VIRB and Alpha/Astro, follow these simple steps: The VIRB must be near the T5 or TT15 collar and have Remote turned on and set to ‘Main VIRB’ in its settings. To use the feature on Alpha 100, go to Dog List > select a dog > Show Info > Menu > VIRB Control. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for all things hunting and fishing. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Control VIRB Action Cameras up to 9-Miles Away appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>The hottest activity in the outdoor community is stand up paddle boarding. There are only a couple of items you need to get started- a SUP board, long paddle, and fitness watch to track your workout. Every summer has a story and you can make this year a memorable one with our <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/wearabletech/wearables/fenix-3-hr/prod545480.html">fÄnix 3 HR</a> multisport GPS watch.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-24906 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-1-300x200.jpg" alt="© 2015 Ronny Kiaulehn - All rights reseved. Publication of this image in any form without explicit permission is strictly forbidden! Please contact: Ronny Kiaulehn Photography Hochriesstrasse 19 D-85560 Ebersberg Germany: +49 171 4481562 Italy: +39 380 5070935 rkiaulehn@mac.com www.ronnykiaulehn.com www.everythingbutfish.eu www.element-wellness.com" width="572" height="381" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px" /></p> <p>FÄnix 3 HR watch isnât just for running. It has special feature sets for numerous summer activities like swim training, cycling, golfing, and paddle sports. The feature sets for paddle sports includes stroke count, stroke rate and distance per stroke. With fÄnix 3 HR, you can train with more freedom. With our exclusive Elevate wrist heart rate technology, you can track your heart rate without needing an additional chest strap, allowing you to monitor your fitness whenever and wherever.</p> <p>Paddle out too far? FÄnix 3 HR watch is equipped with ABC sensors to provide relevant, real-time information. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term trends in air pressure. The 3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing whether youâre moving or not.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-24907 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-1-300x200.jpg" alt="© 2015 Ronny Kiaulehn - All rights reseved. Publication of this image in any form without explicit permission is strictly forbidden! Please contact: Ronny Kiaulehn Photography Hochriesstrasse 19 D-85560 Ebersberg Germany: +49 171 4481562 Italy: +39 380 5070935 rkiaulehn@mac.com www.ronnykiaulehn.com www.everythingbutfish.eu www.element-wellness.com" width="570" height="380" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px" /></p> <p>Want to customize your watch? Personalize your fÄnix 3 HR watch with free downloads from our <a href="https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/">Connect IQ Store</a>. <span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.857;">There, you can customize your watch face, add data fields, and get specific paddle sport apps and widgets that provide information at a glance.</span></p> <p>Make this summer count with Garmin and donât forget to share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/stand-paddle-boarding-fenix-3-hr/">Stand Up Paddle Boarding with fÄnix 3 HR</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=c0PUn7HEKgo:79rFmQ8YMG0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=c0PUn7HEKgo:79rFmQ8YMG0:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

<p>It is human nature explore the unknown. For some, exploration isnât a choice; itâs a way of life. This holds true for our newest outdoor ambassador. Introducing Josh Hydeman, an outdoor photographer who focuses on cave exploration.</p> <p>Josh is 35 years old and resides in Portland, OR. He has been taking photographs of caves for about 5 years and has made cave expeditions his number one priority. Just this year he will be filming and photographing ice caves in Craters of the Moon national monument in June, performing caving expeditions in the Klamath mountain range and as well as Tennessee, attending a caving convention in Nevada, and not to mention a few canyoneering trips in Utah.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-24893 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-17-at-1.14.55-PM-240x300.png" alt="Screen Shot 2016-05-17 at 1.14.55 PM" width="413" height="516" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-17-at-1.14.55-PM-240x300.png 240w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-17-at-1.14.55-PM.png 479w" sizes="(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px" /></p> <p>Josh Hydeman uses Garmin products on all his adventures and truly relies on GPS for navigational purposes. He uses Rinos to communicate and track his friends as well as an eTrex to mark waypoints along his treks.</p> <p>âWithout GPS I would not be able to find about 90 percent of the caves I visit. I use the Rinos for taking photographs in caves when the echo is so loud that we can’t shout in rooms and when we are so far away that we can’t hear each other. For instance, in Mexico, we were dropping into pits as deep as 1,200 feet, so we used Rinos to communicate when cavers on the surface were taking to cavers in the deep pits.â</p> <p><img class=" wp-image-24894 aligncenter" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-17-at-1.14.41-PM-300x300.png" alt="Screen Shot 2016-05-17 at 1.14.41 PM" width="403" height="403" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-17-at-1.14.41-PM-300x300.png 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-17-at-1.14.41-PM-150x150.png 150w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-17-at-1.14.41-PM.png 597w" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px" /></p> <p>Josh is an inspiration to anyone who craves outdoor exploration and we are so proud to call him an ambassador. He encourages anyone and everyone to follow your interests, and don’t follow trends. Check out Josh Hydemanâs beautiful outdoor photography<a href="http://www.joshhydeman.com/"> here</a> and donât forget to share with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/outdoor/ambassador-stories-josh-hydeman/">Ambassador Stories: Josh Hydeman</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=01IiaKczpR8:FcHAultffP8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?a=01IiaKczpR8:FcHAultffP8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GarminOnTheTrail?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div> View the full article

Itâs time to gear up for another adventurous summer and what better way to get started than hitting the trails on two wheels. This year you can ride your bike with confidence by utilizing our growing line of Edge GPS bicycle computers. Wherever your ride takes you, you can benefit from the power of an Edge. Headed off-road by yourself? Edge Explore 1000 is the first GPS cycling computer to offer incident detection capabilities via an integrated accelerometer. In the event of an accident, this feature can manually or automatically send your location to your emergency contacts. Need to stay connected? When youâre exploring the world on 2 wheels, keep your phone tucked away from the elements and enjoy connected features like weather alerts and smart notifications displayed on your Edge. When paired with your smartphone and the Garmin Connect Mobile app, Edge offers live tracking, incoming call, email and text alerts, social media sharing, weather, wireless uploads and sending/receiving courses. LiveTrack allows your friends and family to follow your rides in real time, from anywhere in the world. Love to ride off the beaten path? Round-trip routing can help guide your ride if you want to discover new routes in your hometown or when youâre far away from home and want to explore. Simply enter how far you want to ride, starting direction and elevation parameters, and Edge calculates up to 3 cycling-friendly routes. Edge is ideal for touring and adventure and has preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with routable road and bike paths. When adventure calls, answer it on 2 wheels with Garmin Edge. Donât forget to share your adventures with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and use #HaveNoLimits. The post Mountain Biking with Edge Explore 1000 appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Itâs a pretty straightforward idea, but when you donât feel your best, you wonât preform at your peak. If youâre sick, injured or fatigued, you might struggle to push yourself to beat yesterday. One of the most common injuries for a runner is Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or more commonly called, an IT band injury. When the IT band, the ligament running down the outside of the though from hip to shin, is tight or inflamed, it can be vey painful to run, sometimes completely halting your training. This kind of injury often limits runners, but with a few changes to your stride, you can get back to hitting the pavement in no time. Itâs often hard for people to recognize running form errors by themselves. The difference between good form and bad form can come down to centimeters so these tools help reveal these issues. The fÄnix 3 features running dynamics â a collection of biomechanical measurements that tell you a lot about how you run. One of these metrics is real-time cadence, or how many steps taken per minute while you run. By analyzing the data and making the necessary adjustments to the length and frequency of your stride, you could help improve the angulation of your knee and foot position to eventually improve your form and help your pain subside. Another measurement the fÄnix 3 calculates, that is very much correlated to cadence, is called vertical oscillation, or how much you bounce or jump. The more you jump vertically, the less energy is being applied to push forward, so itâs wasted energy. If you take long tall strides, it adds extra wear and tear on the IT band. The watch will track your run and present this data in real-time on your wrist. By analyzing your cadence, vertical oscillation and many of the other metrics the fÄnix 3 provides, you can make necessary adjustments that could eventually help you push forward with your training. The post Running Dynamics with fÄnix 3 appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article