Planning Aids for Bikepacking and Hiking | Simplify Your Adventure

Why Choose Our Planning Aids for Bikepacking and Hiking?

Welcome to our Planning Aids collection, your go-to resource for Planning Aids for Bikepacking and Hiking. Whether you’re preparing to race, tour, or hike, these resources are designed to simplify pre-adventure planning and provide quick, reliable reference while on the trail. From key route data to essential stops along the way, our Planning Aids ensure you’re well-prepared for every mile of your journey.

Our Planning Aids cover some of the most iconic and challenging routes for bikepackers and hikers, including the Tour Divide, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR), Arizona Trail Race (AZTR), Colorado Trail Race (CTR), and Kokopelli Trail. While some routes are offered in both Northbound (NOBO) and Southbound (SOBO) directions, others are specific to the direction of the race. Select Planning Aids also include both US Standard and Metric units to suit your needs, ensuring you have the right data for every ride or hike. See individual Planning Aids below for more specifics.

Wherever Your Adventure Leads, We’re Here to Help.
From iconic bikepacking routes to scenic hiking trails and grueling race courses, our Planning Aids are built to empower adventurers of all levels. Start your journey prepared and stay on track—because every mile matters.

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What Are Planning Aids?

Our Planning Aids for Bikepacking and Hiking are comprehensive resources designed to assist both bikepackers and hikers in effectively planning and navigating their adventures. Whether you’re tackling challenging bikepacking routes, exploring scenic trails, or preparing for a hiking expedition, these aids deliver critical route data and information to simplify your preparation and keep you focused on your journey.

From mileage data to key resupply points and water sources, our Planning Aids for Bikepacking and Hiking provide the essential details to help you stay on track and fully experience the trail. We aim to support your success, no matter how you choose to explore the outdoors.

Why Use Our Planning Aids?

Our planning aids for bikepacking and hiking are trusted by experienced bikepackers, endurance riders, and hikers because they simplify preparation and provide clarity where it matters most. With our Planning Aids, you can:

Plan with Confidence: Know exactly what’s ahead, from water stops to elevation changes, whether you’re on two wheels or exploring on foot.
Save Time: Get all the key route details in one organized place—no more piecing together scattered info, whether you’re planning a ride or a hike.
Stay Focused on the Journey: With your prep done, you’ll spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the experience, whether you’re riding or hiking.

What You Get

When you choose our Planning Aids, you gain access to reliable and organized route-specific data, including:

Point-of-Interest (POI) Data:
- Mileage markers, cumulative distances, and key stops along the route.
- Locations for resupply points, water sources, bike shops, and other critical services.
Route Metrics:
- Elevation gain/loss, max/min elevations, and pavement mileage.
- Detailed charts to help you anticipate climbs, descents, and varying terrain.
Practical Notes for Riders:
- Guidance for navigating remote areas, staying prepared for dry stretches, and hitting resupply points.
- Finish targets and other planning details to set achievable goals for each ride.
Convenient Formats:
- Delivered as easy-to-use PDF files, available in both SOBO (Southbound) and NOBO (Northbound) formats where applicable.
Free Updates Throughout the Year:
- Planning Aids include the most current data available at the time of purchase and are valid through December 31 of that year. If new information becomes available, you’ll receive free updates via email to ensure you’re always using the latest data.