How to Send Routes to a Smartwatch
Posted 11 Dec, 2018
Leave your phone in your backpack. Our smartwatch apps let you view route guides and outdoor maps right on your wrist. We support both Apple Watch and Wear OS by Google. We...
Publisher of the Week: Jean-Marc Souchon
Posted 11 Dec, 2018
This week's Publisher of the Week, Jean-Marc Souchon, is a hard-core explorer who embarks on months-long hikes around the world. Happy exploring! Publisher: Jean-Marc Souchon Based in: Toulouse, France Summary: Jean-Marc Souchon is a long-distance hiker with thru-hikes...
Hiking Lapland: Tom Young discusses his wild solo adventure
Posted 04 Dec, 2018
We recently caught up with Tom Young of Bedfordshire, England. Earlier this year, the 29-year-old adventurer completed an incredible 800-mile trek across Lapland, the Arctic Circle region of mainland Europe. This is...
PREMIUM + Maps Launch in 3 More Countries
Posted 04 Dec, 2018
G’day Australia, Hola Spain, Hallo! Norway, We’ve been busy here at ViewRanger. Last week we launched PREMIUM + Maps products in Australia, Spain, and Norway. These new products come packed with tools and maps, nearly everything you...
Publisher of the Week: Sky Strolls Ltd.
Posted 04 Dec, 2018
This week's Publisher of the Week is based in Suffolk and creates bespoke tailored routes for every need. Happy exploring! Publisher: Skye Strolls Ltd, one of ViewRanger's top 2018 publishers. Based in: Suffolk, UK Summary: Skye Stroll's main...
How to share your location with ViewRanger BuddyBeacon
Posted 13 Nov, 2018
BuddyBeacon is a unique feature in the ViewRanger app that allows you to share your real-time location with friends and family while you’re out hiking. ViewRanger uses the GPS chip in your phone...
Publisher of the Week: Stephen Lioy
Posted 13 Nov, 2018
This week's Publisher of the Week takes us to Kyrgyzstan where author and photographer Stephen Lioy shares his routes in ViewRanger. Happy exploring! Publisher: Stephen Lioy Based in: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Summary: Stephen Lioy is a Lonely Planet author and tourism development...
Publisher of the week: Cycling Otherwise
Posted 06 Nov, 2018
This week we continue highlighting great publishers in ViewRanger who share amazing routes. Happy exploring! Publisher: Cycling Otherwise Based in: Burslem, UK Summary: Cycling Otherwise helps people with disabilities get helpful information about cycling so they can enjoy...
Apple Updates: Bigger Screens, Bigger Maps
Posted 06 Nov, 2018
Hello Explorers! Last week we pushed out a ViewRanger update to support the new iPhones and Apple Watches. The big news is we now support all the bigger screen sizes. And that...
Guest Blog: 5 Tips for Hiking with Kids
Posted 06 Nov, 2018
Preparing for your first hiking trip with kids can feel both exciting and daunting. These expert tips will help make family adventures run as smoothly as possible. Oli Reed runs The Outdoor Dad...
How to plot routes on ViewRanger
Posted 30 Oct, 2018
ViewRanger contains thousands of free hiking routes for you to download and follow all over the world, but you can also plan your own hikes at home then follow them using the...
Publisher of the week: Archaeoroutes
Posted 30 Oct, 2018
This week we kick-started a new series called Publisher of the Week where we highlight publishers sharing amazing routes in ViewRanger. Happy exploring! Publisher: Archaeoroutes Based in: Somerset, UK Summary: Archaeoroutes features a range of routes,...