https://adamthompsonphoto.com/blog/tags/outdoor-skills/Landscape and abandonment photography by Adam Thompson, a Colorado-based photographer and outdoor adventurer.Hugoen-us© 2026 Adam ThompsonTue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://adamthompsonphoto.com/blog/the-problem-with-alltrails/https://adamthompsonphoto.com/blog/the-problem-with-alltrails/Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000MappingOpinionOutdoor SkillsHiking<p><img src="https://adamthompsonphoto.com/blog/the-problem-with-alltrails/cover_hu_6f43a3934297b8c4.jpg" width="1200" height="800" alt=""></p><p>While at first glance AllTrails seems to be a benign application that provides a great deal of value to users, it has a number of issues. In this post, I’ll explore the problems with AllTrails and discuss some of the alternatives that are available.</p>https://adamthompsonphoto.com/blog/the-basics-of-reading-a-topographic-map/https://adamthompsonphoto.com/blog/the-basics-of-reading-a-topographic-map/Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000Outdoor SkillsMapping<p><img src="https://adamthompsonphoto.com/blog/the-basics-of-reading-a-topographic-map/cover_hu_272d7872e079b6b.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt=""></p><p>Being able to read a topographic map is an essential skill for anyone going into the backcountry. This guide will teach you all of the basics you need to know!</p>