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25 years of trails

FunTreks — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:11:45 +0000

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated community of adventurers who have stood by us throughout this incredible quarter-century. Your demand for the best trail information has driven FunTreks’ evolution into what it is today.

Our humble beginnings in 1996, with just a notepad and the odometer on our Jeep produced our first black and white knock-out selling guidebook. Today we use GPS to produce vibrant color spiral-bound guidebooks, user-friendly supporting mobile app and an information-packed website featuring updates and free GPS downloads for every trail.

Our coverage spans over 4 states and 600 trails, with accurate trail descriptions, precise directions, and tailor-made maps, totaling an impressive 8,000 miles of trails. What sets us apart is that this extensive documentation has been a personal journey undertaken by only two individuals – Charles A. Wells and Matt Peterson, FunTreks authors. Together, they estimate a staggering 290,000 miles of driving over the past 25 years.

Throughout the highs and lows, successes and challenges, what truly brings us joy is encountering you – the passionate adventurer – on the trail, eager to show us the guidebook that led you there.

As we reflect on our journey, FunTreks remains steadfast in our commitment to serving you for many more years. Here’s to the next chapter of exploration, discovery, and countless trail stories!

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FunTreks a different Kind of App

FunTreks — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:34:55 +0000

There are lots of great all-purpose backcountry apps out there. We know because we use many of them ourselves. What makes our app different is that it specifically matches the trails in our books. The waypoints match the book, and the tracklog follows the route in the book. And you don’t need an internet connection to see your position as you move along the trail. The app is not intended to be used alone, so you will still need the guidebooks for our custom maps showing the difficulty and many important items throughout the trail.

When you have connectivity, you see a full detailed satellite image. Without connectivity, you can download a terrain map with just one click. Even if you forget to download a terrain map without connectivity, the trail and waypoints will always show on the screen.

When you buy the app, it includes every trail we have for a one-time fee! There is no need to buy each book. New books are added as a free update.

If you hate the complexity of most apps, try ours. Our customers tell us it’s the easiest app they’ve ever used.

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Using Your Guidebook; Current Conditions

FunTreks — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:07:34 +0000

Trail changes are just a part of the game. But here at FunTreks, we’ve got your back to keep you in the know. Our guidebook is packed with all the tools you need to handle whatever comes your way.

Let me share a recent trail change I checked out using our trusty guidebook. This is a routine thing we do to double-check updates submitted on the FunTreks website.

Trail #23 – Little Dolores Canyon
Guide to Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel-Drive Trails 4th Edition

A loyal customer sent us an update and a snapshot of a gate blocking the trail entrance. No worries, my first move was to scout for recent mapping info online. Luckily, Colorado’s got the Colorado Trail Explorer website, and it didn’t take long to find the exact section I was after. Boom! There it was, a clear break in the BLM road, backing up what the customer reported.

I didn’t stop there. I picked up the phone and dialed the number listed under “Current Conditions” in our guidebook.

A friendly voice on the other end knew all about the situation and told me that the gate was legit, but fear not – there was another route to access the trail. She even took the time to show me where it was on the map. Super helpful!

The new entrance looks like this. You will find the finished update located on the trail page located on FunTreks website.

Remember, private land gates can pop up in our offroad world. Stay calm when you stumble upon one. The BLM and National Forest crews are working hard to keep trails open and figure out alternate routes in case of closures. And yeah, we get it – sometimes finding info can be a wild goose chase. That’s why we’ve put in the effort to give you the right tools in our guidebook, connecting you with the folks who’ve got the info.

Matt
Author

Oh, and remember to hit us up with any updates you have. Whether it’s trail changes, conditions, or just a good ol’ trail review, it could be a game-changer for the next person.

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FunTreks App

FunTreks — Wed, 10 May 2017 21:21:43 +0000

Check out the FunTreks app!

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FunTreks trails on Android

FunTreks — Wed, 10 May 2017 20:03:48 +0000

FunTreks website offers free tracklog downloads for personal use.
This video demonstrates how to download a trail and use it in GAIA GPS. To learn how to use GAIA GPS offline click here.

Backcountry Navigator Pro update 2020:

FunTreks will no longer provide new products thru Backcountry Navigator in-app purchases. You will be able to continue using the app until the developer decides to stop updating the app. You can also download trails from our website and directly import the tracklogs to BCN, similar to the video above.

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FunTreks guides eBooks available

FunTreks — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:29:33 +0000

FunTreks has a brand new treat for you: FunTreks Presents, five eBooks of our most famous 4×4 guidebooks.

We have taken our trusted trail info and made it available for your tablet and smartphone. The eBooks have the same content as our printed guidebooks. Find your trail quickly by tapping it in the table of contents. Finally, no more misplacing that awesome trail book!

You can download these titles from the following eBook retailers: Amazon and Apple.

Click the book you want, look under the “add to cart” button to find the direct link to each book for your mobile device.

Guide to Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails 3rd Edition
Guide to Northern Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails 3rd Edition
Guide to Arizona Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails 2nd Edition
Guide to Moab, UT Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails 3rd Edition
Guide to California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails

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