Guidebook vs. App

While working on my hiking guidebook, “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Denver and Boulder” I relied on an app for mapping my hikes. Yet, I tend to rely on books like mine when searching for ideas on where to go hiking and appreciate the expertise of a single author, knowing their editors reviewed and fact-checked everything. When I’m online though I see a lot of people suggesting apps to recommend hikes.

In this Menasha Ridge Press blog, I highlight the pros and cons of guidebooks and apps for novice to experienced hikers.