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Climbers Get Turn-by-Turn GPS on Rock Faces | Canada News
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A climber’s dream meets tech innovation: Ben Pearman, a University of Calgary master’s student and seasoned climber, created ThreeTopo—an app that turns steep rock faces into navigable digital maps. Using drone footage, it builds 3D route models with turn-by-turn guidance, perfect for one-handed use during climbs. Born from real-world struggles on Mount Yamnuska, where terrain can be deceiving, the app cuts through guesswork and cryptic notes, helping even experienced climbers avoid getting lost. Pearman’s vision? A crowdsourced database of routes across North America—from BC to Nevada—to make climbing safer and more accessible. It’s smart tech tackling an old-school challenge, turning risky ascents into smarter, more confident climbs.
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