#018 - Matt Jacobs is the creator of the acclaimed website CalTopo.com and its search-and-rescue-oriented sister site, SARTopo.com. This week I sit down with Matt to discuss the origins of these tools, thoughts on some of its unique features, and where the platform is going. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: <a href='https://alpinegeek.com/episode18'>https://alpinegeek.com/episode18</a>

Reflections on Rainier

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