When Garmin notified me that I’d be going to Nepal to trek the Langtang Valley, I assumed there was a typo in the email address. Surely, they had the wrong guy. Much of my adult life, I’d found regular suburban living to be physically challenging due to a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis in my mid-twenties. Now, just six months into my 40s, I was going to travel across the globe to do the hike of a lifetime? Most of my friends didn’t believe me — the ones who’ve known me the longest were the most suspicious of the trip because they’d seen me through years of physical therapy and prescriptio ..read more

My overwhelming sense since returning from the 7 Days Out experience in Nepal has been gratitude, along with a desire for everyone who feels that call to push themselves outside their comfort zone — to connect with nature, to test their physical and mental resilience to get that opportunity — to go for it. To be sure, hiking in the Langtang wasn’t only spectacular views and feelings of achievement. I also ate pretty much the same meal — for breakfast, lunch and dinner — every day for a week (because it was the only thing I could keep down!). Fried egg and chapatis anyone?? But that was all par ..read more

From hikers on daytrips to drivers on road trips, the inReach SOS data from 2023 shows that inReach devices are an important tool for adventurers and commuters alike. This year the largest percentage of SOS incidents came from hikers and backpackers, but the biggest increase resulted from driving-related situations. Read on for a look at the statistical breakdown of inReach SOS incidents in 2023. Since 2011, Garmin inReach satellite technology1 has helped individuals stay in touch globally, send and receive messages outside of cellphone service areas, navigate routes, track and share jou ..read more

March 11, 2024 Are you a rider looking to venture off the beaten path? Whether it’s three days or 30 minutes, on- or off-road adventures, discover the route of your dreams with the rugged Garmin zūmo® series. Designed to withstand the elements and rough terrain, Garmin motorcycle navigators such as the zūmo® XT2 are jam-packed with features designed for riders and engineered for motorcycles. The zūmo XT2 allows the solo and group rider to enjoy any adventure. And that’s just the beginning of its offerings. Taking your bike for a spin and going off the grid doesn’t have to mean y ..read more

Take your golf game to the next level with a Garmin golf watch with GPS. Who’s ready to hit the links? Whether you golf for a living or just for fun with friends, you’ll want to consider getting a leg up on the competition with a Garmin GPS golf watch before you aim for the fairway. From the innovative Garmin Approach® product line to the award-winning MARQ® Golfer, you have a variety of options. But not to worry — we’re here to help you decide which feature-packed watch makes the most sense for you and your golf game. For golfers looking to cover the basics with ..read more

New data shows Garmin customers work year-round to meet their goals — no New Year’s resolutions needed. Jan. 4, 2024 The champagne has been popped and Auld Lang Syne has been sung. Now what? Many people use this time as an opportunity to set new goals but before you get too focused on how to change your habits, let’s take the time to appreciate how far you’ve come. Because we happen to think that Garmin customers were pretty great to begin with. Take 2023, for example. As with years past, we decided to take a deep dive into the data collected in the Garmin Connect app, a tool used by millions ..read more

Note: The following recommendations are suggestions only. Each inReach® device can suite a variety of uses and the best match might depend on other criteria not covered in this article. The following are some of the top survey-reported subscriber activities, but this is not a comprehensive list. The Garmin inReach product line is growing. Find out which device is right for you based on your favorite activities. Hiking, Backpacking & Climbing Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting Flying Driving & Motorcycling Trail Running Off-roading & Snowmobiling Boating & Sailing H ..read more

Altitude sickness is not a condition anyone should mess with, making it vital to understand when at risk. It’s also important to know how altitude sickness can be prevented and treated, and how Garmin products are uniquely positioned to track one’s acclimation to increased elevation. Whether you’re planning to hike a 14,000’ mountain, participating in a high-intensity workout at a high elevation or simply spending time in a high-elevation city, there’s a solid chance that altitude sickness could make an appearance. What Is Altitude Sickness? Also known as acute mountain sickness, high-altitude ..read more

While we can’t plan your trip to Olympus for you, we can help you complete the climb virtually — all within your free Garmin Connect account (on mobile or web) when paired with a compatible Garmin watch. The free Garmin Connect app is a fitness tool used by millions worldwide for tracking, analyzing and sharing health and fitness data — and now it offers even more adventure. Start taking the stairs (and we mean a lot of stairs) to earn expedition badges for climbing the equivalent height of popular summits around the world, or increase that step count to earn expedition bad ..read more

Note: The following recommendations are suggestions only. Each inReach® device can suite a variety of uses and the best match might depend on other criteria not covered in this article. The following are some of the top survey-reported subscriber activities, but this is not a comprehensive list. The Garmin inReach product line is growing. Find out which device is right for you based on your favorite activities. Hiking, Backpacking & Climbing Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting Flying Driving & Motorcycling Trail Running Off-roading & Snowmobiling Boating & Sailing H ..read more