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Suunto Wing giveaway winner announced!
Over the past month (July 2025), everyone who purchased a Suunto watch from GPS Training was automatically entered into our prize draw to win a pair of Suunto Wing headphones.
Interview with Dan Southam, the UK Marketing Manager for Suunto
In the 113th episode of the GPS Training Podcast, Jonn interviews Dan Southam, the UK Marketing Manager for Suunto, a Finnish outdoor brand with a rich heritage dating back to 1936. Dan outlines Suunto’s journey from inventing the liquid-filled compass to developing advanced GPS watches designed specifically for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Suunto’s core mission is to inspire people to get outside and explore mountainous terrains and trails safely, providing reliable technology tailored for activities like trail running, hiking, bikepacking, skiing, and snowboarding.
How to Use a GPS for Hiking: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you're new to using a handheld GPS device or a Garmin GPS for hiking, this guide will walk you through the basics — from planning your route to saving your track at the end of the day. Whether you're tackling a local trail or heading into the hills, learning how to use a GPS will give you more confidence, greater safety, and better navigation on your outdoor adventures.
Chat GPT - co-host on the GPS Training Podcast
In this episode of the GPS Training Podcast, Jon is joined by a new (and slightly robotic) co-host – Chat GPS – the voice of our brand-new GPS Training AI bot.
Garmin Simplifies inReach Subscription Plans (June 2025 Update)
If you own a Garmin inReach device — or are thinking of getting one — there’s great news. As of 5th June 2025, Garmin has made some major updates to their inReach subscription plans, making them simpler, more flexible, and easier on your wallet when you’re not using your device.
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