This hands-on online training gets you started with Quantum GIS and Open Street Maps to study and understand Himalayan geography and plan your own traverses through the Himalayas across thousands of mountain passes and pre-mapped hiking routes.
Chapter 1 – Getting Started
Chapter 2 – Himalayan Geography
Chapter 3 – Planning a Himalayan Traverse
Chapter 4 – Importing & Visualizing Terrain Features
Chapter 5 – Geo-referencing maps
Chapter 6 – Topography / Elevation
Chapter 7 – Himalayan Explorers
3 Online Sessions on Fridays
Part 1 - Friday May 24, 7:30-9pm
Google Meet (link shared beforehand)
Pre-requisite - laptop or desktop (download & install QGIS from here)