ICELAND 2002: LANDMANNALAUGAR TO SKOGAR TREK - GPS WAYPOINTS

DISCLAIMER: These waypoints were obtained from the maps of Iceland given in the trip info section. They are accurate to the best of my knowledge. However, I cannot be held responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to any persons using this information or any legal ramifications (use of GPS receivers is illegal in some countries), irrespective of cause. Persons using this information should be aware that GPS technology is not a substitute for traditional navigation skills. Also, as with any outdoor activity, even the correct use of GPS technology and this information could still lead to injury or death.

You can download the GPS waypoints below direct to your GPS unit (GPS / PC interface cable required), and save yourself a lot of typing. All you need to do is to follow these easy steps:
1. Visit the GPS Utility website and download the latest version of the GPS Utility program -it's FREE, excellent and easy to use!
2. Follow the instructions in the program's help pages to configure your GPS and COM port (don't worry - its simple!). The program will work with most Garmin and Magellan GPS models (plus others). Click on 'Help' then 'Contents' then 'Initialising' and follow the instructions.
3. Ensure your GPS unit is set up as I have described in 'GPS SETUP' below - ready for navigation in Iceland.
4. Click on this link to download the trek waypoints that are listed below: Rowan's Landmannalaugar - Skogar Trek Waypoints
5. The file that you just downloaded, which contains the waypoints, is a simple text file. All you need to do now is to save the file and copy it into your GPS Utility folder. Just go to 'My Computer', then look in your hard drive, open the 'Program Files' folder and you will see the GPS Utility folder there (if you have installed the Utility program as recommended by the installation instructions, see Step 1).
6. Connect up your GPS unit (ensure it is switched on and ready to receive the data), open the GPS Utility Program, select 'File' then 'Open' then 'Iceland GPS'. You should now see the list of waypoints for the Iceland trek appear. On the task bar, select 'Upload All', wait a few seconds and there you have it - All of the waypoints installed on your GPS and you are ready for the trek!
7. In the unlikely event that you have a problem with the above contact me and I will try to help.
This feature was added 16/08/2003

GPS SETUP:

Initialisation: Iceland

Grid: UTM/UPS

Format: 27 V 0mmmmmmE mmmmmmmN

Map Datum: Hjorsey 1955

Units: Metric

Heading: Auto Mag [Magnetic Variation for 2002 (South Iceland) = 17^o W]

Offset to UTC: +00:00 [Iceland is on GMT all year round]

* These waypoints were logged 'on the ground', rather than by measurement from a map.

Copyright(c) 2002 Rowan Castle. All rights reserved.