Slope-Angle Shading in GAIA

[GunsAreFun]

Has anyone been able to get it to work on an iPhone? I use it when escouting, especially when planning routes. It is an awesome layer that shows things the contour lines don’t and having it on the phone would be great for planning routes in the field.

For example, we ran into probably a 60-70° hill (is it a cliff at that point?) that was at least 50’ tall in CO last September that was very much missing from USGS Topo. We couldn’t find a way around and changed plans. Looking today, it was very evident with slope shading.

 

[Erict]

It works for me on iPhone with iOS 18.4.1 - I have the GAIA Premium.

Try removing layers until slope shading is the only layer, then add back the layers you need. If travelling to areas without cell coverage, you may experiment to see if it is a "downloadable/offline" layer that works.

UPDATE: Here is an iphone screenshot showing how it appears on the phone - just about the same resolution as on a big screen computer monitor:

 

[mtwarden]

It's the first layer I add at home looking over potential routes; really indicative of where I might expect snow to linger and in the winter looking for potential avy danger

I don't have a premium subscription, but found this:

Here's how you can access and download the slope angle layer for offline use:

1. Get a Gaia GPS Premium Membership: The slope angle layer is a premium feature, so you'll need to subscribe to access it.
2. Access the Slope Angle Layer:
   • In the Gaia GPS app, go to the layers menu.
   • Select the "Features/Weather Overlays" tab.
   • Scroll down and select "Slope Angle".
   • Tap the "Add Layer" button.
3. Download Maps with Slope Angle Layer:
   • Once the slope angle layer is added, you can download maps for offline use, including the slope angle data.
   • Download the map area you need, ensuring the slope angle layer is toggled on during the download process.
   • Remember that downloading high-resolution maps with the slope angle layer can consume significant storage space on your device.
   • Connect to Wi-Fi to ensure a faster and more reliable download.

 

[GunsAreFun]

It works for me on iPhone with iOS 18.4.1

Try removing layers until slope shading is the only layer, then add back the layers you need. If travelling to areas without cell coverage, you may experiment to see if it is a "downloadable/offline" layer that works.

Ya I’ve tried that but thank you.

I’ve had GAIA for 5+ years and have never had it work well on my phone.

In the past, it would show up but it was splotchy like it got stuck loading or something.

 

[Tilzbow]

I’ve been using GAIA for several years but had never heard of this layer until I read this thread. I just opened GAIA on my iPhone 11 Pro, found the layer, added it and it worked just as described. I’m running iOS 18.5.

 

[GunsAreFun]

I’ve been using GAIA for several years but had never heard of this layer until I read this thread. I just opened GAIA on my iPhone 11 Pro, found the layer, added it and it worked just as described. I’m running iOS 18.5.

Well I’m glad you’re happy lol

 

[GunsAreFun]

I cleared my cache (which I do regularly so don’t think that was it) and then did “Refresh Authentication” and now it works.

That refresh thing was the same thing that fixed the syncing issue last year.

 

[Z Barebow]

I use it all of the time to plan routes. (I use pc and Iphone) You can pick the "best" route through some nasty climbs.

Before I found it, I did a nasty decent down a finger ridge as I was running out of light. It was potentially life altering. I thought I was cliffed out several times as I slid on my ass and could not see bottom. I can still remember sparks flying as rocks tumbled several hundred yards down the slope.

When I found GAIA slope shading in the off season I checked the route. Nothing but purple and black. My carcass would still be there if I tried packing meat down that thing.

Great layer.

 

[Tilzbow]

Well I’m glad you’re happy lol

Well you asked if others have it working and so far two or three have responded with positive results.

Glad you were able to get it working by clearing the cache or refreshing.

I’ve had things not work well with GAIA with slow or poor internet connection so maybe that’s part of it, too.

 

[GunsAreFun]

And now it’s not working again.