GPX Files and Garmin Montana

[+MikeofKorea]

I just renewed my premium membership after a lapse. I used to be able to download GPX files to my Garmin, but that option doesn't appear anymore. Can anyone fill me in on what the deal is now?

[+StefandD]

The Garmin Communicator was depreciated many years ago due to safety issues.

 

But you still can download GPX files:

• On every cache page you have the option to download a GPX file. Download it and move it to the \Garmin\GPX\ folder on your Montana.
• As a Premium Member you can create lists. Lists can be saved as a GPX file but you can sent it directly to your Montana. For this feature Garmin Express must be installed.
• Pocket Queries are also an option. Create a PQ, download it and unzip it to the \Garmin\GPX\ folder on your Montana.

[+MikeofKorea]

I see "download .loc file", but not .gpx file. Hmm.

[+Atlas Cached]

1 hour ago, MikeofKorea said:

I see "download .loc file", but not .gpx file. Hmm.

You have to be a premium member to download GPX.

 

You may need to reset some browser cookies, or try an incognito window. 

 

 

Edited April 26, 2022 by Atlas Cached

[+Atlas Cached]

GPSrChive > How To... > Geocache covers all of the current available geocache download options.

[+Mineral2]

4 hours ago, MikeofKorea said:

I see "download .loc file", but not .gpx file. Hmm.

Loc files should have been depreciated as well... Where are you seeing that option?

Edited April 26, 2022 by Mineral2

[+MikeofKorea]

I see what I've done. I am trying for geodetic benchmarks, and they don't have .gpx files. I don't know what to do with .loc files, though. I'll look around and see what it takes to open them. Regular geocaches I see have the .gpx download option. Thanks to all.

[+Atlas Cached]

2 hours ago, MikeofKorea said:

I see what I've done. I am trying for geodetic benchmarks, and they don't have .gpx files. I don't know what to do with .loc files, though. I'll look around and see what it takes to open them. Regular geocaches I see have the .gpx download option. Thanks to all.

 

GPSrChive > How To... > Benchmark provides a ton of Benchmarking information as well as multiple methods to get all those Benchmarks on your Garmin GPSr so you can search and find them just like Geocaches!