Google Earth on 14ers.com
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- BillMiddlebrook
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by BillMiddlebrook » 01 Dec 2011, 15:13
I've added embedded Google Earth functionality into various parts of the site so maps can be viewed in 3-D without having to open Google Earth separately. The new process requires a Google browser plug-in, so you may be asked to install it the first time you try to access the "Earth" link on maps. Once the plug-in is installed, you can easily use Google Earth when you see "Earth" as a map type on a 14ers.com Google Map.
Here are some of the places where it shows up:
Routes: Maps (click on the Google Map/Earth link, above the map)
Routes: Nearby Peaks (click on the Nearby Peaks tab)
Trip Reports: When a Google Map has been included (in this report, it's near the bottom)
Main 14er Photo Pages: "Map of Nearby Peaks," near the top)
Sample map from Mt. Yale Route #1:
I'll get this on www.13ers.com soon...
Here are some of the places where it shows up:
Routes: Maps (click on the Google Map/Earth link, above the map)
Routes: Nearby Peaks (click on the Nearby Peaks tab)
Trip Reports: When a Google Map has been included (in this report, it's near the bottom)
Main 14er Photo Pages: "Map of Nearby Peaks," near the top)
Sample map from Mt. Yale Route #1:
I'll get this on www.13ers.com soon...
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Re: Google Earth on 14ers.com
by tmathews » 01 Dec 2011, 15:20
Sweet addition. Thanks for continuously enhancing the functionality of this site! 
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Re: Google Earth on 14ers.com
by metalmountain » 01 Dec 2011, 16:25
That is a pretty awesome addition, thanks Bill!
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Re: Google Earth on 14ers.com
by wildlobo71 » 01 Dec 2011, 17:12
That's a great addition, Bill! Thanks for all you do.
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Constantly seeking the next altitude adjustment.
"In a storm, dude, you don't wanna go up in the mountains, are you crazy? That's just putting you closer to the storm; you wanna go low... low as you can be." - Charlie Kelly
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Re: Google Earth on 14ers.com
by KentonB » 01 Dec 2011, 17:46
Bill, how soon until you add 3D holographic displays with realtime satellite imagery feeds? 
(You never know unless you ask, right?)
Thanks for always making this site the best on the web! Great addition!
(You never know unless you ask, right?)
Thanks for always making this site the best on the web! Great addition!
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Re: Google Earth on 14ers.com
by Bean » 02 Dec 2011, 08:37
We're in the future! Pretty cool addition to the site.
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Re: Google Earth on 14ers.com
by MUni Rider » 04 Dec 2011, 02:25
Just when I thought this website couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
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Re: Google Earth on 14ers.com
by Mark A Steiner » 05 Dec 2011, 09:22
It's getting harder to find an excuse to get lost on a hike or climb.
Very soon, the thread labeled "What can I do to improve 14ers.com" will be obsolete.
Very soon, the thread labeled "What can I do to improve 14ers.com" will be obsolete.
Good day.
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Re: Google Earth on 14ers.com
by BillMiddlebrook » 05 Dec 2011, 11:09
I'm working on adding Google Earth tours to all of the KML files on the site. We will then be able to run an Earth tour for the route lines.
Here are a couple that I've finished (on the Route Maps page, click "Route Tour" link above the map):
Belford (standard route)
Bierstadt (standard route)
Antero (standard route)
To view in full-screen, click the
icon.
Only another 120+ to do!!
Here are a couple that I've finished (on the Route Maps page, click "Route Tour" link above the map):
Belford (standard route)
Bierstadt (standard route)
Antero (standard route)
To view in full-screen, click the
icon.Only another 120+ to do!!
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