Navigating on the Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix Gen2

Easy directions for navigating with the Garmin Fenix 7 & Epix Gen 2, from planning a course to real trail use. Lowest Prices I Found: Epix: https://amzn.to/4tNtq6x F7: https://amzn.to/3MHr2Oc Gear I'm Using Now: inReach: https://hkgy.co/inreach Hiking App: https://hkgy.co/app Watch: https://hkgy.co/watch Shoes: https://hkgy.co/shoes Pack: https://hkgy.co/backpack Rescue Insurance: https://hkgy.co/insurance Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored): https://hikingguy.com/gear More Hiking Content Website: https://hikingguy.com Patreon:   / hikingguy   Monthly Hiking News (free):   / hikingguy   Subscribe:    / hikingguy   The Fenix 7 and Epix Gen 2 share the same navigation workflow. I walk you through creating courses in Garmin Connect and Garmin Explore, loading GPX files, tweaking navigation settings for trail use, and using features like ClimbPro, off-course alerts, and trackback. The video covers both web and mobile planning, then shows real course navigation on the watch. If you want breadcrumb nav with topo maps on a Garmin watch, this is how to set it up and use it. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Garmin Connect vs Garmin Explore 02:28 Garmin Connect Web Course Planning 06:52 Importing GPX as Course 07:57 Garmin Explore Web 09:16 Garmin Explore Web Waypoints 11:17 Garmin Connect Mobile Courses 12:58 Garmin Explore Mobile Courses 14:50 Navigation Settings on Watch 21:09 Course Creation on Watch 23:40 Starting a Course & Screens 24:50 Creating a Waypoint on Watch 26:19 Course Point Alerts 26:45 Using the Map on the Watch 28:50 Climbpro 29:25 Waypoint Proximity Alarm 30:50 Off-Course Alerts 34:00 Trackback / Back to Start 36:38 Syncing Back to Device --- Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.