You can download and install the latest version of the BackCountry Navigator Software from this page. It will replace the version you have, if any.

If you have not yet purchased a license to BackCountry Navigator, you can use the software in trial mode. The trial version is identical to the full version except for the time restrictions. We continue to collect feedback about the software to ensure that the software meets your needs and works smoothly on your device. Suggestions and problem reports are welcome.  

To use the software, you will need a Windows Mobile device, 2003 and later, that uses a stylus. A GPS receiver that attaches to your Pocket PC is also helpful, but not required. By downloading, you agree to provide feedback on the operation of the software on your device.

You can also download the Desktop version to your Windows PC. It is like the mobile version, only designed for a bigger screen.  

What do the  different choices for installers do?

Picking the right installer will depend on what you want to do:

• Are you browsing this page from your desktop or laptop computer, and have your mobile device connected to a cable or cradle? If so, then use the "Run From Desktop" link above. When prompted, push the deploy button to copy and begin the install on the device.
• Are you browsing the page from your mobile device, or want an installer that you can copy to the device and run from there? If so, use the "Run on Device" link above. Save the autorun.exe fiel and run it on your device.  
• Do you wish to enjoy all the benefits of BackCountry Navigator on your desktop and laptop computer? Plus be able to create maps there that you can copy and use on your mobile device? Then follow the link to the desktop version above. Run the installer on your computer, then look in the start menu for the new link to the BackCountry Navigator software.  

What if I get unexpected messages?

• "Autorun.exe[1] is not a valid win32 executable": The "Run on Device" link was used from your desktop computer. See the options above.
• "BcNavInstall is a valid pocket pc program": The "Run From Desktop" link was used on your mobile device. See the options above.     

What if I have a version already installed?

• Ensure that it is not running (soft reset if you need to make sure). Then you can install the new version over it.
• If you are using a trial version, the number of days left will not be affected.
• If you have purchased and activated the software, installing the new version will not affect the license and will not require reactivation. 

The following are part of the install for 2.0:

• .NET Compact Framework Version 2.0 SP2. The next generation of the .NET Framework brings greater robustness, better multithreaded performance, and support for drawing trails. This is preloaded in WM 6.0 devices, but will be updated to Service Pack 2 by the install.  
• .NET CF 2.0 String Resources.  A small installation with English system messages.
• BackCountry Navigator 2. This installs the binaries for the BackCountry Navigator program itself.

It is reccommended that you accept the install/upgrade for all of these components to ensure that BackCountry Navigator functions properly on your device. After the first installation, you can simply accept the upgrade for BackCountry Navigator.  

The trial version of the software will function for 21 days. It is identical to the full version except for the time restrictions. 

Feedback

You may submit defect reports, questions, and feature suggestions to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If this is a defect report, or error message you have received, please include the file BCNavLog.txt from the "My Documents" folder on your mobile device.  This contains additional information that may be helpful in our debugging. Please mention also what steps you took before the error message occurred. You may be contacted for additional information.

1.X Version

If you are running Pocket PC 2002, you may access the latest 1.0 Installer using the following link. It is no longer being updated, but is still available for Pocket PC 2002 users.

• Download BackCountry Navigator 1.2.1

The following four components are part of the device install for 1.0:

• .NET Compact Framework Service Pack 3. This is the latest version of the 1.0  framework. Pocket PC 2003 comes preinstalled with Service Pack 1. It is reccommended you update to this latest version for the latest fixes from Microsoft.
• SQL Server CE 2.0. This is the mobile database that allows you to store all waypoints and image data together in a map datafile. Your Pocket PC will most likely not have this installed unless you have already installed a program that uses it.  
• .NET Compact Framework English Error Messages. This is a small file installing some english language resources for error messages.
• BackCountry Navigator. This installs the binaries for the BackCountry Navigator program itself.  

SQL Server CE 2.0 is not needed by version 2.0, so it can be uninstalled if you have uninstalled 1.0.