Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs relate to the web site and more general questions about GPS. For more detailed information about GPSes and the amazing things you can do with them, please see our Education Center and Glossary.

How quickly will my order ship?
Orders usually ship within 2-3 business days from our Wisconsin distribution center. At unusually busy times, such as the holidays, orders may take an extra business day to ship, and very occasionally there may be a delay while we restock on a popular item. Your credit card will only be charged when your order is shipped. You may check your order status online.

Aren't GPSes difficult to use?
Garmin has done a phenomenal job in making all of their GPSes easy to use and supplying excellent "quick start" guides with them. Usually you just need to charge them up (or put in batteries), skim through the quick start guide, and you'll be able to use all the major features of the GPS.

Certainly these GPSes are rich in capabilities, and some of the more complicated features will take a little reading of the manual and learning the unit's screens and button, but for the main job for which you bought it, you'll be out of the door in no time.

Who are you guys?
GPS for Runners is a venture of Mountain Dynamics Inc. together with our partners Peak Electronics Online and Power Merchandizing Corp. Mountain Dynamics is the leading developer of digital GPS trail maps for ski resorts, and has been selling maps and GPS hardware since 2005. More...