Hiking App Releases Over 25000 Trail Maps for Free Download Making It Safer to Hike

modern met juin 16, 2023

Hiking App Releases Over 25,000 Trail Maps for Free Download, Making It Safer to Hike

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Many hikers have a story about accidentally going off a trail. They thought they were headed in the right direction only to find that they’d strayed far from their intended path. At best this is a minor frustration. At worst, it’s dangerous and requires a rescue mission. Hiking apps are a big help, as they often provide routes and reviews of trails.

But what if you don't have any cell reception? In that case, you'd need offline maps. This feature, however, is often unavailable on hiking apps unless you are a paying subscriber. An Irish hiking app called HiiKER is changing that. It has released all of the trails in its database—over 25,000 routes—and made them available to download free of charge. Users can choose to download a map to their phone or smartwatch for easy access. It also saves their devices’ battery by not having to constantly ping GPS.

“Hiker Safety is our absolute priority,” explains Paul Finlay, CEO and founder of HiiKER. “Offering hikers Free Offline maps on HiiKER, means that everyone can feel confident that they’re on track, regardless of mobile service.”

The app is used by over half a million hikers worldwide, and with this feature it will surely help many who find themselves lost when out in the wilderness.