HiiKER
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Outdoor Recreation, Technology |
| Founded 📆 | 2021 |
| Founder 👔 | Paul Finlay |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
Key people | Paul Finlay (CEO) |
| Products 📟 | Mobile app, Website |
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| 🌐 Website | hiiker |
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HiiKER is a navigation app that provides hiking trails and outdoor navigation tools.[1][2] Available on Android, iOS, and the web, the app contains topographic maps, trail information, offline maps, GPS tracking, and route planning.[3]
History
HiiKER was founded in 2021 in County Meath, Ireland, by Paul Finlay.[2] Initially launched as an iteration of the "Waymarked Trails" app, which Paul Finlay had previously developed for iOS and Android devices,[1] The company later relocated its headquarters to Liverpool, United Kingdom.[4]
Overview
The app provides detailed information on trails, including distance, elevation, duration, and trail type, and allows users to access topographic maps and navigation tools.[1] As of 2023, HiiKER includes trails in countries such as Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.[5] The platform includes user-generated content such as photos and reviews.[2]
Collaborations
In 2023, HiiKER partnered with Coillte, the Irish state forestry company, to launch a pilot program providing digital maps and information for seven Coillte forests.[6][4]
Reception
HiiKER has been featured in media outlets such as The Irish Times, which highlighted its role in guiding users on walking and hiking routes across Ireland.[1] The Great Outdoors Magazine reviewed the app positively, noting its extensive trail database and useful features for hikers.[3] The app has been recognized for contributing to hiker safety by releasing thousands of trail maps for free download.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "HiiKER: A Free Irish App to Guide You on the Best Walking and Hiking Routes Around the Country". The Irish Times. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Earley, Kelly (15 June 2023). "How HiiKER Is Helping Hikers Discover New Trails". Silicon Republic. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "HiiKER App Review". The Great Outdoors Magazine. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Coillte and HiiKER Enhance Visitor Experience in Forests". Irish Tech News. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Popular Hiking App Releases 27,000 Trail Maps to Download for Free to Increase Hiker Safety". Good News Network. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ "Coillte and HiiKER Unveil Innovative Pilot Programme to Enhance Visitor Experience at Seven Coillte Forests". Coillte. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
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