Website & Backend ToolTrail administrators can fill out simple forms, with functions to upload maps as images, to build the complete internet-based application.

Mobile AppRequires a cell phone signal to run. QR codes will be placed on existing signs along trekking trails. An offline, light application will also be available.

Trekkers, bikers, skiers and other adventurers will snap the QR code on the signs and access a mobile website.

The mobile website for a specific checkpoint would have five tabs: current checkpoint, extended maps, other checkpoints, social trekking and help and emergency information.

Trekto How it Works

!You are at checkpoint #21123

Monte Stivo SummitSAT trail 667Altitude: 2096 m

Map of the area:

Face the QR code on the sign to orient the map

More info: context, history, nature, whatever, etc.

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Current checkpoint

An introduction to the checkpoint and easy orientation or re-orientation aid.

Checkpoint number, checkpoint name, trail, geographic relevant information.

Limited-resolution, orientable surrounding area map.

Additional information: natural and geographical context, history, sight reference, anecdotes, etc.

! Extended maps and Weather

Depending on internet availability or data plan, users can download more detailed maps of the

surrounding area.

Current position will be marked.

Potential option: for crowdsourcing maps, weather and geological features

Weather updates and storm tracking

!Closest checkpoints:

Rifugio P. Marchetti – 45 min info directions

Monte Argentario – 50 min info directions

Cima Bassa – 1h 20 min info directions

Cima Alta – 2h info directions

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Checkpoints and Landmarks

Additional landmarks, checkpoints and destinations of interest.

Time, distance, and access to info summary of other checkpoints.

Directions from current location.

Function: access info on any registered checkpoint by browser.

!Share your location!

Maria Ines Guaia just reached the Monte Stivo Summit! (Altitude: 2096 m)

Leave your testimonial at this checkpoint:

Other people’s testimonials:

Mutlu, John, Austin and Ines finally reached the summit, after almost 8 hours of treking through the fog! Totally worth it, heading now to the rifugio to spend the night :)

On September 21st, 2012, 7:41 pm

Pier Francesco made it! So tired but so happy!On September 10th, 2012, 5:20 pm

Incredible view! High five to all the fellow hikers – EleneOn August 27th, 2012, 6:16 pm

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Social trekking

Connect to social media accounts and post from location.

An update related to the current point will be suggested, but editable.

Leave a testimonial at checkpoint: Message will remain stored in the checkpoint log or “visits book” and will be accessible also via web.

Trekkers can receive messages from friends back home: “Congrats! You made it! Now get home safe(: Love you, Maria”

!Emergency numbers:

All emergencies: 106Mountain Patrol: 15 6763 5933Fire Brigade: 15 6290 4988Rifugio P. Marchetti: 15 6226 4899

Closest help point: 25 min: private farm with telephone line, first aid kit and water available in case of emergency.directions

Shortest way to public transportation: 1h 5min: Arco San Pietro bus stop.directions

Emergency information

Emergency numbers, info and directions to nearest help point and public transport.

Emergency numbers for local authorities, residents and closest rifugios

Activate tracking beacon on cell phone

!You are at checkpoint #21123

Monte Stivo SummitSAT trail 667Altitude: 2096 m

Map of the area:

Face the QR code on the sign to orient the map

More info: context, history, nature, whatever, etc.

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667

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Trekto Light: Offline App

Download select checkpoint pages on a particular trail or route. Simpler and lighter, it includes checkpoint and emergency information.

Current checkpoint tab: Limited-resolution, orientable surrounding area map. Additional information: natural and geographical context, sight reference and history

Other checkpoints tab: Additional landmarks, checkpoints and destinations of interest.

Emergency information tab: Emergency numbers, information and directions on and to nearest help point and public transport.

!Emergency numbers:

All emergencies: 106Mountain Patrol: 15 6763 5933Fire Brigade: 15 6290 4988

Closest help point: 25 min: private farm with telephone line, first aid kit and water available in case of emergency.directions

Shortest way to public transportation: 1h 5min: Arco San Pietro bus stop.directions

!Closest checkpoints:

Rifugio P. Marchetti – 10 min info directions

Monte Argentario – 50 min info directions

Cima Bassa – 1h 20 min info directions

Cima Alta – 2h info directions