Trekto is an online platform for offline adventures. On the trail, trekkers, bikers and skiers can download maps, check out local information and check in with their social networks.

1. Trekto How it Works
Website & Backend Tool
Trail administrators can fill out simple forms, with functions to
upload maps as images, to build the complete internet-based
application.
Mobile App
Requires 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.

2. ! Current checkpoint
You are at checkpoint #21123
An introduction to the checkpoint and easy
Monte Stivo Summit orientation or re-orientation aid.
SAT trail 667
Altitude: 2096 m
 Checkpoint number, checkpoint name,
Map of the area: trail, geographic relevant information.
667
640
 Limited-resolution, orientable
Monte Stivo Summit surrounding area map.
667  Additional information: natural and
geographical context, history, sight
Face the QR code on the sign to orient the map reference, anecdotes, etc.
More info: context, history, nature,
whatever, etc.

3. ! 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

4. ! Checkpoints and Landmarks
Additional landmarks, checkpoints and
Closest checkpoints:
destinations of interest.
Rifugio P. Marchetti – 45 min
info directions
 Time, distance, and access to info
summary of other checkpoints.
Monte Argentario – 50 min
info directions
Cima Bassa – 1h 20 min
 Directions from current location.
info directions
Cima Alta – 2h
info directions
 Function: access info on any registered
checkpoint by browser.
Search by checkpoint #

5. ! Social trekking
Share your location! Connect to social media accounts and post
from location.
Maria Ines Guaia just reached the Monte Stivo
Summit! (Altitude: 2096 m)
 An update related to the current point will
edit be suggested, but editable.
Leave your testimonial at this checkpoint:  Leave a testimonial at checkpoint:
Message will remain stored in the
checkpoint log or “visits book” and will be
Other people’s testimonials: accessible also via web.
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  Trekkers can receive messages from
friends back home: “Congrats! You made
Pier Francesco made it! So tired but so happy!
On September 10th, 2012, 5:20 pm it! Now get home safe(: Love you, Maria”
Incredible view! High five to all the fellow hikers – Elene
On August 27th, 2012, 6:16 pm

6. ! Emergency information
Emergency numbers, info and directions to
Emergency numbers: nearest help point and public transport.
All emergencies: 106  Emergency numbers for local authorities,
Mountain Patrol: 15 6763 5933 residents and closest rifugios
Fire Brigade: 15 6290 4988
Rifugio P. Marchetti: 15 6226 4899  Activate tracking beacon on cell phone
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

7. ! Trekto Light: Offline App
You are at checkpoint #21123 Download select checkpoint pages on a particular
Monte Stivo Summit trail or route. Simpler and lighter, it includes
checkpoint and emergency information.
SAT trail 667
Altitude: 2096 m
 Current checkpoint tab: Limited-
Map of the area: resolution, orientable surrounding area map.
667 Additional information: natural and geographical
context, sight reference and history
640
Monte Stivo Summit
 Other checkpoints tab: Additional
landmarks, checkpoints and destinations of
interest.
667
Face the QR code on the sign to orient the map
 Emergency information tab: Emergency
numbers, information and directions on and to
More info: context, history, nature, nearest help point and public transport.
whatever, etc.

8. ! !
Closest checkpoints: Emergency numbers:
Rifugio P. Marchetti – 10 min All emergencies: 106
info directions Mountain Patrol: 15 6763 5933
Fire Brigade: 15 6290 4988
Monte Argentario – 50 min
info directions Closest help point: 25 min: private farm
with telephone line, first aid kit and water
Cima Bassa – 1h 20 min available in case of emergency.
info directions directions
Cima Alta – 2h Shortest way to public transportation: 1h
info directions 5min: Arco San Pietro bus stop.
directions