Very often on our treks we stand at the top of a ridge or a view point wanting to know the names of the peaks.
We know the names of the "big ones" and for the others we ask our fellow trekkers, guides etc. who may or may not know the answer.
But in this world of technology and automation there is an answer!
The Peakfinder app for smart phones and tablets both for Apple and Android.
The App has details of more than 2,50,000 mountain peaks and can give you a reading of the peaks once it's knows the location or co-ordinates.
Here is the App at work on Poon Hill looking towards Dhaulagiri in thr Nepal Himalayas:
The details of the app can be found on the web site www.peakfinder.org.
From the web site I reproduce the details below:
The mountains are calling! Explore more mountains than any mountaineer! PeakFinder Earth makes it possible... and shows the names of all mountains and peaks with a 360° panorama display.
This functions completely offline – and worldwide!
This functions completely offline – and worldwide!
PeakFinder knows more than 250’000 peaks - from Mount Everest to the little hill around the corner.
Features
- Works offline and worldwide
- Includes more than 250'000 peak names
- Fast rendering of the surrounding landscapes in a range of 300km/200mil
- Digital binoculars to select less prominent peaks
- 'Show me'-function for visible peaks
- Uses GPS to get your current location
- Maps (online) for viewpoint selection
- Dialog for entering coordinates manually
- Uses compass and accelerometer sensors
- Weekly updates of the peak directory
- Supports iOS devices (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad), Android devices (HTC, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, ...) and Nokia devices (Symbian^3)
So the next time you go on a hike or a trek don't forget to load up the app on your smartphone! It can prove to be mighty helpful!