The company said it recently introduced GPX downloads and real-time location sharing, both offered at no additional cost. Users can download data recorded during a hike — including route, distance and elevation — as a GPX file for use on other devices or platforms. GPX is a standardized file format for GPS-based route data and is compatible with many fitness apps and map services.
Demand among outdoor users has been rising for more than simple storage of activity logs, with more people seeking to sync records across devices or share them on outside platforms. Use cases such as analyzing activity data and managing personalized workouts in running and trekking have also been increasing.
The new real-time location sharing feature lets group hikers see companions’ current locations on a map, helping them track the route and respond if someone strays. In mountainous areas, where terrain and communications conditions can contribute to people getting lost or separated, the feature can serve as a safety tool.
According to the Korea National Park Service and other organizations, a significant share of mountain accidents is linked to delays in determining a person’s location, including cases involving getting lost or slipping. The Trail said it already offers official course searches, map-based navigation, workout tracking and user feed-sharing, and that the update strengthens record management and support for group activities.
“We focused our update on features users need in real-world conditions,” a company official said. “We plan to continue expanding functions that improve both safety and convenience.”
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