HiiKER, have partnered with Purple Lizard maps – the award-winning mapping organization covering many of the popular hiking destinations in the Mid-Atlantic.
HiiKER, has partnered with Purple Lizard maps – bringing their complete mapping series digitally available under a single subscription on HiiKER.
This is HiiKER’s first major independent mapping partner in the US. While the app has risen in popularity in North America, choices of mapping had been limited to the standard offering and USGS (United States Geological Survey) mapping.
Purple Lizard are no strangers to digital mapping, with their mapping already available to purchase on Avenza. However, this is the first time their mapping will entirely be available as part of a single membership. Not to mention the exclusive features that HiiKER provides.
“We have been following Mike and his team’s work at Purple Lizard for a long time now. Their attention to detail and ethos of empowering their customers to create their own adventure is something that truly resonates with HiiKER. We know our users are going to love using Purple Lizard maps.” Paul Finlay, CEO and Founder of HiiKER.
Purple Lizard Maps founder, Mike Herman
Combining the best elements of old world map making and exceptional artistry, on the ground research, and attention to detail, with all the benefits of industry leading digital cartographic design, Purple Lizard offer 18 map titles across PA, VA, WV, OH, (soon MD) and Puerto Rico.
With HiiKER’s suite of features, Purple Lizard are the ideal mapping partner for this region. Now users with a PRO+ subscription will be able to access all 18 titles from Purple Lizard and use them to plan and navigate their hiking adventures. Users can take advantage of the exclusive 3D mapping functionality to see Purple Lizard maps in immersive 3D.
As well as this, they can curate their own hikes by using the extensive POI (points of interest) database, to find the best campsites, water sources, towns, stores and other key considerations for hikers.
Mike Hermann – Founder and Lead Cartographer of Purple Lizard commented on the partnership,
“We are proud HiiKER selected Purple Lizard Maps as their first independent mapping partner in the US. We chose this partnership because like us, the HiiKER team has crafted a map experience curated by and for the outdoor adventure user. The focus of the team at HiiKER resonated with us, their commitment to an exceptional, high quality, extremely user friendly app based map experience makes HiiKERa perfect fit as a digital partner. We know our customers, many of whom use both digital and traditional Purple Lizard Maps for their adventures, will love the Purple Lizard Map library on Hiiker.”
Purple Lizard maps are available now HiiKER within the “Hiking+” map collection for all PRO+ users. Find out more about HiiKER PRO+ here
