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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Technology on the trail"”.
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Technology on the Trail: Using Cultural Probes to Understand Hikers
The definition of technology may have changed quite a bit over the years, but people have been bringing technology to remote, natural locations since long before concepts like recreational hiking or national parks existed. Nowadays, "digital" is usually implied before the word technology, and …
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Using K-Mode Clustering to Identify Personas for Technology on the Trail
… term used differently by different people, and technology has an increasing role in the hikes that people take. Given the tremendous growth in technology capabilities for fitness, navigation, and communication, the breadth of devices and applications has expanded. Use of technology differs based …
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Supporting Digital Conservation through Mediated Communication on the Appalachian Trail
Spanning 14 states in the northeast United States, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, with thousands of individuals attempting to thru-hike the AT every year. For its scenic views and accessibility from the cities, the AT is experiencing a record number of …
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Describing Trail Cultures through Studying Trail Stakeholders and Analyzing their Tweets
… a weekend activity, to many outdoor enthusiasts there is a hiking culture with which they feel affiliated. However, the way that these cultures interact with each other is still unclear. Exploring these different cultures and understanding how they relate to each other can help in engaging …