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About Chimani
Chimani, LLC was founded by myself, Kerry Gallivan, in January 2010. The concept was born on top of Gorham Mountain in Acadia National Park one rainy day in April 2008. I was hiking 7+ miles and I wanted some data on where I was going, what route I should take, the amount of rain I could expect, and the steepness on the western side of Cadillac Mountain. I had my iPhone, but there was neither a cell phone connection nor an app to guide me. So, frustated and alone in the rain in Maine, Chimani was conceived.

What makes Chimani different?
The outdoors are what I love. It's my passion. But I have a thing for technology too! Call it what you will - emerging technology, "gadgets", toys - that's also my passion. Combine the two and what you have are top-notch apps for touring and exploring the National Parks. I like to think of these apps within the tradition of the telescope or astrolable of our adventuring ancestors -- instruments to help us navigate the natural world (terrain and trails) and provide insight into its workings (the weather, moon phases, tides). All of this information is presented on an intuitive user interface that is visually well designed, includes professionally designed maps, up-to-date and well-researched content, high quality photographs and rock-solid programming. Im proud to have developed an incredible team to support this project, and I think youll find the apps to be professional, useful and neat.

What does that name 'Chimani' mean?
Chimani is short for the Chimanimani Mountains National Park in Zimbabwe. In 1992 I was finishing an internship with the Southern African Development Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe when I discovered that there was an Outward Bound center located in the Chimanimani Mountains. Having grown up in New England, I knew all about Outward Bound but could never afford to take a class in Maine. Outward Bound in Zimbabwe was far more affordable. After I took the course, the nickname Chimani stuck with me. I registered the Internet domain in 1998 knowing I always wanted to start a company with the name, and a decade or so later, voila.