Metric Trails
Measuring the mountains, one trail at a time
Measuring the mountains, one trail at a time
Metric Trails is a research initiative focused on the scientific measurement of trails and mountains. We create tools, standards, and protocols to bring precision, reliability, and meaning to outdoor terrain data; empowering safer navigation, fairer competition, and deeper understanding of the landscapes we move through.
Raimundo Sanchez is a Chilean-born trail runner and scientist based in Brisbane, Australia. He holds a PhD in Complex Systems Engineering and leads research at the intersection of geomatics, biomechanics, wearable tech, and mountain sports. Metric Trails is his personal initiative to push the boundaries of how we understand and measure the natural world through data-driven exploration.