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A little know-how for the mountain. Read the forecast, find your way and make more of every day on snow.
How to choose a ski app for your iPhone
Compare resort coverage, GPS tracking, mountain forecasts and privacy before choosing the ski app you will use all season.
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How to choose a ski app for your iPhone
Compare resort coverage, GPS tracking, mountain forecasts and privacy before choosing the ski app you will use all season.
2 min readHow to record a ski day on iPhone
A practical start-to-finish routine for recording a ski or snowboard day, saving the route and reviewing it in SnowVisor.
3 min readWhy ski GPS tracks sometimes jump
Understand GPS gaps, unusual speed spikes and noisy ski tracks, with practical checks before your next recording.
3 min readHow to make your iPhone battery last on a ski day
Prepare your phone for cold weather, reduce unnecessary screen use and keep enough charge for recording and getting home.
3 min readRead the mountain
How to read a mountain weather forecast
Read snowfall, freezing level, wind and visibility together instead of choosing a ski day from one weather icon.
2 min readSnowfall vs snow depth: what the numbers mean
New snowfall, base depth and water equivalent answer different questions. Here is how to compare the numbers on a ski resort report.
2 min readFreezing level vs snowline: why they differ
Understand what freezing level tells you, why snow can fall below it and how to compare forecast heights with your resort.
2 min readHow much can a 15-day snow forecast tell you?
Use a longer snow outlook to compare possibilities, then update your plans with the nearer forecast and current mountain reports.
2 min readHow to read a ski trail map at a new resort
Learn the map legend, distinguish lifts from runs and check how the resort defines its trail ratings before your first lap.
3 min readKeep your day
What your ski-day statistics actually mean
Understand vertical, distance, runs, moving time and speed so your Logbook totals tell a useful story about the day.
2 min readHow to stay connected with friends on the mountain
Use chosen location sharing, clear meeting places and sensible expectations about updates when skiing with a group.
3 min readBuild a ski logbook you will want to revisit
Turn saved ski days into a useful season history, with resort stamps, a clear timeline and context beyond the biggest statistics.
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