Backcountry Ski - Beta App

Name: Backcountry Ski - Beta App
Rating: 4.6 (256 reviews)
Author: Ski the Backcountry Ltd.

Avalanche forecasts & weather

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

256 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Sports
Developer

Ski the Backcountry Ltd.
Language

EN
English
Size

97.6
MB

Plan safe backcountry ski tours with Backcountry Beta's comprehensive avalanche and weather data. Get detailed avalanche forecasts, thousands of current and historical snowpack observations, mountain weather, and trip planning tools- all in one app designed by and for backcountry skiers and snowboarders: Essential Safety Data at Your Fingertips: • Detailed avalanche forecasts for all U.S. and Canadian zones. • Real-time data from 2,000+ mountain weather stations. Weather networks include SNOTEL, MADIS, CoCoRaHS, CWOP and many others. • Hourly NOAA weather forecasts for mountain summits and passes including temperature, wind, precipitation, and snow levels. • Field observations from 12 major avalanche centers including Colorado Avalanche Information Center, Utah Avalanche Center, Teton Avalanche Center, Mount Washington Avalanche Center and more. Smart Trip Planning Tools: • Munter calculator estimates ski tour travel times based on distance and vertical climb. • Create instant trip plans from your GPX tracks. Share route information, weather, avalanche forecasts and safety checklists with your partners. • Topographic slope maps highlight high-risk avalanche terrain. • Track recording to document and share your tours. Built for the Backcountry: • Offline topo maps work without cell service. • Home Screen widgets for quick weather and avalanche updates. • Comprehensive weather and safety data displayed on one user-friendly map. What Backcountry Skiers Are Saying: "It's amazing to have all these tools packed neatly into one app... Finally!!!" "All the weather/snow-nerd data - it's all here." "A wealth of resources for backcountry skiers...this is my go to app." "Having NOAA point forecasts, avalanche outlook, and SNOTEL data all in one app is just the best. This is THE essential winter recreation app IMHO." =============== Offline topo maps, hourly weather forecasts, weather station data and munter calculator require pro subscription or $19.99 one time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off through the app's profile tab or from your iTunes account.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

256 Ratings

Great
12/20/2021

jckray1
I haven’t used it a time yet but it seems pretty useful. There was a bug where it wouldn’t load the avy report for my main area (mt. hood). I left a review commenting on the bug and the dev responded very quickly and pushed an update to the app with in a couple days fixing it.

Developer Response
Thanks for reporting this bug. I released an update today that fixes the Mt Hood avy forecast. Please email beta@skithebackountry.com if you have any other issues or feedback.
Great
12/20/2021

jckray1

I haven’t used it a time yet but it seems pretty useful. There was a bug where it wouldn’t load the avy report for my main area (mt. hood). I left a review commenting on the bug and the dev responded very quickly and pushed an update to the app with in a couple days fixing it.
Developer Response 12/19/2021
Thanks for reporting this bug. I released an update today that fixes the Mt Hood avy forecast. Please email beta@skithebackountry.com if you have any other issues or feedback.
All in one place!
02/09/2019

thirdsea
It’s amazing to have all these tools packed neatly into one app. I usually have to use my laptop, several web pages, and a couple other apps to get all the tools and info that this app has. Networking to find partners, slope angle shading to plan routes, and all the weather/snow-nerd data - it’s all here. Finally!!!
All in one place!
02/09/2019

thirdsea

It’s amazing to have all these tools packed neatly into one app. I usually have to use my laptop, several web pages, and a couple other apps to get all the tools and info that this app has. Networking to find partners, slope angle shading to plan routes, and all the weather/snow-nerd data - it’s all here. Finally!!!
Pretty good
12/05/2021

JonRack
My only complaint is that I have to change the state in the settings to see Idaho (I live in Washington). Living on the border between both states, it would be nice seeing all my local snowtel sites on the map view. I bought the pro version thinking this would give me that option, but it doesn’t.
Pretty good
12/05/2021

JonRack

My only complaint is that I have to change the state in the settings to see Idaho (I live in Washington). Living on the border between both states, it would be nice seeing all my local snowtel sites on the map view. I bought the pro version thinking this would give me that option, but it doesn’t.
Great backcountry resource
02/23/2019

Telechic
The CAIC website is so clunky on the phone, so it’s great to have this app provide avy forecasts and weather data in a more usable format. I love having easy access to snotel data and weather point forecasts.
Great backcountry resource
02/23/2019

Telechic

The CAIC website is so clunky on the phone, so it’s great to have this app provide avy forecasts and weather data in a more usable format. I love having easy access to snotel data and weather point forecasts.

• For our 10th season, Backcountry Beta App has a completely refreshed interface for easier access to weather and avalanche data. • View historical avalanche forecasts and field reports from the past five seasons. • Additional weather station networks including CoCoRaHS, a community based precipitation monitoring system. • Bug fixes