Remember asking your ski buddies if they saw how much air you got off that jump at the lift line? Now you can actually answer that question, on the spot, in real time. There there are numerous apps and wearables to track your metrics while you rip over corduroy and weave through trees off-piste. The problem is, there are so many of them out there that deciding which one to use, or buy, can be a nightmare. That’s where we come in. Here are our favorites.
Apps
SkiLynx
On the slopes, groups get separated. This app lets the group know where everybody is via the iPhone’s built-in GPS and accurate trail maps. It also has a chat feature if group members prefer not to open iMessage.
iOS: $3
SNOCRU
This is the best app to track your skiing metrics, as rated by Snowboard Magazine, Wired and SKI Magazine. By setting up a “DAYCRU” between friends, you can track each others’s metrics, including speed, altitude, runs, vertical, distance and slope angle.
iOS: Free | Android: Free
Avanet
This app helps backcountry skiers and snowboarders locate potential dangers. Much like Waze, it uses the iPhone’s GPS and locates geotagged points of interest crowdsourced by other backcountry enthusiasts on Avanet. You can read their comments about the hazard areas, or leave your own warnings for future travelers.
iOS: Free
