5 Emerging Ski Apps You Need on Your Phone Come Winter

Even the most seasoned skiers and snowboarders know that the right app can make or break your day on the hill. From real-time snow reports to social lift-line sharing, these five up-and-coming apps are poised to change your winter for the better.

1. Snoww

Why it’s cool: Think of Snoww as the “Strava for skiers.” It automatically tracks your runs, vertical feet, speed, and even your friends’ activity—no fiddling with start/stop buttons.
Key features:

• One-tap run detection
• Live leaderboards and challenges
• Personal season stats dashboard
  Use it for: Friendly competitions with your crew, sharing epic days, and tracking progress over the season.

2. SkiLynx

Why it’s cool: Built by a pair of pro skiers, SkiLynx brings real-time messaging and meet-up planning straight to your resort map. Never miss an Après meetup again.
Key features:

• In-map chat with location pins
• Group planning and shareable meet-up links
• Live lift-line wait times from community reports
  Use it for: Coordinating rendez-vous, finding coworkers on the mountain, and avoiding the longest lift lines.

3. FATMAP

Why it’s cool: If you’re into off-piste adventures, FATMAP’s high-resolution 3D terrain maps are unmatched. Scout lines from your couch, then navigate them with GPS guidance.
Key features:

• Detailed 3D slope gradients and avalanche risk overlays
• Offline map downloads for backcountry
• Route planning with elevation profiles
  Use it for: Safely exploring new zones, planning your next powder day, and sharing routes with your group.

4. Slopes

Why it’s cool: Slopes blends automatic tracking with gorgeous data visualizations. Its Apple Watch companion makes hands-free tracking seamless.
Key features:

• Auto-pause on chairlifts, auto-resume on lift exit
• Heart-rate and calorie tracking (with watch)
• Detailed heatmaps of your favorite trails
  Use it for: Deep performance insights, post-ride analytics, and training for your next ski race.

5. OpenSnow

Why it’s cool: OpenSnow’s long-range forecasts are trusted by pros. Customize alerts for your home mountain and never get caught off-guard by a weather shift.
Key features:

• Hour-by-hour and 10-day forecasts
• Avalanche risk and groomer status
• Mobile push alerts for fresh snow and wind changes
  Use it for: Planning your trip days in advance, timing your best turns, and avoiding gusty ridge runs.

Bonus Tease: Our New Alpine Base & Edge Web App

We’re cooking up something special—a brand-new web app to help you manage rentals, tune appointments, gear swaps, and more, all in one place. Swing by Alpine Base & Edge at 2709 Spruce St, Boulder, CO to get an exclusive first look and early access invite!

Ready to upgrade your on-mountain and in-shop experience? See you soon!