# Backcountry Ski - Beta App — Avalanche forecasts & weather

> Backcountry weather, avalanche forecasts, and trip planning for skiers. (iPhone/iPad app by Ski the Backcountry Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-ski-beta-app/id957813284 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ski the Backcountry Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411286133)
- Category: Sports, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 260 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-ski-beta-app/id957813284/reviews.md

## What is Backcountry Ski?

Backcountry weather, avalanche data and trip planning resources all concisely displayed on one map. Easily review all the essentials before heading out on a tour:
• Avalanche forecasts and field observations from avalanche centers across the country including Colorado Avalanche Information Center, Utah Avalanche Center, Teton Avalanche Center, Mount Washington Avalanche Center and more.
• Real-time temperature, wind and snowfall 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.
• Condition Checks- AI assisted weather queries for specific mountain locations and elevations. Ask "What will the high temperature be at 12,000 feet in Summit County tomorrow?", "Will it get below freezing tonight at Berthoud Pass?", "How windy will it be tomorrow at the summit of Mount Washington?". Get answers sourced directly from the National Weather Service and local weather stations.
• Filter observations and weather stations by zone (Berthoud, Loveland, etc) or create your own custom zones to monitor your go-to areas. 

Comprehensive trip planning tools for backcountry skiers and snowboarders:
• 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.
• GPS tracking to record and share your tours.
• Submit and share observations from your tours (tap the plus button in the upper right corner). Create trip reports with photos and route beta.

Built for the backcountry:
• Offline topo maps work without cell service.
• Home screen widgets for quick weather and avalanche updates.
• All your backcountry resources 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."

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Offline topo maps, hourly weather forecasts, weather station data, zone filtering and munter calculator require pro subscription or $19.99 one time lifetime purchase.

## Key features

- Avalanche forecasts and observations
- Real-time mountain weather data
- Hourly NOAA weather forecasts
- Trip planning tools
- Topographic slope maps
- GPS tracking
- Offline topo maps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backcountry Beta Pro | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-ski-beta-app/id957813284/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love the new display format

*2025-09-26*

This is a significant very helpful upgrade. Much easier to use.

### 3/5 — Elevation data is wrong

*2023-01-29*

I really like the layout of this app, but the weather points I am creating on the map are not displaying the correct altitude. They are generally a couple thousand feet lower than what I know the elevations to be. This is pretty concerning considering how big an impact this has on the weather forecast. Please fix!

### 5/5 — Everything in 1 place!

*2022-02-02*

Great app combining almost everything I need in one place. This significantly makes route planning easy

### 5/5 — Great

*2021-12-20*

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.

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2021-12-05*

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.

### 1/5 — Can’t change my password

*2021-09-23*

When I try to reset my password so I can login and change my account settings, the app never sends me an email with a link.

**Developer response:** Please email me at beta@skithebackcountry.com so I can help troubleshoot this issue. I apologize for the difficulty resetting your password.

### 1/5 — Doesn't seem to work anymore.

*2021-01-28*

No current forecasts.

**Developer response:** Long press on the map to add a weather forecast. Please email beta@skithebackcountry.com and I can help troubleshoot if this is not working.

### 2/5 — Great tool

*2021-01-14*

Plan your rides with better data on current conditions and great tool for reporting observations and collecting data.  The tracking function records your activity accurately so u can review the days journey.

### 5/5 — Essential planning tool

*2020-12-12*

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.

### 5/5 — Best backcountry ski app I’ve found

*2020-02-14*

Point forecasts and snotel and avy reports!

## Frequently asked questions about Backcountry Ski

### What does the Backcountry Ski app do?

This app consolidates essential backcountry weather and avalanche data onto a single map. It provides avalanche forecasts, field observations, real-time weather station data, and hourly NOAA forecasts. It also includes trip planning tools like travel time calculators and GPS tracking.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to avalanche forecasts from major centers, real-time temperature and wind data from over 2,000 weather stations, hourly NOAA forecasts, a Munter calculator for travel times, trip plan creation from GPX tracks, topographic slope maps, and GPS tracking for recording tours. Offline topo maps are also available.

### How much does the Backcountry Ski app cost?

The app offers a free version with basic features. Offline topo maps, hourly weather forecasts, weather station data, and the Munter calculator require a pro subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase of $19.99.

### Is the app compatible with my device?

The description does not specify device compatibility. However, it mentions managing subscriptions through your iTunes account, suggesting it is likely available on iOS devices. Users should check their respective app store for specific compatibility information.

### What are common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for backcountry skiers and snowboarders planning tours. Users can check avalanche conditions and weather before heading out, create and share detailed trip plans with partners, navigate using GPS and offline maps, and record their routes for future reference.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11 — 2026-08-27

New for 2026/27, V11:
1. Introducing Condition Checks- AI assisted weather queries to NWS for specific mountain locations and elevations. For example ask "What will the high temperature be at 12,000 feet in Summit County tomorrow?", "Will it get below freezing tonight at Berthoud Pass?", "How windy will it be tomorrow at the summit of Mount Washington?". Get answers sourced directly from the National Weather Service and local weather stations.

2. Filter observations and weather stations by zone (Berthoud, Loveland, etc) or create your own custom zones to follow. 

3. New Apple Watch app. Pair with your phone to record tours and view weather station and forecast data on your wrist.

4. Submit and share observations from your tours (tap the plus button in the upper right corner). Create trip reports with photos and route beta.

5. Updated high resolution slope maps.

6. Record tours with updated UI and Live Activity widget on your lock screen.

7. Companion website at http://backcountry-beta.app

### 10.31 — 2026-03-27

Improved backcountry weather graphs.
Bug fixes.

### 10.30 — 2026-03-21

Bug fixes.

### 10.29 — 2026-03-18

Fixed SNOTEL timezone bug.

### 10.28 — 2026-03-16

Improved widgets displaying weather forecasts, SNOTEL data and avalanche forecasts on your home screen.
Bug fixes.

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All apps by Ski the Backcountry Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/411286133

## Related topics

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