14ers.com vs WhatMountain

Official 14ers.com app for Colorado's 14ers (mountains 14,000+ feet of elevation). Take the trusted 14ers.com route descriptions with you into the backcountry! With this app, you'll have access to peak information, route descriptions, route maps, route photos, trailheads, plus real-time user-contributed peak condition reports. Many 14er routes are far from cell service, but you'll have the information you need even when you're off the grid. Additionally, you can record tracks and waypoints and export them to GPX or KML formats. Mountaineering in Colorado can be very dangerous, and many people have lost their lives on the 14ers. Weather, terrain, and other hikers can put you in situations where your knowledge and experience will be critical. Always do your homework, bring the right gear, and hike with experienced partners to ensure a fun and safe journey. Be safe out there! Bill Middlebrook Breckenridge, CO

Have you ever wondered what is the name of that mountain over there? Now stand at your vista and hold your iPhone up and have all those mountains labeled for you! As you turn, the scene on your iPhone turns with you. Mountains to the north - hills to the west - all are now labeled for you. With the "Live-View" option, WhatMountain will draw mountain profiles and names over a real-time images. You can also enter the name or latitude/longitude of a place and see the view from that mountain top. Or load up a photograph, and use the GPS information in the jpeg file. It does take data, but you can download it from the US Geological Survey before you head to the mountain. It displays vistas from anyplace in Canada, Mexico and the United States - including all 50 states, Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands.