Carvable vs SummitCircle

Carvable helps you find your perfect run. Search for steepness, crux pitch, vertical drop, aspect, sun and shadow timing, surface conditions, and terrain character — whether it's a consistent cruiser, a rollercoaster, or a cliff-and-cruise. Filter by any of it. Find exactly what you want to ski. Set your goals for the day and Carvable builds a Morning Brief with personalized recommendations and a Level-Up Ladder — a run-by-run progression from your comfort zone to your stretch goal. Carvable has data on 4,600+ resorts worldwide. Open data, open maps. No account required. No ads. No tracking. Built by a ski instructor in Bozeman, Montana.

SummitCircle is the backcountry ski touring app built for the skin track — plan smarter lines, track every tour, read the terrain before you go, and connect with the skiers in your zone. Currently live for Colorado, Utah, and Washington with more states on the way. READ THE TERRAIN • 3D terrain maps with slope-angle and aspect shading — spot the steep, wind-loaded, and sun-affected slopes at a glance • Contour, hillshade, and recent-snow layers • Spot weather corrected for elevation: new snow, wind, freezing level, and temperature trends at the exact point you're headed • Daily avalanche conditions PLAN & TRACK YOUR TOURS • Draw and save tour routes over 3D terrain • Track your tour live — distance, vertical, pace, and time • Season stats and a personal terrain print of everywhere you've skied • Offline access to your saved tours when you lose service FIND YOUR PEOPLE • Base Camp: local forums for trip reports, gear, conditions, and beta • Zone Chats for real-time conditions talk in your area • Partner Board to find touring partners who match your objectives and experience • Gear Marketplace to buy and sell backcountry equipment BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY • Certifications and experience on every profile • Trip reports with photos • A Founding Member program for the riders helping build SummitCircle from the ground up SummitCircle is a planning and community tool — not a substitute for avalanche education, training, proper equipment, and sound judgment. Always check your local avalanche forecast, carry rescue gear, and never travel alone. Backcountry travel carries the risk of serious injury or death. Questions or feedback? hello@getsummitcircle.com