How To Plan a Backcountry Ski Tour with onX Backcountry

Ready to hit the slopes for a backcountry ski tour but not sure where to start? Join us in this step-by-step tutorial on how to plan the ultimate ski adventure using onX Backcountry.
0:33 Step 1: Find Snow
Evaluate the current conditions in the mountains by checking SNOTEL Stations, Utilizing onX Backcountry's Recent Imagery Layer, and Evaluating where wind may have deposited snow by using our Wind on A Waypoint tool.
2:23 Step 2: Check The Avalanche Forecast
Read the Avalanche Forecast in the area you'd like to see to get more information on the current avalanche conditions, problems, and the future forecast.
2:43 Step 3: Find Your Ski Line
onX Backcountry has integrated expert curated guidebook lines from Beacon Guidebooks and other guidebook companies. You can also use route builder to create your own custom route.
3:30 Step 4: Avalanche Safety Layers
Use onX Backcountry's Slope Angle, Slope Aspect, and ATES Layers to understand the terrain you will be traveling in better and identifying potential avalanche problems.
4:03 Step 5: Drop Waypoints
Drop waypoints along your route to identify areas that could be potentially hazardous, decision points, and points of interest along your route.
4:45 Step 6: Share your trip plan
Share your trip plan with your crew by either sending them the share link if they are onX Backcountry members or exporting a GPX File.
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