Satellite Messaging on Apple’s iOS 18 Will be a Game Changer for Backcountry Enthusiasts Do you remember when personal locator beacons (PLB) and satellite messenger’s greatest assets were that they had far superior coverage compared to cell phones? That meant that any true hiker or wilderness enthusiast who would be traveling deep into the woods or mountains would need a reliable way to call for help in case of an emergency. Well, that one […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
French Start Up Aims to Help Skiers and Riders Avoid Long Lift Lines at Resorts with New ‘Waze’ Style App The Waze app is a popular app to shave minutes off your commute, but what about a Waze for skiing? A French startup is aiming to do just that. The Skiif navigation application relies on GPS and user data to tell skiers which chairlifts are crowded, where accidents have backed up traffic on the slopes, and other features. Related: 5 […] Luke Guilford | February 21, 2024 0 Comments
Apple Crash Detection Technology is Causing Skiers to Unintentionally Call 911 Dialing 911 is not something to be taken lightly. When needed it can make all the difference in emergencies. However, the crash detection technology on the new iPhones and Apple Watches is causing the devices to automatically call 911 even when it is not needed. It is designed to be triggered when it detects severe car crashes but it is […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 5, 2022 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Rescued From Alaska Wilderness After Using New Apple iPhone Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature On December 1, 2022, at around 2:00 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that an adult male traveling via snowmachine from Noorvik to Kotzebue had activated an Apple iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite on his iPhone after becoming stranded. Related: The New iPhone 14 Will Have Satellite Emergency SOS Messaging Working with local search and rescue teams, the Apple […] SnowBrains | December 3, 2022 1 Comment
How To Take The Best Skiing Photos Using Just Your Smartphone Sure, ski days are the greatest, but what makes them even better is getting some amazing photos on your smartphone to impress your friends with later. However, all too often you know that you hit an epic jump, but when you pull out your phone later it just looks like a blurry mess. Thankfully, smartphone cameras have gotten better and better, […] Lucy Ferneyhough | September 29, 2022 0 Comments
The New iPhone 14 Will Have Satellite Emergency SOS Messaging Satellite Connectivity Apple announced at its iPhone 14 launch on Wednesday that the new phone will have a satellite connectivity feature called Emergency SOS via Satellite. The feature will allow owners to send text messages when they don’t have cellular coverage. This is a massive win for the backcountry, off-road, and trail-riding community, as well as anyone who finds themselves off […] Backcountry Brent Thomas | September 9, 2022 0 Comments
Does Your Mountain Need a Ski Detective? Just Ask Miles Vaille at Keystone Resort, CO Lost, Found & Returned What’s a Ski Detective? I don’t know exactly, and without an official designation (as of yet) it might be difficult to determine. However, it does appear that 16-year-old Colorado resident Miles Vaille just might have an answer. During an interview with his local news station in Colorado Vaille describes his role by saying, “During the summer […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 18, 2022 1 Comment
Apple’s New Easter Egg Will “Let it Snow” on iPhone To celebrate the holidays, Apple has released a festive new easter egg in its iPhones. This year, Apple users can “let it snow” in the Apple Store, giving users a snowy flurry while browsing potential purchases. This year, users won’t even have to leave the house to see a blizzard. The Easter egg will make digital snowflakes fall from the […] Brains Breya Bergom | December 10, 2021 0 Comments
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