onX Backcountry’s New Interactive Content of California’s Eastern Sierra Stirs Controversy Amongst Professional Riders One of the best places in the world to backcountry ski may be the Eastern Sierra of California. The region has a deep snowpack, sunny skies, and stunning high-elevation peaks. Great terrain and easy access add to the allure. Nate Greenburg grew up in these mountains, backpacking and skiing throughout the area, and is the co-author of the book Backcountry […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 7, 2024 2 Comments
onX Backcountry Launches Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) Classification and Mapping onX is the first digital navigation app in the United States to include the ATES classification system, expanding its offering of avalanche safety tools onX Backcountry, a navigation and discovery app for outdoor enthusiasts, today launched a new mapping tool called the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES). ATES classifies terrain based on exposure to avalanches, helping snow enthusiasts–primarily backcountry skiers […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
onX Backcountry Announces Partners for Winter 2023 onX Backcountry, a navigation and discovery app for outdoor enthusiasts, today announces its suite of powerhouse partnerships for the 2022-2023 winter season. By working closely with the American Avalanche Association (A3), AIARE, American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), Beacon Guidebooks), Bluebird Backcountry, SheJumps, and the country’s 23 local avalanche centers, onX aims to provide powder seekers with the resources they need […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 2, 2023 1 Comment
onX Backcountry and Sierra Nevada Brewing Raise Funds for Local Avalanche Forecast Centers January app subscriptions support avalanche safety and education across the US onX Backcountry, a navigation and discovery app for outdoor enthusiasts, launches its “Support Your Forecast” program for a second year, supporting avalanche forecast centers across the United States. During January, onX Backcountry is discounting its membership by $10 and donating proceeds to the country’s 24 regional avalanche centers. Sierra […] Backcountry SnowBrains | January 11, 2023 1 Comment
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