The Ultimate Backcountry Ski & Splitboard App

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Know the Zone

The only app with Offline 3D and LiDAR-based Topo, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps, Avalanche Simulator, Snow Imagery, Recent Imagery, new expert-built Beacon Route, real-time weather and communication layers and so much more.

Plan and Navigate your next tour with onX Backcountry.

Offline on Purpose

View and understand complex terrain clearly, with vivid, LiDAR-based topo, 3D maps, slope angle and slope aspect—just download to access offline for total in-field confidence.

Plan Smart with ATES and Avalanche Simulator

Understand terrain exposure and evaluate avalanche risks more intuitively. ATES ratings and the Avalanche Simulator provide vital clarity when making critical decisions before and during your tour. Learn More.

Never Get Lost

Always know exactly where you are and what’s ahead. Navigate confidently with precise GPS positioning, detailed offline terrain, and clearly market routes. Even when weather or plans change Learn More.

Easily Transition Base Maps

Switch between Snow Imagery, Recent Satellite Imagery, Hybrid, and Topo layers while planning your tour, ensuring you have the best possible view of the terrain ahead.

Discover New Ski Tours

Access expert-built Beacon Routes, complete with clear decision points, detailed terrain insights, and reliable beta. Discover new objectives in Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Silverton, Vail Pass, and beyond. Learn More

Create & Save Custom Routes

Use the Route Builder tool to create, save, and share your own custom routes using trails and paths on the map with just a few clicks of a button.

View Hundreds of Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Adventures

onX Backcountry has partnered with Colorado Mountain Club and Beacon Guidebooks to provide unparalleled access to popular backcountry ski routes. View them in our interactive 3D maps for optimal route planning.

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Explore Ski Tour Mode

Below is an interactive 3D map of Colorado’s Crested Butte with our The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) toggled on. Use Control + Drag to rotate, tilt, pan and learn about ATES Terrain ratings. Login or create an account to gain full functionality and find areas like this near you.

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Tips & Tricks for using onX Backcountry

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Tips & Tricks for using onX Backcountry

We’ve created a series of instructional guides and tutorials so you can get the most out of the onX Backcountry App. From understanding the basics to applying detailed Layers and going Offline, it’s all here in our App Guide.
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Overview | Tips For Planning a Backcountry Tour

Duration 06:00
onX Backcountry is an all-in-one tour planning toolkit that can help you make wiser, more informed decisions before you set the skin track or while you are in the field.

Learn how to utilize:
– SNOTEL stations
– Tools for Wind Speed & Direction
– Avalanche Forecasts Layer
– Route Builder Tool
– Waypoints, Markups & Folders
– Sharing Functionalities

Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale Layer

Duration 03:25
Whether you’re looking for early-season snowfall in the high country or late-season ski lines, onX Backcountry’s Recent Imagery feature can help give you an eye on what the terrain might look like as you plan your next tour. Recent imagery is updated every 14 days so you can have an eye in the sky on recent conditions. Each update is saved in the timeline so you can look back at typical snow coverage historically. **Only available in select areas of UT, CO & MT

Slope Angle Shading Layer

Duration 02:03
Color coded so you can visualize slope steepness and make a choice about what slopes you will travel on based on the avalanche forecast.

Slope Aspect Shading Layer

Duration 02:02
Visualize the direction slopes are facing to help you determine where avalanche problems may exist.

Recent Imagery Tool

Duration 02:23
Whether you’re looking for early-season snowfall in the high country or late-season ski lines, onX Backcountry’s Recent Imagery feature can help give you an eye on what the terrain might look like as you plan your next tour. Recent imagery is updated every 14 days so you can have an eye in the sky on recent conditions. Each update is saved in the timeline so you can look back at typical snow coverage historically.

Terrain X Tool

Duration 03:48
When reading your local avalanche forecast, there’s a lot to consider when planning a day in the backcountry. onX Backcountry’s TerrainX is a powerful tool to visualize potential hazard areas based on your local avalanche forecast and helps you make more informed decisions efficiently in the planning process.

Runout Zones Layer

Duration 02:00
Alpha angles made easy. Identify your margins in the situation of a slide. **Only available in select areas of UT, CO & MT

Potential Release Areas Layer

Duration 01:02
Integrating elevation modeling, forest density data and terrain characteristics to give you a color coded estimate of where avalanches may begin. **Only available in select areas of UT, CO & MT

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How To use Backcountry Offline Maps

With Offline Maps, you can save customized maps directly to your phone, allowing you to recreate more confidently and more safely—even when cell service is miles behind you.

A Look at onX Backcountry Basemaps

With the onX Backcountry App, you get access to our three exceptional Basemaps. Topo, Hybrid, and Satellite give you a comprehensive look at the landscape before leaving the living room.

Plan, Navigate, and Share in One App
Use onX Backcountry to find new adventures near you and around the country. Plan your trips in the App, then share your Waypoints, Tracks, and other Markups with your friends.
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