tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post2370462937610527634..comments2024-03-14T10:07:59.760-07:00Comments on American Alpine Institute - Climbing Blog: Mountain and Backcountry Smart Phone AppsErin-Leigh Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781785451497618508noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-42482599571547575542014-07-02T22:48:34.142-07:002014-07-02T22:48:34.142-07:00They are much cheaper than a spare phone battery p...They are much cheaper than a spare phone battery plus you always have spare AA's for your beacon now.smart phonehttp://www.allmobilespec.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-38668707478155492622013-12-27T05:40:37.180-08:002013-12-27T05:40:37.180-08:00Good blog and I'm with you - I've totally ...Good blog and I'm with you - I've totally ditched my (old) GPS and even Altimeter/watch (which is too big anyway and ended up more often off my wrist and on my rucksack strap)and replaced with smartphone apps which are as good if not better. Two points though not to forget:<br /><br />1. Always, always have a map and compass, know how to use them, and use them!!! Smartphones (and GPS') can and do fail, and if you haven't pulled out the map at some point on the trip you could well be in trouble. Used together with a Smartphone app like google earth can really enhance the trip<br /><br />2. Smartphone apps that rely on GPS signals eat through your Smartphone's power, so I always have a small, fully charged, battery backup which can give me 2-3 full Smartphone recharges <br /><br />As to best apps, most are free or cheap so buy and find the ones that work for you - and they're getting better all the time.<br /><br />DerekAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911879273137515678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-18733087666464988082013-12-08T22:32:00.281-08:002013-12-08T22:32:00.281-08:00google earth allows you to cache air photos and te...google earth allows you to cache air photos and terrain data. I use this a ton, as sometimes it’s better to know whether you’re in the chute you want to ski or in another one. more and more, I use it instead of a map.iOS App Developmenthttp://www.cygnismedia.com/mobile-phone-application/iphone-app-developer.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-87214123836252886372013-12-07T14:27:58.585-08:002013-12-07T14:27:58.585-08:00Powfinder & Whiterisk & Avirisk. Most othe...Powfinder & Whiterisk & Avirisk. Most other apps I use are for Europe only: Tourenatlas, Ortovox app, Swiss Map. <br /><br />But use Google Earth a lot too, it works really well on a phone. And you can buy little battery boxes that take normal AA alkalines and plugs into your phone.They are much cheaper than a spare phone battery plus you always have spare AA's for your beacon now. Ivar Eismahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203561794115384990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-70670169237625208892013-12-02T11:19:30.836-08:002013-12-02T11:19:30.836-08:00We just received this comment in an email:
I am a...We just received this comment in an email:<br /><br />I am avid reader of your blog and think Jason does a really great job with it. He recently discussed mountain and backcountry apps. He mentioned if we had others to suggest we send them in. The one I think deserves a spot on the list above many others is the MotionX GPS. This app allows you to track your progress, mark waypoints, and download custom offline maps when you don't have cell service. I use it fairly often when I'm out.Jason Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545776792926716502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-9550983013746209292013-11-26T08:07:23.994-08:002013-11-26T08:07:23.994-08:00@David,
You are a goldmine! Thanks for your cont...@David,<br /><br />You are a goldmine! Thanks for your contribution!<br /><br />JasonJason Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545776792926716502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-37124086106173020712013-11-26T05:55:40.766-08:002013-11-26T05:55:40.766-08:00For topo/GPS I use ViewRanger... absolutely the be...For topo/GPS I use ViewRanger... absolutely the best App I have tested with USGS 24k, USA Trails, and Satellite imagery. For avalanche stuff- Avy Lab for recording observations and sharing online, Theodolite for accurate slope measurements, Mammut Safety for their clinometer. SoloSOAPNOTE for SOAP notes. MyRadar for great live radar maps, UWeather for more advanced weather maps.Davidhttp://davidlottmann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-55586586003232569712013-11-25T09:26:53.750-08:002013-11-25T09:26:53.750-08:00I use an GPS app called "Alpine Quest" (...I use an GPS app called "Alpine Quest" (Android only). The interface takes a little getting used to, but I find the features to be exactly what I need, and the Development team is very responsive if I find a bug or put a request in for a feature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com