Whether you’re looking to let off some steam during après, or pick up the latest ski tips and techniques to improve your skiing, these top skiing apps are must-haves. Your phone can become your best friend in the mountains, helping you to optimise your ski experience and, of course, providing endless selfie opportunities!
So whether you’re new to the mountains or an experienced skier, here are the best ski apps, including the best ski resort apps and best ski tracking apps, to download for your next ski holiday!
Best Ski Tracking App
1. Ski Tracks (iPhone and Android)
Ski Tracks is the world’s most downloaded ski and snowboard app and is available on both iOS and Android. This mobile GPS skiing app allows you to track your routes, runs and elevation all day while you’re shredding the fresh powder up in the mountains.
Original Image source: Ski Tracks on Apple App Store.
Also compatible with smartwatches and social platforms, you can compare with your friends and share results across social media too. With all your crucial ski stats such as altitude, duration, runs, max speed and distance in one place, this skiing app also holds up to 14 hours of battery life, so why would you ski without it?
Download Ski Tracks skiing app (iPhone)
Download Ski Tracks skiing app (Android)
2. Slopes (iPhone and Android)
Slopes is an extensive tracking app for skiing and snowboarding with a broad range of great features including highly detailed stats and maps for ski resorts all across the globe.
Original Image source: Slopes on Apple App Store.
The smart tracking features can also detect between when you’re on a run or a lift meaning you don’t need to worry about pausing at the end of the piste. Here you can also connect and compare with friends by making use of the social networking feature. This skiing app is also compatible with Apple Watch making it easily accessible when on the move!
Download Slopes skiing app (iPhone)
Download Slopes skiing app (Android)
3. Carv (iPhone and Android)
Carv is a digital ski coach that gives you real-time audio feedback through your headphones as you ski, like having an instructor on the slopes with you. It works by placing thin pressure-sensing insoles inside your ski boots, which connect to the app via Bluetooth. After each run, you’ll get personalised tips and a Ski:IQ score based on your technique.
- Real-time coaching on carving, pressure, balance and edge control
- Detailed feedback and progress tracking in the app
- Ideal for intermediate to advanced skiers looking to improve their performance
Original Image Source: Carv
Buy the technology directly on the Carv website and then follow the steps to download the app and sync the tech.
Best Ski Fitness Apps
4. SkiFit (Vimeo series)
OK, so not technically an app, but SkiFit deserves a mention here. Previously available as an app for iPhone and Android, SkiFit has now changed to a video-based series on the Vimeo platform. Led by the trained physiotherapist and clinical expert, Neil Maclean-Martin, this series can be downloaded on the Vimeo app and done anywhere, helping you get fit for the slopes more easily without equipment. The SkiFit programme provides 4 guided one-hour workouts, made up of over 100 individual ski-specific exercises.
And if it’s an app you’re specifically after, you could try:
5. 12 Minute Ski Workout Slopes Fit (iPhone)
You’ve already learned all about how to ski tune before your holiday to ensure you’re adequately prepared, but this skiing app offers a bitesize workout to help get fit before your winter holiday.
Original Image Source: 12 Minute Ski Workout Slopes Fit on Apple App Store
Aimed at beginners, this regime focuses on building technique, strength and endurance, prepping you for the slopes and helping to prevent injuries.
Download 12 Min Ski Workout Slopes Fit skiing app (iPhone)
6. SnowFit (Android)
With more than 4 hours of workouts available, this fitness app prepares your body for the ski season ahead. You can target different areas of your body and there are 3 intensity levels to choose from.
Original Source: SnowFit in Google Play Store
Download SnowFit skiing app (Android)
Best Digital Detox Apps for Skiing
7. Off The Grid (Android)
Built exclusively for Android, Off the Grid is an app for the adventurer who is tech-savvy but wants to take a break from their device every now and then. Not just an app for skiers, with a push of a button this app will block all the messages and notifications coming into your phone, leaving you to enjoy your soul venture in peace with no digital master dictating your day.
Original Image Source: Off The Grid on Google Play
This ski app also offers a report detailing what you’ve missed while you were skiing, meaning you can catch up once you’ve enjoyed your day to the full with no digital distraction.
Download Off the Grid app (Android)
8. Freedom (iPhone and Android)
A similar distraction-blocking app that’s iPhone-friendly is Freedom. Although not exclusively a skiing app, if you want to turn off annoying notifications and simply focus on the powder, Freedom might just be able to help. Schedule downtime by blocking specific apps and websites, keeping your phone available for emergencies (and photo ops), while shutting out constant distractions.
Original Image Source: Freedom on Apple App Store
Download Freedom app (Android)
Best Ski Conditions App
9. OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report (iPhone and Android)
If you’re going to have any skiing apps at all, get this one. The OnTheSnow Ski and Snow Report app deliver daily snow reports and up-to-date snow conditions from the slopes of more than 2000 areas around the world. With this handy ski app, you can view and upload first-hand reports and photos, and check out the webcams and snow forecast for ski resorts you’re planning to visit. You can even set a powder alert so that you receive a notification when your favourite resort (which is of course Meribel!) gets that welcoming flurry of new snow.
Original Image Source: On The Snow on The Apple App Store
Free for users, this app is a great one-stop-shop for all you need to know about the weather and conditions here in the resort.
Download OnTheSnow skiing app (iPhone)
Download OnTheSnow skiing app (Android)
10. OpenSnow (iPhone and Android)
OpenSnow provides hyper-local snow forecasts and daily snow reports curated by a team of expert forecasters. Get detailed weather models and snow accumulation data for thousands of ski resorts across the globe. You can even set favourite locations and receive custom notifications.
Original Image Source: OpenSnow: Weather Forecast on Google Play Store
Download OpenSnow Ski Conditions App (Android)
Download OpenSnow Ski Conditions App (iPhone)
11. Windy Ski Conditions & Weather Tracking App (iPhone and Android)
Original Image Source: Windy on Apple App Store
Windy is more than just a wind app, it provides live weather tracking with high-res radar, wind, temperature and cloud forecasts. It’s ideal for those planning backcountry skiing trips where conditions can shift quickly.
You can access a helpful quick and simple user guide from Windy for Snowsports here.
Download Windy Ski Conditions and Weather Tracking App (iPhone)
Download Windy Ski Conditions and Weather Tracking App (Android)
Best Ski Game App
12. Grand Mountain Adventure (iPhone and Android)
With seven open-world mountains to choose from (and calming tunes to boot), this Android skiing game app is another great way to chill après-ski. And you can try a range of terrain from resort to backcountry and even slalom. Clip yourself in for hours of endless fun!
Original Image Source: Grand Mountain Adventure on Google Play Store
Download Grand Mountain Adventure skiing app (iPhone)
Download Grand Mountain Adventure skiing app (Android)
Best Backcountry Skiing Apps
13. OnX Backcountry (iPhone and Android)
OnX Backcountry provides detailed maps for hikers, snowshoers and backcountry skiers. Plan your routes, download maps for offline access, and use GPS tracking to stay safe when off-piste in the backcountry. Ideal for those heading off-piste and exploring more remote terrain.
Original Image Source: OnX Backcountry on Google Play Store
Download OnX Backcountry App (iPhone)
Download OnX Backcountry App (Android)
14. OUTMAP (iPhone and Android)
- Regarded as a great replacement for FATMAP, which was acquired and subsequently shut down by Strava – OUTMAP is designed for mountain lovers and off-piste adventurers. It offers detailed topographic maps, 3D route planning and terrain analysis to help you navigate backcountry skiing and snowboarding trips.
- Plan and share routes with your group
- Access maps offline for safer exploration
- Discover user-generated trails and community tips
Original Image Source: OUTMAP on Apple App Store
Download OUTMAP Backcountry Skiing Trails App (iPhone)
Download OUTMAP Backcountry Skiing Trails App (Android)
Best Ski Map Apps
15. Maprika (Android)
A more simple GPS skiing app, Maprika allows you to locate your mates on-piste, and set and share rendezvous points throughout your day. You can also track the runs you’ve completed and leave reviews.
Original Image Source: Maprika on Google Play Store
Download Maprika skiing app (Android)
16. Peakfinder (iPhone and Android)
Ever been sat on the chairlift and wondered what the peaks ahead of you are called? Hasn’t everyone? Well! Look no further than Peakfinder. The Peakfinder app has a number of different views and features and will provide the name of each peak that you’re looking at. Plus, tapping the name above each peak will provide you with further information about that mountain. Prepare to amaze your friends with your resort knowledge!
Original Image Source: Peakerfinder on Google Play Store
Download Peakfinder skiing app (Android)
Download Peakfinder skiing app (iPhone)
17. 4riders (iPhone and Android)
4riders lets you track your ski performance, view resort maps, see where your friends are in real-time, and even get weather updates. It also includes safety features like fall detection and SOS alerting.
Image Source: 4riders
It’s not downloadable in the UK but visit the 4rider site to check out if they cover the resort you’re heading to and if so, check it out and download it once you arrive (or before if it’s available in your region!) to navigate the area with ease.
18. Liftopia (iPhone and Android)
Again, not technically an app but Liftopia is an incredibly handy website for booking discounted lift passes in resorts across Europe and North America. Great for planning ahead and saving money, plus you can sometimes score last-minute deals while already in resort.
A quick side note: If you’re planning to stay with us in Meribel, once you’ve made your booking – simply order your Meribel or Three Valleys lift passes directly through the MySkiBasics portal for priority discounts and receive your lift pass from your chalet manager on arrival in resort.
FAQs on The Best Ski Apps
What is the best ski app?
That really depends on what you need! If you’re after detailed snow reports and ski conditions, OnTheSnow is one of the best-rated apps out there. For tracking your ski sessions with an intuitive layout and in-depth stats, Ski Tracks is a great choice. FATMAPS used to lead the way in terrain and route planning, but since it was shut down after being acquired by Strava, OUTMAPS has emerged as a solid alternative. Carv is also a brilliant choice for those looking to level up their ski technique beyond ski school lessons.
What is the best ski tracking app?
Ski Tracks is a top choice for tracking your day on the mountain with stats like speed, elevation and distance and it works offline too.
What is the best app for ski conditions?
OnTheSnow and OpenSnow are both excellent for checking snow forecasts, live webcams, and powder alerts across thousands of resorts.
Closing Thoughts on The Best Ski Apps
What skiing apps have you found to be invaluable? Have you used one that really optimised a ski holiday for you and your family? Are there any you simply can’t live without?
Ready to hit the slopes and try some of these apps for yourself? Why not take a look at our Meribel ski chalets and their remaining availability for the coming season. If you have any questions, simply get in contact and a member of the team would be pleased to hear from you!
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