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.

Access To Hundreds of

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.

The Ultimate Backcountry Skiing Adventure Map App

Your next backcountry ski adventure is just a few taps away with our intuitive planning tool. With guidebook-quality route descriptions, detailed maps, Slope Angle, and real-time weather you have all of the tools you’ll need to plan your winter tour.

Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Adventures

Evaluate

Avalanche Forecasts

Be prepared before you head out. View Avalanche Forecasts across the country by tapping a region for more detailed information. Read the full report, observations, and then make safer, more informed decisions with onX Backcountry.

Check Out 

Avalanche risk depends on many factors, but slope angle plays a critical role. Enable the Slope Angle Layer to view detailed, color-coded data and choose your routes with safety in mind.

Slope Angles

Analyze

Slope Aspect

Determine the cardinal direction of the terrain you’ll be riding with onX Backcountry’s Slope Aspect Layer. Use a color-coded compass to evaluate which slopes will experience more sun exposure and wind loading as identified in the avalanche forecast.

Explore Maps In Snow Mode

Below is an example of our 3D map of Colorado's Loveland pass. With onX Backcountry's 3D maps you can turn on layers such as Slope Angle to visualize your journey, avoid danger, and get home safely. Create an account today to gain functionality and find areas like this near you.

Monitor

View SNOTEL stations to evaluate recent snowfall, temperatures, and current snow depth in high-alpine western regions. Checking SNOTEL stations helps you determine current conditions in your backcountry zone.

SNOTEL Stations

Observe

Avalanche Incidents

Determine the cardinal direction of the terrain you’ll be riding with onX Backcountry’s Slope Aspect Layer. Use a color-coded compass to evaluate which slopes will experience more sun exposure and wind loading as identified in the avalanche forecast.