You don‘t need lots of expensive tech to hit the slopes. You‘ve already got the key to ultimate, specialist tech in the palm of your hand! With just a few touches, your smartphone can be transformed into the perfect slope gadget. We‘re here to show you the 10 top ways to upgrade your skiing experience, for a fraction on the cost.

1. 10 Must-Have Apps For
Skiing

2. 10 Must-Have Apps For Skiing
You don‘t need lots of
expensive tech to hit the
slopes
You‘ve already got the key to
ultimate, specialist tech in the palm of your
hand!
With just a few touches, your smartphone can
be transformed into the perfect slope gadget.
We‘re here to show you the 10 top ways to
upgrade your skiing experience, for a fraction
on the cost.
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3. 10 Must-Have Apps For
Skiing
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4. 10 Must-Have Apps For Skiing
App 1. Action Shot
Action Shot allows you to capture
all of the best moments, without
forking out for an expensive
camera. Available for iPhone, it
allows you to take multiple
photographs per burst and put the
whole sequence together, so you
really can capture the action.
Cost: Free, but in-app add-ons like
HD and ‘Edit Later’ are 69p each.
Compatible with: Apple devices.
Definitely one app to you’ll want to
snap up!
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5. 10 Must-Have Apps For Skiing
App 2. Ski Phone
If you’re sick of having to take
your gloves off to use your phone
then this hands-free app is for you.
Simply shake your device to
answer calls or take pictures –
perfect for staying connected when
you are on the slopes.
Cost: Free
Compatible with: Available on
Google Play. Requires Android 2.2
and up.
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6. 10 Must-Have Apps For Skiing
App 3. Find My Friends
Once everyone has
downloaded and
connected this app, you
can tell precisely where
everyone is, be it in the
middle of a run, or
enjoying a breather and
a cup of coffee.
Cost: Free
Compatible with: Apple
devices.
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App 4. Ski & Snow
Ski & Snow report is one of the
most popular skiing apps around
and it is easy to see why. With
accurate records of snow
conditions at more than 2,000
global ski locations, the chances
are there will be instant
information on where you are
headed.
Cost: Free
Compatible with: Apple and
Android devices.
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8. 10 Must-Have Apps For Skiing
App 5. AlpineReplay Ski &
Snowboard
AlpineReplay allows you to track
your day on the mountains.
Cost: Free
The app measures your
speed, distance, the number of
calories you burn and more.
Compatible with: Apple and
Android devices.
Even better, you can log in to the
website from the snug of your
cabin to see a history of your
records, meaning you can monitor
your progress over a holiday or
season if you want to compare with
your mates.
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App 6. Ski School
This app provides video
lessons to help all
abilities improve
technique. Access a
library of tips at the
touch of a button –
perfect when riding the
chairlift!
Cost: Basic level free
Compatible with: Apple
devices. Videos also
available on Windows
Phone 7 & Noki Ovi
Store.
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App 7. Avalanche Forecasts
While you are on a skiing holiday
to have a good time, safety is
obviously paramount. This is
especially true if you’re skiing offpiste.
Cost: Free
Compatible with: Apple and
Android devices.
This app is one of the easiest ways
to check avalanche risk levels at a
glance. Any content that you view
is stored for offline use, which can
come in handy if you lose signal at
any time.
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App 8. Tripster Ski
Think of Tripster Ski as your
coupon card for skiing.
This handy little app gives you
access to a range of deals in over
20 of the top French ski resorts.
Expect exclusive discounts on
lessons and gear rental, as well as
deals in bars and clubs and
restaurants.
Cost: Free
Compatible with: Apple and
Android devices.
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App 9. SkiPad
Ski pad lets you quickly
search chalets, catered
chalets and apartments
throughout Europe and
the world.
Perfect if you’re an
impulsive of travelling
skiier – or just want an
easy way to book your
trip!
Cost: Free
Compatible with: Apple
devices.
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13. 10 Must-Have Apps For Skiing
App 10. RealSki
Cost: Free
Compatible with: Apple devices.
RealSki give you access to a range
of information around that you
may not be able to see with the
naked eye.
Simply point your phone at the
area around you as if using the
camera, and this augmented reality
app will display information such as
named runs, chairlift locations and
facilities in the area.
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Of course there are many other
apps to choose from
So check the apps you want are
compatible with your handset, be
aware of your provider’s data
roaming charges, and you’ll be
ready to hit the snow anywhere in
the world!
App prices correct as of 2013.
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