onX Backcountry
onX Backcountry pairs a curated library of ski tours, splitboard descents and trails with the mapping layers needed to judge them, including slope angle shading, aspect, avalanche forecast zones with live danger ratings and 3D terrain views. Resort trail maps sit in the same app, which suits people who mix lift access with earning turns. Route descriptions, photos and community reports give beginners a sensible starting point rather than a blank map.
Subscription based, with a lower tier and a more expensive one that adds extra layers and offline capacity; there is a trial but no meaningful free version. Route coverage is strongest in the western United States and thinner in Europe. The polished presentation can make unfamiliar terrain look tamer than it is, so the usual homework still applies.
Pros
- Curated ski and splitboard route library
- Slope angle shading and 3D terrain
- Live avalanche forecast zones
- Resort maps alongside backcountry
- Useful route photos and reports
Cons
- Subscription required for real use
- Route coverage weak outside North America
- Polish can flatter serious terrain
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