The Outmap Blog

Learning to read terrain is one of the most essential backcountry skiing skills. By studying slope angles, contours, and hazards ahead of time, you can move more efficiently and make safer decisions in real time. Whether you’re chasing powder, planning a traverse, or scoping a new line from afar, developing terrain awareness will elevate both your confidence and your safety in the backcountry.

With winter looming, it’s time to get preparing your body as well as your gear. In our last blog post we discussed general preparations for ski season, but today we’re focusing on training for backcountry skiing. Discover six practical training tips to prepare your body for winter, reduce injury risk, and make every ski day more enjoyable!

As the leaves fall and brilliant autumn colors wash over the mountains, those of us who live for skiing know the wait for snow is nearly over. It’s hard to picture snow-covered peaks when the last warmth of summer still lingers, but when winter comes, it comes fast.

If you've been searching for a FATMAP replacement, you're not alone. For years, FATMAP was the leading app for backcountry skiing and outdoor adventures, offering high-resolution 3D maps, detailed route planning, and vital terrain analysis tools.