Ski Touring: How to Prepare your Outing with Whympr?

If you’re looking for a ski touring app to plan your mountain trips, let us introduce you to Whympr. Designed to simplify your outdoor activities, it puts all the useful information you need in one place -your smartphone. In this article, we’ll show you how Whympr can help you prepare and get the most out of your ski touring adventures. Ski touring requires solid preparation, the right gear, and reliable tools. So, follow us and see how Whympr can become your ultimate adventure buddy!

Why Use a Ski Touring App for Your Mountain Outings?

Having strong legs is great, but knowing the weather, avalanche risks, and slope gradients is essential. Mountain sports require a lot of organization and careful attention, and Whympr gathers all that information in one place. You have to admit, that’s pretty convenient, right?

A Ski Touring App for All Your Winter Outings!

Whether you’re into ski touring or snowshoeing, Whympr adapts to your needs. We’ll tell you more about the app’s many features, but first, let’s cover the essential tools for successful winter outings.

Essential Features for Ski Touring

🏔️ Specific Ski Routes

Having access to detailed, ski-touring-friendly routes lets you know which trips are doable based on your level.

☁️ Real-Time Weather Conditions

Getting accurate weather forecasts is crucial so you can either postpone your outing or adjust your route depending on the conditions.

⚠️ Daily Avalanche Reports

Checking the avalanche reports is a must before any ski touring adventure. We don’t need to lecture you about safety—you know the drill, right?

🗺️ Real-Time GPS Tracking

Orientation in the mountains is key, especially when ski touring. Real-time GPS tracking helps you check your exact position and adjust your route if needed. Super handy when everything around you is just white as far as the eye can see! 😉

🗺️ Detailed Maps

Precise topographic maps are essential to visualize the terrain and plan your ski touring trips.

📲 Ski Touring App

An app can be super useful to avoid pulling out paper maps in the cold or snow. Let’s be honest, handling paper with wet gloves isn’t exactly practical! With a ski touring app, all the info you need is right at your fingertips. That said, while we think tech is a great help, we believe combining digital tools with paper maps is the safest way to go. So, don’t forget to bring a compass and a paper map too if you think it is useful to you.

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The Advantages of Whympr for Ski Touring

An Ultra-Complete Map Collection

With Whympr, no more doubts about routes and topography! The app offers over 100,000 routes and points of interest across France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and even the U.S.

By integrating reliable sources like IGN France, SwissTopo, Fraternalli, and US Topo, Whympr ensures cartographic precision.

• Winter map layers: These make it easier to match the map to the real landscape, helping you navigate in snowy terrain.
• Layer combinations: Combine views (satellite and IGN, for example) to get a detailed look at your route, potential obstacles, and slope angles.
• Offline mode: Download maps and routes ahead of time so you can access all the info even in areas without network coverage.
• 3D view: Get a better understanding of the terrain and anticipate tricky sections.
• Peak Viewer: You’ll love this feature that lets you identify the surrounding peaks. No more “What’s that peak over there?” moments!

Specific Routes for Ski Touring

Whympr offers a wide range of specific ski touring routes. With access to databases like Camptocamp and Skitour, you’ll find routes tailored to ski tourers, considering difficulty levels, time, and terrain conditions. Thanks to the filter options, you can easily find a route that matches your level and the time you have for the trip.

👉 Want to learn how to read ski touring route ratings?

Pros Topos for Maximum Info

In addition to ski touring app features, Whympr gives you exclusive access to Pro Topos made by mountain experts. With detailed descriptions, accurate photos, and GPX tracks, each topo is designed to help you plan your trip while considering the terrain’s specifics. The routes are categorized by difficulty level. Among them, you’ll find 80 routes around Mont Blanc, created by two ski touring pros!

Also, take advantage of the 40,000 routes in the Italian Alps we’ve added to Whympr thanks to our partnership with Gulliver.it.

You can build your own library of routes by purchasing individual topos or subscribing for full access.

Real-Time Weather Conditions

Weather in the mountains is a decisive factor in the success of your ski touring trip. With Whympr, you get real-time weather updates through our partnership with Meteoblue. Just check the app to get a precise idea of the weather, wind speed, and snow conditions in the area you plan to explore. This helps minimize the risk of facing a snowstorm or particularly harsh weather conditions.

You can also check the weather for the days leading up to your trip (especially snowfall) to better assess current conditions.

Avalanche Risk Bulletins (BERA)

But that’s not all! Before each outing, you can check avalanche bulletins (BERA) directly in the Whympr app.

With just a glance, you can assess the danger level. Thanks to this reliable information, you can adjust your route or simply reschedule your trip if conditions aren’t favorable.

GPS Tracking for Ski Touring

Mountain conditions can change quickly, and navigation becomes crucial, especially when visual landmarks are limited. Thanks to Whympr’s built-in GPS, you can check your exact location and stay on track.

If you prefer using a different GPS tool, no worries—Whympr is compatible with Suunto watches and Apple Watch.

Creating and Tracking GPX Routes

Whympr allows you to create, import, and export GPX routes—a very useful tool for outdoor sports, especially ski touring. Before heading out, you can create your own route or import a GPX file of an existing trail. These routes are particularly helpful to stay on course and can also be shared with other users.

As a bonus, after your outing, you can analyze your performance by reviewing the recorded track: elevation gain, distance covered, time elapsed, etc.

Whympr Premium: Advanced Features for Dedicated Adventurers

If you want to level up and make the most of your mountain adventures, Whympr Premium offers even more tools.

In addition to all the features mentioned above, our ski touring app gives you access to:

• 3D and augmented reality topographic maps;
• Downloads of maps and routes for offline navigation;
• Detailed statistics (average speed, total elevation gain, etc.) to analyze your performance when you’re back home;
• A logbook to keep track of your outings and plan future trips.

For only €14.99 for 3 months or €24.99 per year, Whympr Premium gives you a complete set of tools to accompany you on all your mountain adventures. A small investment for great peace of mind!

🎯 Check out Whympr’s two subscription options!

A Ski Touring App that Focuses on Community

Beyond its practical features, Whympr is also a community of mountain lovers. The app lets you share your outings with other users, read their feedback on the routes you’re planning, and leave comments to help those who will follow in your tracks. There’s a strong sense of mutual support and kindness in the Whympr community.

This friendly atmosphere makes it easy to discover routes you might not have thought of or get real-time info on trail conditions before setting out.

Whympr is more than just an outdoor app—it gives you everything you need to simplify your mountain adventures. Our app for ski touring, climbing, hiking—basically all outdoor activities—stands out for its rich and diverse features. All the info you need is in your pocket.

In short, Whympr is the Swiss Army knife of mountain apps!

Download the app and experience a whole new way to enjoy the mountains.

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