Tech Minute - Ski and snowboard apps to make the most of the slopes
Tech Minute - Ski and snowboard apps to make the most of the slopes
2014-01-03
before you even throw your skis in the
car download the free app ski and snow
report aren't your iPhone or Android it
offers you the most up-to-date snow
information even allowing users to set
alerts for fresh powder the app also
provides trail maps and driving
conditions for more than 2,000 resorts
globally once you're on the mountain let
the 99-cent app ski tracks run in the
background it won't wear down your
battery but it will keep track of your
distance speed altitude and vertical
feet covered keep track of your ski
buddies with the free find my friends
app have everyone in your group download
the app and then keep tabs on exactly
where they are in the mountain whether
it's a bunny slope triple black diamonds
or even in the lodge finally these apps
are worthless unless you have a pair of
smartphone gloves that let you use the
touchscreen without taking them off in
San Francisco I'm Kara Tsuboi cnet.com
for CBS News
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