snowhow freeride Status

If you are not familiar with any kind of decision making strategies or any other knowledge about decision making in avanlanche prone terrain, do not use the SNOWHOW-Freeride App.  The slope incline is a key parameter for European decision making strategies in wintery and avalanche prone terrain.  The knowledge and correct use of decision making strategies (see ) is essential to be able to use the SNOWHOW-Freeride App properly.  The SNOWHOW-Freeride App is no substitute for any other tools of orientation and decision making and necessary safety gear.  These sectors are used in decision making strategies in Europe.  The color coding shows the steepness of the terrain in four sectors.  Each color coded tile shows an area of 10 x 10 metres or real terrain.  If you go online with your smartphone, the SNOWHOW-Freeride App will automatically load the newest avalanche bulletin.  The menu-feature shows you if your avalanche bulletin is up-dated (green button).  The SNOWHOW-Freeride App offers offline use of maps from Tyrol/Austria and Southtyrol/Italy.  Shown tracks and map information are not recommendations for any terrain use.  Keep in mind, that within 10 metres the steepness of a slope can change dramatically.  If your avalanche bulletin is out of date, the button will be red.  With an adjustable layer you can check the incline (steepness) of the slopes.  Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.