About
Slopes is a premium ski and snowboard tracking application built by passionate winter-sports enthusiasts for iOS, Android, and Apple Watch. At its core, Slopes automatically records every run you take — logging vertical feet, top speed, average speed, distance, calories burned, elevation, and heart rate — then presents it all in a clean, easy-to-digest dashboard. At the end of the season you can review lifetime and season totals to see exactly how you've improved year-over-year. The app ships with official trail maps for thousands of resorts worldwide, and at 2,000+ supported locations it goes beyond official maps with interactive overlays that show your real-time position and the exact lines you've ridden. The friend-finding feature lets you see where your group is on the mountain without exchanging a single text, and private season leaderboards let you compete across eight stat categories. Before you even snap your boots in, Slopes surfaces real-time resort conditions, weather forecasts, trail status counts, and ski-patrol contact info. After your day, recordings sync automatically to Strava and can be imported from Garmin, Suunto, and other GPS watch brands. Privacy is central to the product — no ads, no data sales — and Apple Watch integration earns workout credit and heart-rate zone analytics. Works fully offline with no cell reception required.
Key Features
- Detailed Run & Season Statistics: Automatically captures vertical feet, top speed, average speed, distance, calories, elevation, and heart rate for every run, with season and lifetime totals for long-term progress tracking.
- Interactive Trail Maps for 2,000+ Resorts: Access official and enhanced digital trail maps that show your real-time position and past lines ridden — all available offline with no cell service needed.
- Friend Finder & Private Leaderboards: See exactly where friends are on the mountain with live map overlays, then compete against them across eight stat categories in a private season leaderboard.
- Resort Conditions & Info Hub: Check crowdsourced snow reports, weather forecasts, open trail counts, and ski-patrol contact info before and during your ski day.
- Strava Auto-Sync & GPS Import: Recordings upload automatically to Strava to populate segment leaderboards, and historical data can be imported from Garmin, Suunto, and other popular GPS platforms.
Use Cases
- Recreational skiers who want to review detailed performance stats after each run and track improvement across the season.
- Groups of friends skiing together who need to locate each other on the mountain and compete on private season leaderboards.
- Backcountry snowboarders who need offline trail maps and GPS tracking in areas with no cell coverage.
- Winter sports enthusiasts planning trips who want to check real-time resort conditions, weather forecasts, and trail status before arriving.
- Apple Watch users looking to earn workout credit and analyze heart-rate zone data during ski days.
Pros
- Truly Ad-Free Free Tier: The free version contains no ads whatsoever, so it doesn't drain battery, consume cell data, or interrupt your experience on the mountain.
- Offline-First Design: All core tracking and trail-map features work without any cell reception, making Slopes reliable at remote backcountry spots and international resorts alike.
- Privacy-Respecting: Slopes explicitly commits to never selling user data, and privacy considerations are baked into every feature design decision.
- Broad Device & Platform Support: Works seamlessly across iPhone, Android smartphones, and Apple Watch, and integrates with third-party platforms like Strava, Garmin, and Suunto.
Cons
- Advanced Stats Behind Paywall: The richest analytics and some resort features require a premium subscription, which may frustrate users who want the full experience without paying.
- Niche Use Case: The app is purpose-built for skiing and snowboarding, offering no value outside of winter-resort or backcountry snow sports contexts.
- Apple Watch Dependency for Best Experience: Heart-rate zone analytics and ring-closing integration rely on Apple Watch hardware, limiting the depth of health metrics for Android-only users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Slopes work without a cell signal?
Yes. Slopes is designed to work entirely offline. Trail maps and run tracking function without any cell reception, which is essential for remote backcountry and international resort use.
Is the free version actually free, or does it have ads?
The free version is genuinely ad-free. Slopes does not display any advertisements in the app, so it won't drain your battery or use your data plan on ads.
How many resorts does Slopes support?
Slopes supports over 2,000 resorts worldwide, providing official trail maps for thousands of locations and enhanced interactive maps with real-time positioning at 2,000+ supported resorts.
Can I import data from my Garmin or Suunto watch?
Yes. Slopes lets you import existing recordings from popular GPS watch brands like Garmin and Suunto, as well as from other ski tracking apps, so you don't lose your historical data.
Does Slopes sync with Strava?
Yes. Slopes automatically uploads your ski and snowboard recordings to Strava, placing you on Strava segment leaderboards without any manual action required.
