Organising a school ski trip is an exciting opportunity to create unforgettable memories for your students.
At Activ4, we’re here to support you every step of the way, ensuring your ski trip is as seamless and stress-free as possible.
To complement the detailed planning and resources provided by our team, we’ve rounded up five must-have ski apps for 2025. These tools will help you stay informed, navigate the slopes, and manage your group with ease. With Activ4’s expertise and these apps at your fingertips, you can focus on enjoying the experience with your students while we handle the details
1. OnX Backcountry: Your Ultimate Navigation Tool
Whether you’re skiing at a resort or venturing into more remote areas, OnX Backcountry is a game-changer for navigating the terrain. It offers detailed maps, GPS tracking, and information on trail networks, making it easier to explore and stay safe on the mountain.
Why It’s Great for Ski Trips:
- Trail Details: Get detailed information about trail lengths, difficulty levels, and elevation profiles.
- Offline Maps: Download maps ahead of time so you’re prepared, even in areas with limited service.
- Snow and Safety Data: Stay updated on snow conditions and potential avalanche risks, helping you make informed decisions.
2. Avalanche Forecast: Stay Safe with Real-Time Updates
For those skiing outside the resort or heading to more challenging terrains, Avalanche Forecast is an essential app to monitor snowpack conditions and avalanche risks. It provides up-to-date reports and alerts to help you stay safe, no matter where you are on the mountain.
Why It’s Great for Ski Trips:
- Real-Time Alerts: Receive immediate updates if avalanche risks are elevated in the area.
- Snow Stability: Get information on snowpack conditions and snow stability, ensuring you’re skiing in safe areas.
- Educational Content: The app also includes helpful resources to learn more about avalanche safety.
3. OnTheSnow: Resort Conditions and Updates
Keeping up with the latest snow reports and resort conditions is essential for a successful ski trip. OnTheSnow provides real-time updates on snow conditions, weather forecasts, and lift statuses, so you can plan your day on the slopes more effectively.
Why It’s Great for Ski Trips:
- Snow Reports: Stay informed about snow depth, new snow, and current weather conditions to make the best decisions for your day.
- Lift Statuses: Check which lifts are open and running, and which trails are available to ski.
- Resort Cameras: View live resort cameras to get an up-to-date visual of conditions before heading out.
4. Slopes: Track Your Ski Performance
If you love tracking your ski performance, Slopes is the perfect app. It provides detailed insights into your runs, speed, distance, and vertical drops, turning every ski day into a personal performance challenge.
Why It’s Great for Ski Trips:
- Run Tracking: Keep track of your runs, including distance, vertical drop, and top speed.
- Personal Insights: See how you’re improving over time with stats that show your progress.
- Group Tracking: If you’re skiing with others, you can track everyone’s activity to make sure no one gets separated.
5. Trello: Stay Organised with Trip Details
From transport schedules to meal plans and equipment rental information, there’s a lot to manage when organising a school ski trip. Trello is an easy-to-use app that can help you stay on top of every detail. As a school ski trip party leader, the key to success is keeping everything organized, and Trello allows you to do just that, with customizable boards for every aspect of the trip.
Why It’s Great for School Ski Trips:
- Customisable Boards: We set up the board for you, ensuring that your itinerary, travel arrangements, accommodation details, ski lesson schedules, and emergency contact lists are all in one place. Everything you need for a smooth trip is contained on the board, including risk assessments, equipment rentals, and other key information provided by your Activ4 tour coordinator.
- Task Management: Assign specific tasks to fellow chaperones or other teachers, so you can delegate responsibilities and ensure everyone knows their role. With all tasks visible on the board, nothing gets overlooked.
- Collaborative Planning: Trello allows you to share your boards with other teachers and assistants. This means everyone involved in the trip stays up to date on important details, and everyone is on the same page. With everything organised digitally, you can plan with ease.
At Activ4, we understand the challenges of organizing a school ski trip. That’s why we provide all the necessary details for your trip through Trello, helping you feel confident and organized every step of the way. Activ4 was founded by teachers for teachers, so we’ve designed this process to make the trip planning as simple and straightforward as possible.
From using Trello to access your bespoke itinerary and risk assessments to leveraging tools like OnTheSnow for up-to-date resort information, these resources are here to complement the expert planning and support provided by Activ4.
Organising a school ski trip is an exciting opportunity, and with these ski apps, and the guidance of your personal Activ4 tour coordinator, it is simpler than ever for a trip leader. With our teacher-focused approach, every detail of your trip is designed to minimize stress and maximize enjoyment. Paired with these apps, you can confidently focus on creating unforgettable memories for your students, knowing that everything else is taken care of. Let Activ4 and these tools handle the details while you enjoy the best part—seeing your students thrive on the slopes!
