Magellan and SnowRanger - Detailed Skiing Maps & More
Magellan announced the introduction of Magellan-certified SnowRanger software from Mountain Dynamics for compatible Magellan eXplorist handheld GPS receivers and the Magellan CrossoverGPS. SnowRanger enhances outdoor navigation for customers who explore the nation’s top winter destinations by delivering digital recreational maps for more than 53 ski resorts across the nation with detailed information about resort facilities, including chairlifts, trails, lodges, roads, parking, ticketing and more. Whether skiing, snowboarding or finding five-star winter wonderlands, SnowRanger helps Magellan users plan and navigate the best routes for their winter activities and safely find their way back.
SnowRanger has mapped out the Wetern US ski areas, and has made them available for both Garmin and Magellan in a downloadable fashion. They also have a site section called SnowDays, where you can brag talk about your skiing day and upload your skiing tracks to back up the stories. If you like this, you might check out SlopeTracker; which gives you a way to rent the GPS and get some interesting information out of the deal.
More on the Magellan Press Release after the jump...
In addition to providing detailed navigation data, SnowRanger also allows users to see exactly where they’ve been and how they performed on the mountain. The software tracks data such as vertical feet skied, maximum speed, number of runs made, and more when used with a Magellan GPS receiver and the Mountain Dynamics website. Other content helps ski enthusiasts cut down on time spent searching for information so they -spend more time enjoying activities. SnowRanger shows types of chairlifts with midway loading/unloading information, skier drop-off areas and ticketing stations as well as terrain, parks, forests, glades, and land cover, for example.
SnowRanger is available in four regional versions with 10-18 resorts each: California/Nevada, Colorado/New Mexico, Northwest/Montana and Utah/Wyoming. The regional software is available for secure digital download for $29.95 each at www.magellanGPS.com.
All via their Press Release
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Posted by Scott Martin at February 16, 2007 10:56 AM
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