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I use onX Backcountry to plan hikes and, in winter, to sanity-check avalanche terrain exposure beyond just slope angle. The slope angle overlay is handy, but the avalanche terrain exposure scale helps you see when you’re in a runout path even if you’re standing on mellow ground.
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Pros
- +Slope angle overlay built into the app
- +Avalanche terrain exposure scale (ATES-style) helps assess route exposure
- +Useful for planning routes and calculating distances
Cons
- -Not an avalanche forecast tool—you still need local forecasts and real conditions
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