Backcountry-First Mapping
The only app built exclusively for winter touring. Unlock smarter trip planning with comprehensive route descriptions and advanced terrain analysis.
Plan Like a Professional
Visualize Avalanche Risk
Explore dynamic map layers updated daily to identify where avalanche problems may lay. View ATES ratings, slope angle, aspect, or customize your own layers—all in 3D with satellite imagery for unparalleled clarity.
View Layers
Find the Right Route
Choose from our expertly analyzed route collection or create and evaluate your own. Tailored to the day's avalanche forecast and your preferences, Dawn Patrol helps you plan safe and informed adventures.
Explore Tours
Access Recent Conditions
Stay informed with the latest field observations, filtered to show what's most relevant. Easily view images and key details for a streamlined look at on-the-ground conditions.
Check Observations
Experience The Dawn Patrol Difference
Say goodbye to generic maps. Dawn Patrol is tailor-made for winter touring, offering features you won't find anywhere else. Compare for yourself.
| Feature | Dawn Patrol | Other Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Topographical Maps | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Satellite Imagery | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| 3D Map View | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Slope Angle Shading | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Aspect Shading | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Custom Map Objects | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Custom Map Shading | ✔ Included | ⚠ Limited |
| Route Repository | ✔ Included | ⚠ Limited |
| ATES Ratings | ✔ Included | ⚠ Limited |
| Advanced Route Analysis | ✔ Included | ⚠ Limited |
| Forecast Route Guidance | ✔ Included | ✖ Not Available |
| Aspect Route Filters | ✔ Included | ✖ Not Available |
| Field Observations | ✔ Included | ✖ Not Available |
Trusted By Skiers Everywhere
"Dawn Patrol is a game-changer for backcountry planning. The avalanche problem shading alone has saved me so much time!"
- Gabby P.
"Finally, an app built just for backcountry skiers. I love how I can see where my route intersects potential avalanche areas. Having observations right in the map is amazing too."
- Mike H.
"Dawn Patrol is the real deal. Comprehensive, easy to use, and focused on safety while being nuanced. Highly recommend it to anyone heading into the backcountry."
- Huyson L.
Plan Smarter, Tour Safer
Discover curated routes, real-time conditions, and powerful tools to plan with confidence.
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