365 Days of
Ski Tech Insights
Follow our daily journey building the ultimate 3D ski mapping platform. Tutorials, feature deep-dives, and resort tips — one post every day.
By Gergely Kovacs, founder of Bonvo.Ski 3D Maps
54 posts published
LAAX — Switzerland's Freestyle Capital on a 3D Map
Explore LAAX's world-class terrain parks and 224 km of slopes using Bonvo.Ski's 3D maps and slope search features.
Spring Skiing Checklist — 7 Things to Do Before the Season Ends
Seven things every skier should do before the season ends — from checking closing dates to reviewing your season stats in Bonvo.Ski.
Wengen and the Lauberhorn — Trace the World's Longest Downhill Race
Trace the legendary 4.5 km Lauberhorn downhill course at Wengen using slope search and elevation profiles in Bonvo.Ski.
Grindelwald-First — Ski Beneath the Eiger with 3D Terrain Views
Explore Grindelwald-First and Kleine Scheidegg beneath the iconic Eiger North Face using Bonvo.Ski's 3D terrain maps.
Day 50 — Half Way to 100 and We Have Barely Scratched the Surface
Day 50 milestone — halfway to 100 posts, 24+ resorts explored across Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and France, with the best still ahead.
Flaine — Brutalist Architecture Meets Big Mountain Skiing in the Grand Massif
Explore Flaine's Grand Massif domain and the legendary 14 km Cascades run from Grandes Platières to Sixt with Bonvo.Ski.
Avoriaz — Car-Free Resort Navigation with 3D Maps
Navigate Avoriaz's unique car-free resort and the vast Portes du Soleil domain with Bonvo.Ski's 3D maps.
Tignes — Late Season Glacier Skiing and How to Plan for It
Plan late-season skiing at Tignes using Bonvo.Ski — the Grande Motte glacier keeps conditions going well into spring.
La Plagne — Find Family Slopes in One of France's Biggest Resorts
Find the best family-friendly slopes across La Plagne's 11 villages and the 425 km Paradiski domain with Bonvo.Ski.
How to Read the Elevation Profile After a Recorded Run
Learn to read your Bonvo.Ski elevation profile — understand peaks, valleys, longest descents, total vertical, and what they reveal about your ski day.
Méribel — The Heart of Les 3 Vallées and How to Navigate It
Navigate Méribel's central position in Les 3 Vallées using Bonvo.Ski's slope search and lift filtering for efficient skiing.
Courchevel's 4 Villages — Navigate the Biggest Linked Ski Area in the World
Navigate Courchevel's four villages and the 600 km Les 3 Vallées domain using Bonvo.Ski's 3D maps and lift filtering.
6 Weeks — 42 Days of Exploring the Alps, One Post at a Time
Six weeks of daily Bonvo.Ski content — recapping Italian Dolomites resorts and previewing the massive French Alps ahead.
Bormio's Legendary Stelvio Run — Trace the World Cup Downhill
Trace Bormio's legendary Stelvio World Cup downhill course using Bonvo.Ski's 3D maps, slope search, and elevation profiles.
Record a Full Day at Livigno — Tax-Free Shopping and World-Class Slopes
Record a full ski day at Livigno with Bonvo.Ski — track every run across both sides of this duty-free Alpine valley.
Madonna di Campiglio — Navigate the Ski Area of Champions
Navigate Madonna di Campiglio's five connected ski zones and trace the famous 3-Tre World Cup slalom course with Bonvo.Ski.
How Slope Steepness Percentages Actually Work — A Quick Guide
Understand what slope steepness percentages mean and how they map to Family, Advanced, and Expert categories in Bonvo.Ski.
Family Skiing in Alta Badia — The Dolomites' Most Gentle Resort
Use Bonvo.Ski's Family slope rankings to find Alta Badia's best gentle runs in the stunning Dolomites.
Kronplatz in 3D — The Perfect Mountain Shape for a Ski Day
Discover Kronplatz's unique dome shape in 3D — slopes radiate in every direction with Dolomite peaks as the backdrop.
5 Weeks In — 35 Days of Daily Ski Content and Counting
Five weeks of daily Bonvo.Ski content — recapping Austrian resorts and previewing the Italian Dolomites ahead.
Mayrhofen's Harakiri — How to Find the Steepest Slope in the Zillertal
Use Bonvo.Ski's Expert slope rankings to locate Harakiri — Austria's steepest groomed piste at 78% gradient in Mayrhofen.
5 Quick Ways to Make Your Ski Day More Efficient with Bonvo.Ski
Download maps early, pre-scout slopes, filter lifts, find lunch, and record everything — five habits for a more efficient ski day.
Sölden's Glacier Skiing — Find the Highest Slopes with Elevation Profiles
Use Bonvo.Ski's elevation profiles to explore Sölden's BIG 3 peaks and glacier skiing above 3,000 metres.
Explore Lech-Zürs in 3D — Austria's Most Elegant Ski Area
Navigate the linked Lech-Zürs-Warth ski area using Bonvo.Ski's 3D maps — 305 km of Ski Arlberg terrain at your fingertips.
30 Days — First Month Complete, 335 to Go
Day 30 milestone. First full month complete with 30 consecutive posts covering 12 resorts and 20+ features. 335 days remaining in the journey.
Recording Statistics Explained — Every Metric After Your Ski Run
Understand every metric in Bonvo.Ski recording statistics. Learn about max speed, vertical drop, activity breakdown, run timeline, and elevation profiles.
28 Days — One Month of Daily Ski Content
Day 28 milestone. One month complete! Recap of social features, AI tools, and group coordination. 337 days to go in the ski tech journey.
Make a Custom Profile Picture with AI — Stand Out in the Group
Create a custom profile picture in Bonvo.Ski using AI. Upload photos, choose an art style, and generate unique images. Support the app while standing out.
Share Your Live Location — Let the Group Know Where You Are
Enable live location sharing in Bonvo.Ski groups. Let friends see your real-time position on the mountain for coordination and safety. Fully opt-in and private.
Create a Group and Share Location — Never Lose Your Friends on the Mountain
Create a group in Bonvo.Ski to share live location, runs, photos, and meeting points with friends. Password-protected and fully opt-in for privacy.
Set Up Your Profile — Skier or Snowboarder? Show Your Style
Set up your Bonvo.Ski profile with name, skill level, and skiing discipline. Customize recommendations and sign in with Apple to sync across devices.
Create a Cartoon Group Photo — Memories with Friends in AI Style
Turn group ski trip photos into cartoon art with Bonvo.Ski's AI. Upload a group photo, choose a style, and create shareable illustrated memories.
Show Off Your Snowboard with AI — Generate Beautiful Gear Art
Use Bonvo.Ski's AI generator to create beautiful images of your snowboard or skis. Upload a photo, choose a style, and share polished gear art with friends.
21 Days Strong — Three Weeks of Daily Ski Tech Content
Day 21 milestone. Recap of Week 3 covering Ultra Live Heading, run sharing, Drawing Mode, AI characters, and advanced navigation features.
Create Your AI Ski Character — Personalize Your Onboarding Experience
Create your AI-generated ski character during Bonvo.Ski onboarding. Upload photos, choose colors, and get a personalized cartoon avatar for your profile and shared runs.
Load Saved Drawings on the Map — View Friend's Backcountry Intel
Learn how to load saved drawings onto the map in Bonvo.Ski. Import custom routes and hazard maps from your library or shared files from friends.
Mark Backcountry Routes in Cortina d'Ampezzo with Drawing Mode
Use Drawing Mode in Cortina d'Ampezzo to mark backcountry routes, hazards, and powder zones. Draw lines, drop markers, and share maps with your crew.
Switch Between Ski Resorts in Seconds — Never Open the Wrong Map
Learn how to switch between ski resorts quickly in Bonvo.Ski. Select from 100+ European Alps resorts with searchable list and recent resort shortcuts.
Share Your Ski Run with Friends in Les Deux Alpes — Show Off Your Stats
Learn how to share recorded ski runs in Les Deux Alpes. Generate beautiful maps with color-coded routes, stats, and customizable backgrounds to show friends.
Ultra Live Heading Mode — Navigate Like a Pro with Compass Orientation
Master Ultra Live Heading mode in Bonvo.Ski. Lock the map to your position, rotate with your compass heading, and activate AR camera overlay for real-time terrain labels.
14 Days of Daily Ski Content — Two Weeks In
Day 14 milestone. Recap of Week 2 covering amenity search, expert slopes, lift filtering, and advanced terrain across European Alpine resorts.
Advanced Red Slopes in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis — Perfect for Intermediates
Find the best Advanced red slopes in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis using Bonvo.Ski. Perfect intermediate terrain with 12-23% steepness, sorted by length.
Filter Ski Lifts by Type in Ischgl — Gondolas, Chairs, and T-Bars
Learn how to search and filter ski lifts by type in Ischgl. Find gondolas, chairlifts, or surface lifts based on your preference and conditions.
Search Slopes by Name in Verbier — Find Any Run in Seconds
Search for any slope by name in Verbier using Bonvo.Ski's freetext search and filters. Find runs by difficulty, length, and steepness instantly.
The My Location Button — Your Anchor Point on Any Mountain
Learn how the My Location button works in Bonvo.Ski. Instantly center the map on your GPS position and never lose track of where you are on the mountain.
Steepest Expert Slopes in Val d'Isère — Where to Find the Challenge
Find the steepest expert slopes in Val d'Isère using Bonvo.Ski's Expert rankings. Sort by steepness to discover the most challenging black runs in the Alps.
Find the Closest Restroom in Chamonix — Amenities Feature Explained
Learn how to find restrooms, restaurants, ski rentals, and other amenities in Chamonix using Bonvo.Ski's Places Around feature. Get opening hours and directions.
7 Days In — One Week of Daily Ski Tech Content
Day 7 milestone. Recap of the first week covering 3D maps, offline navigation, run recording, and slope rankings across European ski resorts.
Satellite vs Outdoor Map Styles — Which One Should You Use?
Understand when to use Satellite vs Outdoor map styles in Bonvo.Ski. Learn which view is best for navigation, snow conditions, and backcountry.
Record Your First Ski Run in Kitzbühel — Speed, Distance, and More
Learn how to record ski runs in Kitzbühel with Bonvo.Ski. Track speed, distance, vertical drop, and automatically detect lifts and runs.
No Signal on the Mountain? Download Your Ski Map Before You Go
Pre-download ski resort maps for offline use. See slopes and lifts without cell service. Perfect for remote Alpine resorts and backcountry.
Best Family Slopes in St. Anton — How to Find Them in Seconds
Find the best family-friendly slopes in St. Anton am Arlberg using Bonvo.Ski's Slope Ranking feature. Gentle, wide slopes sorted by length.
Navigate Zermatt in 3D — See the Matterhorn Slopes Like Never Before
Learn how to explore Zermatt's 360+ km of slopes using Bonvo.Ski's 3D terrain maps. See the Matterhorn ski area from every angle.
Welcome to the Bonvo.Ski Daily Blog — 365 Days of Ski Tech
Day 1 of 365. Follow our daily journey through ski tech tutorials, resort spotlights, and feature deep-dives for the Bonvo.Ski 3D ski maps app.