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
112 posts published
Dryslope Snowboarding — How to Train Off-Season
Dryslope snowboarding explained — snowflex vs dendix, what transfers to real snow, and when it's worth a session over an indoor snow centre.
Indoor Snow Centers — Learning to Snowboard in the Summer
Indoor snow centres let you learn snowboarding in June. How they work, why they're great for beginners, and what 5 lessons gets you ready for.
Glacier Snowboarding Etiquette — What's Different About Summer Snow
Why summer glacier snow rides differently — and the morning-shift routine that makes Hintertux or Stubai feel like a real winter day.
Summer Snowboarding on European Glaciers — Hintertux, Stubai, Saas-Fee
Hintertux, Stubai, Saas-Fee — European glaciers open through summer. A beginner's guide to summer snowboarding while everyone else is at the beach.
How to Store Your Snowboard Over Summer — Wax, Heat, Pressure
Summer wax, heat, pressure — how to store a snowboard over summer so it rides like new next season. The 5-minute routine that protects your investment.
End-of-Season Sales — When to Buy Snowboard Gear for Less
When to buy snowboard gear for 50–70% off. The end-of-season discount calendar and what to grab now vs wait on.
The Essential Snowboard Tool Kit — Wax, Edge File, Multitool
Five tools, ten minutes a week, and your snowboard glides like new every day. The simple home tune kit every beginner should own.
Rental vs Buying for Your First Season — A Cost Breakdown
Rent or buy your first snowboard? Real numbers in EUR/USD, a clear decision tree, and the one piece of gear that's never worth renting long-term.
Buying Used vs New — How to Spot a Good Beginner Snowboard
How to inspect a used snowboard. A five-point check that catches dead boards and saves you 60% off retail without buying a brick.
How to Read a Snowboard Spec Sheet — Flex, Sidecut, Effective Edge
Flex, sidecut radius, effective edge, waist width — every snowboard spec decoded for beginners. What actually matters when comparing boards.
Snowboard Socks Matter More Than You Think
Why one pair of merino snowboard socks beats two cotton pairs. The boot-cramp fix that costs €25 and saves your afternoon.
Wrist Guards, Knee Pads, Impact Shorts — The Beginner's Safety Kit
Wrist guards, impact shorts, knee pads — the under-€100 armour kit every beginner snowboarder should own. Stop the fall from ending your day.
Day 100 — A Quarter Through the 365-Day Journey
Day 100 of the Bonvo.Ski daily blog. A quarter through the journey, a new pivot to snowboarders, and what the next 90 days look like.
Snowboard Gloves vs Mittens — Which Should a Beginner Buy
Gloves vs mittens for snowboarding. A clear breakdown for beginners on warmth, dexterity, and the features that matter on your first cold day.
Base Layers and Mid-Layers — The Real Secret to Staying Warm
How to layer for snowboarding. Base, mid, and outer layers explained for beginners — the simple system that beats one giant jacket every time.
Snowboard Pants — Bibs vs Standard, Insulation Levels Explained
Bib pants vs standard, insulation levels, and the two features that matter for a beginner snowboarder. Stop snow from sneaking into your pants.
Choosing Your First Snowboard Jacket — Waterproof Ratings Decoded
Snowboard jacket waterproof and breathability ratings explained. Insulated vs shell jackets, and what a beginner should actually buy.
Snowboard Goggles for Beginners — Lens Tints and VLT Made Simple
VLT, lens tints, and goggle fit explained for new snowboarders. The simple two-lens system that handles every weather condition on the mountain.
Helmet Buying Guide — Why You Should Never Skip This
A beginner snowboard helmet guide. MIPS, fit, goggle compatibility, and when to replace. The single most important piece of gear you will buy.
Bindings Buying Guide — Strap, Rear-Entry, or Step-On for Beginners
Strap-in, rear-entry, or step-on? A beginner's snowboard binding guide — what each type does, why flex matching matters, and which to buy first.
Snowboard Boots 101 — Why Fit Matters More Than Brand
Your snowboard boots matter more than your board. Learn how a beginner boot should fit, why heel lift kills your riding, and what flex to pick.
How to Choose Your First Snowboard — Length, Width, Camber Explained
Length, width, and camber profile are the only three things that matter on your first snowboard. A simple beginner guide to picking the right board.
90 Days — Three Months of Daily Ski Content and 275 Days to Go
Day 90 marks three months of daily Bonvo.Ski blog posts. A full recap of ~33 resorts, 50+ features covered, 7 countries, and the road ahead.
Summer Glacier Skiing Guide — Where to Ski in June, July, and August
Ski in summer at Zermatt, Hintertux, Stubai, Saas-Fee, Les 2 Alpes, and Tignes. A complete guide to glacier skiing in June, July, and August.
Top 5 Things You Might Have Missed in the Bonvo.Ski App
Five hidden features in the Bonvo.Ski app you probably missed: Ultra Live Heading, long-press slopes, amenity phone numbers, drawing sharing, and satellite view.
Lech-Zürs to St. Anton — The Full Ski Arlberg Connection Explained
Trace the full 305 km Ski Arlberg connection from Lech through Zürs, Stuben, and St. Christoph to St. Anton on one 3D map.
How to Use Bonvo.Ski to Plan Next Season — Scouting Resorts from Home
Use Bonvo.Ski in the off-season to scout resorts, compare slope rankings, and save drawings for next winter's ski trips.
Verbier Spring Sessions — Why Late Season Here is Special
Verbier in spring offers corn snow, freeride competitions, and sun-soaked sessions. Revisit the resort on 3D maps to plan your late-season days.
Hintertux — The Only Year-Round Glacier Resort in Austria
Hintertux is Austria's only year-round glacier ski resort. Explore its compact, high-altitude terrain on Bonvo.Ski's 3D maps any day of the year.
How to Share a Drawing with Your Ski Group Before the Trip
Plan your group ski trip in advance. Draw routes and meeting points on the 3D map and share them with your ski group before departure.
Val Gardena — Gateway to the Sellaronda Circuit in the Dolomites
Explore Val Gardena and the Sellaronda circuit in the Dolomites. Navigate the famous loop and Saslong World Cup course with 3D ski maps.
Best Practices for Recording in Bad Weather — GPS Tips for Fog and Snow
GPS works fine in fog and snow. Learn battery management and recording tips for bad weather skiing days with Bonvo.Ski.
Schladming — 4 Mountains, One Ski Pass, One 3D Map
Explore Schladming's 4-mountain ski link on one 3D map. Navigate Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling, and Reiteralm with slope search.
How the App Detects Runs vs Lifts vs Rests Automatically
Learn how Bonvo.Ski automatically distinguishes between ski runs, lift rides, and rest periods using speed, direction, and elevation data.
Stubai Glacier — Summer Skiing Starts Here
Stubai Glacier in Austria offers skiing above 3,000 metres well into summer. Explore its compact, high-altitude terrain on Bonvo.Ski's 3D maps.
End-of-Season Gear Care — Prep Your Skis and Board for Storage
Prep your skis and snowboard for summer storage with this end-of-season checklist. Wax, dry, protect, and document your gear setup.
Ski Zillertal Arena — Zell am Ziller to Gerlos in One App
Navigate the Zillertal Arena from Zell am Ziller to Gerlos using lift filtering on 3D maps. 150 km of connected slopes across multiple valleys.
75 Days — A Quarter of the Way to 365
Day 75 marks one quarter of our 365-day blog challenge. A recap of ~30 resorts, dozens of features covered, and a preview of summer glacier content ahead.
How to Compare Two Recorded Runs on the Same Slope
Record the same ski slope on different days and compare your stats. Track speed, time, and elevation profiles to see your improvement over the season.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm — The Ski Circus with 270 km of Pistes
Explore the Ski Circus of Saalbach-Hinterglemm with 270 km of interconnected pistes. Use slope search and lift filtering to navigate the full circuit.
Smooth Your GPS Coordinates — Cleaner Recorded Routes
GPS jitter creates messy recorded routes. Learn how Bonvo.Ski's coordinate smoothing cleans up your tracks for accurate, shareable ski recordings.
Which Alpine Resorts Stay Open Latest? Plan Your Last Ski Days
Discover which Alpine glacier resorts stay open latest into spring and summer. Plan your final ski days at Hintertux, Stubai, Tignes, and Zermatt.
AR Camera Mode — Point Your Phone and See Slope Names in Real Time
Bonvo.Ski's AR camera overlays slope and lift names on your live camera view. Point your phone at the mountain and see labels in real time.
Drawing Mode Pro Tips — Color Coding for Different Route Types
Use color coding in Drawing Mode to mark hazards (red), routes (blue), meeting points (green), and powder stashes (yellow) on your Bonvo.Ski 3D map.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl — Austria's Highest Ski Village in 3D
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is Austria's highest ski village with snow-sure slopes to 3,080 m. Explore it in 3D on Bonvo.Ski for late-season skiing.
Spring Corn Snow — When and Where to Find the Best Conditions
Learn how the freeze-thaw cycle creates perfect corn snow. Use Bonvo.Ski's 3D maps to identify slope aspects and time your spring runs perfectly.
Export Your Runs — How to Use GPX Files from Bonvo.Ski
Export your Bonvo.Ski recordings as GPX files. Learn what GPX is and how to use your ski data in Strava, Google Earth, and more.
Speed Tracking Deep Dive — Understand Your Max and Average Speeds
Understand what max and average speed really mean in your Bonvo.Ski recordings. Typical ranges for beginners to experts and GPS accuracy tips.
Combine Ultra Live Heading with Group Location — Navigate to Friends in Real Time
Combine Ultra Live Heading with group location sharing to navigate directly to your friends on the mountain in real time.
Sestriere — Olympic Slopes at the Top of the Via Lattea
Ski Sestriere's 2006 Olympic slopes and explore the 400 km Via Lattea network using Bonvo.Ski's 3D terrain maps and lift filtering.
Courmayeur — Mont Blanc's Italian Side and Off-Piste Paradise
Explore Courmayeur's expert terrain beneath Mont Blanc. Use Bonvo.Ski's Drawing Mode to plan off-piste lines on a 3D map.
Cervinia — Ski from Italy to Zermatt Across the Border
Ski from Cervinia in Italy across the border to Zermatt via the Plateau Rosa glacier. Explore the full cross-border connection in Bonvo.Ski's 3D map.
60 Days — Two Full Months of Daily Ski Tech Posts
Day 60 marks two full months of daily posts. We have covered ~28 resorts and dozens of features. Here is a look back and ahead.
Adelboden — World Cup Giant Slalom Terrain Explored in 3D
Explore Adelboden's famous Chuenisbärgli World Cup giant slalom slope and 210 km of runs using Bonvo.Ski's 3D terrain maps.
How to Track Your Season Stats — Total Vertical, Runs, and Distance
Review your Bonvo.Ski recordings to calculate total vertical, distance, and runs for the season. Here is how to find your stats.
Crans-Montana — Sun-Drenched Slopes and the Best Spring Snow in Switzerland
Crans-Montana's sun-drenched slopes make it ideal for spring skiing. Use Bonvo.Ski's 3D view to plan your day around slope aspect and sunshine.
St. Moritz — Birthplace of Winter Tourism on Your 3D Ski Map
Explore St. Moritz's three ski sectors — Corviglia, Corvatsch, and Diavolezza — on a 3D map. Find après-ski spots with amenities search.
Davos-Klosters — Navigate 6 Separate Ski Areas from One App
Davos-Klosters has 6 separate ski areas and 300+ km of runs. Use Bonvo.Ski to navigate Parsenn, Jakobshorn, and the rest from one app.
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.