Skimap FAQ - Your Guide to Ski Resort Trail Maps
Who makes these maps?
I do. I'm Matt Liapis, The Map Guy. I've drawn ski resort maps since 2009, and my day job is professional mapping for clients around the country. Skimap is where I put that skill into the sport I love. About Page
Where does the data come from?
I create and maintain every map myself, using satellite imagery, terrain data, resort information and on-snow photos, including ones skiers send me.
Are you paid by the resorts?
No. Skimap is independent. No resort sponsors a map or pays to change what you see.
Is this the same as skimap.org?
No. This site isn't related to skimap.org or any open-source project. Every map here is drawn and checked by hand.
Why not just use free or big-brand maps?
Resorts change every season. I review every map at least once a year, draw it to true scale with 40-foot contours, and correct it from skier feedback. You get an accurate, unbiased picture of the mountain
How many resorts are covered?
725+ resorts, Downhill and Nordic, across the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the UK. I add more every year.
Something's wrong or missing on a map. What do I do?
Tell me through the Contact Form. I review every correction, and it goes into the next update.
Can you add my resort?
Probably. Send me a request, and I prioritise the resorts skiers ask for most.
What's the difference between the plans?
Essential is free: 2D trail maps for every resort. Premium adds 3D maps, satellite imagery, live weather, avalanche danger, elevation profiles, measuring and Find Me. GeoPDF gives you offline maps to keep. All-Access includes everything. Compare plans
Does anything renew automatically?
Only Premium Monthly, which renews each month until you cancel. Essential renews free each year. Season Passes are one-time payments that simply end after 5 months.
How do I cancel Premium Monthly?
Log in, go to your account's subscriptions, and cancel. You keep access until the end of the month you've paid for.
Do I need an app?
No. The interactive maps run in any modern browser, on phone, tablet or computer. Offline GeoPDFs use the free ArcGIS Field Maps app.
How does Find Me work?
Tap the location button and allow location access when your browser asks. The map shows your position and zooms to it.
Is the weather data worldwide?
The maps cover all five countries, but radar, winter alerts, avalanche danger and snow depth come from US agencies, so they cover the US only.
How do offline maps work?
Buy the GeoPDF Season Pass, download the resorts you want, and open them in the free ArcGIS Field Maps app (iPhone and Android). They work with no signal, and your GPS shows where you are.
Do I need an ArcGIS account?
No. Field Maps opens GeoPDFs without signing in.
Do I keep the maps?
Yes. Download any resorts during your 5 months, and they're yours to keep for personal use.
Can I get a printed map?
Yes. Prints are available through the Mapsynergy shop, Powder Addicts, TeePublic and RedBubble. Shop options
I've seen these maps on Powder Addicts, right?
You have! Same maps and data, printed on great products.