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Making a Powder finding app

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Top_Gun
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I'm thinking about developing a mobile(iOS) Ski/Snowboard social network called PowHunter. The basic idea is that it displays information about resorts, snow conditions, and other basic weather features, but then it starts to get more social. Users would be able to post pictures or status about mountain conditions or create "Powder Patches", places where snow is good, like off-piste runs, or backcountry areas. Powder Patches would have a lot of data associated with them from when you make them like snow conditions, rocks, traffic, and using that data we could start to analyze those areas. When you arrive at a resort the current best area would be displayed to you at the top of the feed and it would update as areas start to get skied out. Because I know that sometimes you want areas to be a secret, Powder Patches can be saved to your account only, and would also be taken into account, or shared with friends who are other users. PowHunter would also have other basic features like lift status, run traffic, lodge traffic and more, and it if we continue development, it should be available by at latest the end of this upcoming season. It should sell for either $0.99 or $1.99 because I don't really want to add ads. Let me know what you think or if you think of any other features that you think would be cool to be added.
Sep 18 2013 3:51AM
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Joshua.
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Cool idea, but no one wants to give their secret pow stashes away to gapers who use apps to find good snow.
Sep 18 2013 3:58AM
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Top_Gun
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We thought about that too, so you can create private areas, as well as being able to use our app to track and see where friends are on the mountain, and recommend them places as well.
Sep 18 2013 4:03AM
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Top_Gun
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We thought about that too, so you can create private areas, as well as being able to use our app to track and see where friends are on the mountain, and recommend them places as well.
Sep 18 2013 4:03AM
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Top_Gun
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We thought about that too, so you can create private areas, as well as being able to use our app to track and see where friends are on the mountain, and recommend them places as well.
Sep 18 2013 4:04AM
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Top_Gun
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We thought about that to, so we're adding the ability to create private patches that can be shared with friends. A large portion of our app is the social aspect, that it allows you to see where friends are on the mountain, and you can post pictures with patches giving it a type of instagram feel as well.
Sep 18 2013 4:08AM
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Top_Gun
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We thought about that to, so we're adding the ability to create private patches that can be shared with friends. A large portion of our app is the social aspect, that it allows you to see where friends are on the mountain, and you can post pictures with patches giving it a type of instagram feel as well.
Sep 18 2013 4:10AM
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Top_Gun
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Shit sorry about that I got terrible connection
Sep 18 2013 4:11AM
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LoathesRaisins
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Would use a lot of data.
Sep 18 2013 4:17AM
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Top_Gun
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GPS uses no data(but it does use some battery) and we only send data that we need, most of which is in text form, so surprisingly it would use quite little data, unless yours constantly looking down the feed for photos
Sep 18 2013 4:21AM
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Ghini
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www.wepowder.com

They are ahead of you, sorry..
With the financial support from Salomon they made an app, it is called the Salomon Powfinder..
Sep 18 2013 4:51AM
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Ghini
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http://www.salomonfreeski.com/others/minisites/powfinder/
Sep 18 2013 7:43AM
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.Capn.
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There is literally no incentive for a user to share a secret spot to everyone on these kinds of apps. Same reason they don't work for rock climbing, skating, ect. I wish doe.
Sep 18 2013 8:10AM
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Top_Gun
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We will still continue development because it doesn't really cost us much, and we will still let you guys know if we ever do release it on the app store.
Oct 1 2013 12:34PM
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Yaraelpoof.png
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Hack into the NSA and setup a constant stream of smart phone location updates. Then using GIS mapping create a map of all the ski areas (every run) in the US. Then change the smart phone location updates so that they only track smart phones at said ski areas. Make a new map that records snow fall and layer it over the map that tracks skiers locations. Set up an alert so that every time there is more than say... 12 in of snow fall that you get an alert containing the amount of snow fall and the location of said snow fall on your smart phone. When you get the alert look at the map and look for skiers (using constant smartphone location updates) who are not on the trails. Make little notes of how many runs and what time are these runs.


Ski powder for the rest of your life.

Is it worth taking the privacy of every skier in the US so that you have pow locations forever? Is is even a question? Yes a million times over?
Oct 1 2013 2:37PM
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Yaraelpoof.png
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*over.
Oct 1 2013 2:38PM
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Sno.
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I read all of them.
Oct 1 2013 2:38PM
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Top_Gun
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haahha Great idea but since i make the app, I already get location data i dont need no stupid NSA.



I AM THE NSA
Oct 1 2013 4:30PM
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JAHpow
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Just downloaded this today. Literally the exact same thing as OP is proposing.
Oct 1 2013 5:03PM
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Top_Gun
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I have seen that app, and despite what you say, our application is much more advanced than that, and it provides much more information and statistics to the user, as well as taking a much more social approach
Oct 1 2013 5:11PM
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cowofawesome
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This thread contains the first quintuple post I've ever seen
Oct 1 2013 5:59PM
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Top_Gun
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Lol yea sorry about that
Oct 1 2013 7:57PM
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-MK-
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Threads, great idea
Oct 1 2013 8:35PM
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Top_Gun
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Thanks bro, its nice to have at least a little positive support
Oct 2 2013 1:22PM
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-MK-
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So is this a thing? Orrrr
Feb 9 2014 9:43PM
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Sophistication.
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This is a scheme so the OP can run off with your secret pow day floaty lifty spots
Feb 9 2014 10:53PM
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Top_Gun
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Still working on it, changed the UI a lot from the initial design and that has been taking up a lot of time. First run rating algorithm is in testing and we are making constant changes. Our current problem is finding affordable, accurate snowfall data. At this rate we will still have a lot of features to finish, but we should have a version out before the end of the season
Feb 10 2014 4:10PM
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Mr.Huck
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Already exists:

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Feb 10 2014 4:19PM
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Jeebus.
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Theres a bunch of apps and site that do this already
Feb 10 2014 4:23PM
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Top_Gun
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Do you know of any other than the Salomon App, because I wanna check them out
Feb 11 2014 11:30PM
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Top_Gun
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lol 3 years later...






















OP DELIVERS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-store/id1084045086?pt=1597881&ct=ns&mt=8

let me know what you think and refer to my other thread if you want to help me out and make $10 at the same time https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/823999/Wanna-make--5
Feb 25 2016 11:58PM
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SteezOnSkis12
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Top_Gunlol 3 years later...


Glad to see you actually finished. I so would use it if the east coast didn't suck.
Mar 1 2016 10:19AM
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JosefD
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This is a great idea. I have wanted to develop something similar to your app for a long time. So I started researching how to develop it. I have decided to become a developer, and I still have a lot to learn. On a good website, I find more an extensive glossary that covers a wide range of coding terms and concepts. It really helped me make sense of the technical jargon that can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. Understanding terminology is crucial in programming, and this glossary seems to be a goldmine of information. It covers everything from basic concepts to more complex topics, making it a valuable asset for those looking to expand their vocabulary.
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