Last week, Mt. High ski resort (and my local mountain) announced that it will be launching an iPhone application with a release date of November 15. Before you read any further, I’d like to preface this post with a “disclaimer” - I don’t own an iPhone. I’ve never even used one less a few quick app tutorials. (Yes, for me the free company blackberry is a little more enticing at the moment, but that’s not to say I’ll never make the switch). Regardless, I am more impressed each day by the technology and capabilities that modern smart phones bring to the table.

After reading up on Mt. High’s application (without actually having the opportunity to test it, first), I think it sounds pretty cool. Some of the features include:

• Current mountain information such as snow conditions and trail openings
• Ticket price information and the ability to purchase tickets right from your phone
• Vacation planning resources, such as information on lodging, lessons, and upcoming weather
• An optional Powder Alert, where you can sign up to receive e-mail or text message notifications on new snow, ticket deals, and upcoming events
• Access to GPS guided directions, automatic dialing features, Google maps, and more

The App is $1.99 and can be purchased via iTunes or mthigh.com.

Obviously, this application is targeted toward the younger demographic - also Mt. High’s largest group of visitors - but is designed to improve everyone’s on mountain experience. With an increasing number of people using the iPhone and associated applications these days, launching this app was a very smart move on Mt. High’s part, and I hope to see more resorts follow suit down the road (not for my crackberry-obsessed sake, but for everyone else out there).

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