We've seen a lot of AR gimmicks, but I've been working on implementing AR for mountain wayfinding (literally pointing your phone at a lift to see where it goes). For those building in the outdoor space: do you think AR is ready for mass adoption in extreme weather (cold/bright sun), or is it still too clunky? Would love to hear your thoughts on the UX challenges.
Hey PH community! I'm an avid snowboarder and I've always hated how paper maps get wet/torn, and static PDF maps on phones are impossible to read in bright sunlight (plus, they don't show you where you are!). I'm building a 3D solution for this, but I'm curious what do you use right now? Strava? Slopes? Or just old-school signs? What features are you missing most?
Ski resorts are 3D environments, yet most apps still use static 2D images. I built Bonvo.Ski to solve this. It renders mountain terrain in true 3D to help you visualize run difficulty and steepness before you drop in. Beyond mapping, it handles real-time friend tracking and AR wayfinding to identify lifts through your camera. The engine is optimized for offline use to save battery in the cold. I also just added a schedule tracker for the Winter Olympics.
