We have a few of these, and love for planning trips and use in the field. Somewhat of a hybrid between trip planning apps and a paper map, and great for zones where you are not as familiar.
I am excited to try out the topo maps they've put together.
Beacon Guide Books
On-the-spot decision-making with lightweight, compact, and durable guidebooks! Beacon Guidebooks is offering up easy-to-digest beta on backcountry terrain in Colorado and Washington. Regional maps accompany aerial photographs, and GPS coordinates are designed to provide you with pertinent information while keeping wisdom and safety in mind. No guidebook will obviate the need for an avalanche safety course, but these help beginner and expert skiers quickly find the goods with sensible routes. Add these atlases to your tool belt for smart planning for your next backcountry ski adventure. As always, be sure to communicate well with your partners and share the avalanche terrain tips stored within the pages. Be safe!
Colorado
Crested Butte, 3rd Edition - The Chamonix of Colorado! Explore the backcountry of CB, tucked into a cul-de-sac of Colorado wilderness in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Cameron Pass - A short drive away from For Collins, Cameron Pass is the backcountry skier's dream for those who like easy access and good snow.
Light Tours of Colorado, 2nd Edition - Combining a variety of easier backcountry routes with information on uphill ski-resort options. Written by local legend Lou Dawson.
Silverton - This atlas offers the full spectrum of terrain and difficulty-level from novice to extreme and everything in between along the San Juan Mountain Range.
Berthoud Pass - Offers insight into glade skiing, deep powder bowls, and steep couloirs with quick access from Highway 40 for endless discovery of Colorado's Front Range.
Loveland Pass - It’s famous for a reason! Loveland Pass offers ski terrain that is easily accessed by skinning, booting, or even car shuttling off the pass. But don’t let its popularity scare you off - there’s plenty of opportunity to escape the crowds and explore exciting terrain, including ski mountaineering objectives on thirteen-thousand-foot peaks.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Offers insight into one of the most dense ski mountaineering areas accessible from the Front Range.
California
Light Tours of Tahoe - Devoted to highlighting the mellower side of Tahoe that is perfect for higher danger days or beginner backcountry tourers.
New Mexico
Taos and Santa Fe - Offers a bit of everything for the entire spectrum of backcountry skiers.
Oregon
Mt. Hood - From ski mountaineering, powder chasing, and glaciers, this atlas will help you navigate Mt. Hood's backcountry terrain.
Washington
Snoqualmie Pass, 2nd Edition - Tour on either side of the pass from everything from 60-degree chutes to playful glades and multi-day routes. Perfect for adventurers of every level and the dawn patrollers in Seattle.
Olympic National Park - With relatively easy access and stunning views, this serves as a good baseline to access some of the more unique terrain in Washington.
Washington's East Side - This touches on the "East Side," which extends from the north side of Stevens Pass to the east side of Mission Ridge.
Crystal Mountain - Endless acres of terrain in a quiet, end-of-the-road location. Get the scoop on how to access and ski this amazing area.
Mt. Baker, 2nd Edition - A 7,500 vertical foot volcano overlooking Canada and the North Cascades that has it all. Expansive glaciers, bowls, and technical couloirs…plenty of options with this atlas.
