TOgoing to the mountains means commune with an imposing and magnificent nature and if we do it with the right spirit and some support apps we can appreciate even more the magnificent views that our mountains offer us.
Here are 5 really useful tips that Apple experts provide to experience the mountains at 360 degrees, combining safety, exploration and photographic creativity.
1. Plan intelligently and offline maps
Safety starts before you leave. Using Apple Intelligence integrated with ChatGPT you can study itineraries and find the best areas. It is essential to download offline maps on Apple Maps to orient yourself even without a connection. For a higher level of detail, the PeakVisor app offers maps with 79,000 trails and ski mountaineering routesallowing us to study the exposure and steepness of the slopes.
The Mountain-themed meeting at Today at Apple on January 28, 2026 – Courtesy by Apple
2. Take memorable photos: light and composition
Many of us, let’s face it, take random photos, that’s it the advice of the photographer and producer Michele Guarneri, to obtain excellent images in the snow, exploiting in particular the potential of the iPhone. The first is to take a few seconds to observe the scene and use natural guidelines (paths, ridges) to direct your gaze. To manage the strong snow light just tap the sky on the iPhone screen and lowering the exposure to avoid “burnt” areas. To add depth, it’s best to shoot from below and include a foreground element (like a rock or skis).
The majestic mountain peaks and pure air are just two of the thousand things that make the Dolomites, the destination chosen by the NYT for 2025, a wonderful territory. (Getty Images)
Other useful features: the Macro mode allows you to photograph very small details such as snowflakes by getting up to 2 cm. The combined use of ultra-wide angle and telephoto offers versatility to capture both sweeping alpine panoramas and action from afar. The Dual Capture function allows you to record simultaneously with the front and rear cameras, immortalizing the action and your reaction at the same time and to top it off, the Photographic styles allow you to adjust color and light points in real time to create a personalized winter mood
3. Recognize the peaks and orient yourself even in the “Whiteout”
For always know what we are looking at the PeakVisor app is very useful: the app identifies mountains in real time via the camera or also “ex post” by importing a photo taken previously. In the event of a whiteout (zero visibility), the app also becomes a crucial safety tool for understanding where you are, also providing avalanche bulletins translated into our language.
4. Use technology for active safety
During excursions who has a Apple Watch can enable Waypoints and the Retrace Your Steps feature in the Compass appa to retrace the path backwards in case of loss. It is important to remember that in remote and unmanned areas, you can always rely on Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone and Apple Watch for help.
5. Capture the perfect sports action
If our going to the mountains is synonymous with outdoor sports or if in the next few weeks we will be in the stands of the Olympics, For To best immortalize athletes you need to anticipate the actiondon’t react to it. First of all you have to study the movement and use the Quick Sequence (by dragging the shutter button to the left) to obtain more frames and then choose the best one. If we turn gods videos while we skiHowever, it’s always better activate Action mode to stabilize footage and eliminate shaking due to movement.
Peakvisor, discover and explore the mountains safely
PeakVisor it is one of the most loved and used applications in the Alps and in the world for those who frequent the mountains. Born in 2015 by a team based in Italy, the app has evolved from simply identifying peaks to becoming a complete mapping tool.
In addition to allowing us to immediately recognize the mountains we see and give them a name, this app is also very useful when we tackle paths, trekking and tracks such as navigation and orientation tool.
PeakVisor was created in Italy by developer Denis Bulichenk. Today at Apple 01.28.2026 – Courtesy by Apple
The app provides maps that include 79,000 trails and tracks specific to ski mountaineering. Allows you to find refuges and bivouacs, providing useful details such as telephone numbers and opening hours and allows you to recognize the mountains you are viewing; this function is also available “ex post” by importing photos, or via search.
PeakVisor is also a valid ally for mountain safetyso much so that it is also used by emergency services and air ambulance:
– Provides the avalanche bulletin translated into your language, a crucial function when you are abroad.
-Helps orientation in case of whiteout (total loss of visibility due to snow).
-Shows information about slope exposure and steepness.
The app is strongly integrated into the Apple ecosystem, in fact it works on iPhone and Apple Watch, with integration into Apple Health. And on Vision Pro, it allows for an immersive “flying over the mountains” experience. The application works all over the world and it is possible to activate the subscription even for just one month, when needed.
