I'm an Engineer at Dartmouth College and in the process of developing an iPhone app for skiers (and snowboarders) that is pretty much a social network enabling people to meet up and ski together. It is targeted for skiers who want to make new friends and ski with them, advance their skills, or avoid skiing alone. I'm reaching out to you guys to get some feedback on 1) if you think it's a good idea or would download the app and 2) if you have any ideas for improvements. Here is a brief description of how the app will work:
1. You will set up a profile specifying:
1) Skier or Snowboarder
2) Park or Downhill
3) Male or Female
4) Age
5) Skill Level (detailed description of Pro, Advanced, Intermediate or Beginner depending on previous selections)
6) Home Mountain
7) Current Mountain
2. You will be able to view all the skiers at your home and current mountain and message them to meet up and ski together.
3. If you are traveling to a new mountain, you can set your "current mountain" and have the ability to reach out to people ahead of time.
Let me know what you guys think!
