CAC Observer App Launched! COOL

[Depsnolvr]

"The Canadian Avalanche Centre released their new Observer Network today, which will allow backcountry users to submit and share observations from the field. The Observer Network is an upgrade to CAC Mobile, the CAC’s smartphone app. Through the Observer Network, photos and comments can be uploaded and shared with other backcountry users and the CAC’s forecasting team in Revelstoke.

With the Observer Network on their smart phones, backcountry users will have close to real-time access to observations taken by others in the field. Once a photo is uploaded to the network, it will be geo-tagged and pinpointed on the app’s map for everyone to see.

The Observer Network will be another great tool for the CAC to communicate with backcountry users. The CAC forecasters are looking forward to receiving images of avalanches, precipitation, cornice build-up, wind action, or any images that will help them verify forecasts and improve their understanding of local conditions. The Observer Network can engage users in a conversation that will improve everyone’s understanding of current conditions, which can translate into making better decisions in the field.

CAC Mobile and the Observer Network were developed with the generous support of Mountain Equipment Co-op and TECTERRA. If you already have CAC Mobile, the upgrade with the Observer Network will appear today. CAC Mobile can be downloaded for free at Google Play and the Apple Store.

Please share this information and the following links for more information on how to use the Observer Network.
FAQ: https://app.box.com/ObsNetFAQ
User’s Guide: https://app.box.com/CACMobileTutorial

 

[Depsnolvr]

Stoked for this and a great reason to break out my favorite smiley....

 

[Depsnolvr]

Looks like two of these posts now...GOOD.

It may not be about the newest pair of boots or the loudest can to put on your sled, but this stuff is important folks and a major milestone.

YOU can now help in real time by providing quick and easy condition updates. The folks down south of the boarder have been using crowd sourcing for some time with great success.

 

[ferniesnow]

Sounds great Curtis! Thanks a bunch for sharing.

Have I got this correct? I go to the Apple Store and download CAC Mobile. That download will include the Observer Network or is there another download for the Observer Network?

 

[Iron Horse Racing]

Have had the CAC app for a while, it just updated and added the observer.....great idea....thanks to all involved.

 

[Iron Horse Racing]

Sounds great Curtis! Thanks a bunch for sharing.

Have I got this correct? I go to the Apple Store and download CAC Mobile. That download will include the Observer Network or is there another download for the Observer Network?

Yes the observer is an upgrade to the original CAC app....look for the binoculars in the left corner of the app..

 

[sled_wrangler]

just checked it out and this is awesome … another tool to help you make the right choices !!!..The more we educate our selfs the safe it will be out there !!!!