Here’s how anon’s exclusive virtual tool works: Once a rider selects the anon Lens Visualiser, their iPhone will use the camera lens as a view finder to capture their actual surroundings. Then, riders can point the phone at whatever they want (say the base lodge or the mountain) and see how it would look under six different anon lens tints. The tool allows riders to swipe from the darkest to lightest lens tint so they can see which color lens they prefer for the day’s conditions.

In addition to the Lens Visualiser, the new anon App also features three more sections called ‘Goggles’, ‘Tech’ and ‘Team’. The Goggles section includes photos and descriptions of all current anon styles, including all the details on the brand new Hawkeye Primary Color Collection, available Jan in super limited quantities at select anon dealers. A shop locator is also available in the Goggles section so riders can find the nearest store that carries anon. In the Tech section, riders will find clear definitions of standout features like anon’s spherical lens technology™ and dual triple density face foam. And last but not least, the Team section features bios and photos of all pro riders sponsored by anon.

To see all these amazing features for yourself and to preview the super limited Hawkeye Primary Color Collection, download the new anon App today on iTunes.

For more information on anon, stop by your local snowboard shop, a Burton flagship store or visit www.anonoptics.com.

Follow anon news at twitter.com/anonoptics and facebook.com/anonoptics.

Here is the blurb from iTunes:

The 100 Day Tracker is a way to easily journal your snowboarding season: keep track of the mountain you ride, the weather, any new snow if you were lucky, the crew you were riding with and more. It will also allow you to save a photo and video from each day of your season.

Best of all, it’s free – Yeah!

Check it out here.

The one I am most keen to check out is the ability to record your movements around the mountain, log your distance and vertical then share that with your mates.

There is also location services that let you find not only yourself around the resort but also your mates! Perfect for when riding with a big crew.

Outside of this there is all your usuals like a village map, lift info, Twitter feed and more. Here is the complete list of features:

• Locate yourself on the Perisher trail maps
• Locate your friends on the trail map and let them locate you, courtesy of Fire Eagle location sharing services.
• Record your tracks and log your vertical distance.
• Display your ski and snowboard runs on the trail map. Email your runs to friends, post them to Facebook, or view them in Google Earth.
• Find up-to-date information about the mountain, including snow conditions, weather, and webcam images.
• Get up-to-the-minute information about lift status and amenities.
• Quickly find information about lessons and other programs.
• Easily locate and contact key places at the resort with the built in directory.
• Learn facts, statistics and history of the resort.

Best of all, the app is free and available now in iTunes. Lets hope some more resorts come out with similar apps too!

Some of the features include:

Video Snow Cams

• Video snow cams from the 20 major resorts in Australian and New Zealand and a few International favourites.
• Each cam pans 270 degrees and can zoom up to 2 kilometres. The cameras are on a pre-set tour that takes in the best of that area.

Snow Reports

• Daily independent snow reports for all major resorts in Australia and NZ by locals.
• Detailed snow accumulations: 24 hour, 3 day and 7 days.
• Live weather conditions including temperature, wind and pressure
• Radar and Synoptic weather charts for Australia and New Zealand
• Status of resort lifts, trails, snow conditions and roads

Snow Forecasts

• This is Australia and New Zealand’s most accurate snow and mountain forecast and includes…
• 3 and 6-day detailed forecasts including: Snow / rain, daily temp min/max, wind, wind speed, wind chill and freezing level.
• 7-day detailed forecast written by a qualified alpine meteorologist.

Snow alerts

• Program the app to tell you when it snows at your favourite resorts so you never miss out on the best powder days.

Resort Info

• Trail maps, Google maps, mountain stats and essential resort info for over 50 resorts
• Includes all major Australian and New Zealand snow resorts
• Selected North American, Canadian and Japanese resorts
• Create your ‘favourites’ page for easy navigation to your main resorts

Snow News

• Latest news and features from Mountainwatch.com
• Interviews, travel, events and more.

Overall

The quicksilver/MoutainWatch application for the iphone is an awesome addition for any snowboarder. Take it on the mountain with you so you don’t get lost on the trails, and use to stay up to date with the latest snowfalls at your favourite resort-what’s not to like?

Click here to download (Itunes Launches when clicked on)

The city of Townsville covered in snow, so grab a board and hit the slopes, choosing to play as Bubbles, Blossom or Buttercup in the first annual Townsville Snowboarding Championship…Townsville? WTF?

Race on 20 fast-paced and fun-packed slopes, using the touch screen to jump, duck and blast your way past obstacles, you can also tilt your iPhone to speed up and slow down. Battle evil villains like Mojo Jojo and Fuzzy Lumpkins to earn medals and score challenges.

Buyer beware