# Powder Project

> Your comprehensive guide to the best ski lines, wherever you are.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.powderproject.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.powderproject.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.powderproject.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Adventure Projects
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 25,707
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.29.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2015-03-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powderproject.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.powderproject.com](http://www.powderproject.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.adventureprojects.net/privacy-policy](https://www.adventureprojects.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

Powder Project is the ultimate Chrome extension for ski enthusiasts seeking the best backcountry and sidecountry ski lines. It offers comprehensive GPS route information, detailed elevation profiles, and high-resolution photos to help you navigate over 800 miles of ski trails. Whether you're exploring near your current location or searching new areas, local expert insights and featured line suggestions aid in planning your perfect snow adventure.

The extension allows offline access to downloaded trails, ensuring functionality even without cell reception. With seamless syncing to PowderProject.com, your ski to-do lists and check-ins are always up to date. Powder Project combines the thoroughness of a traditional map with modern interactive features, making it an indispensable tool for any skier aiming to explore hidden stashes and challenging terrains confidently.

## Rankings

- #392,472 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.powderproject.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Powder Project is valued for its simplicity and usefulness in finding backcountry ski trails, with regular updates adding more tracks. Users appreciate the app for navigation and discovering new ski lines. However, the app suffers from limited geographic coverage, particularly in regions like the Wasatch, Pacific Northwest, and Alps. Multiple users request the addition of slope angle overlays to better assess avalanche terrain. Some experience technical issues such as area downloads failing and app crashes, impacting usability.

### Pros

- Great app for discovering backcountry ski lines and new trails.
- Simple and easy to use with basic, understandable tools.
- Regularly updated with more tracks and improving over time.
- Helpful for navigation and finding ski locations in various areas.

### Cons

- Limited coverage and route selection, especially in some regions like the Wasatch range, Pacific Northwest, and Alps.
- Lack of slope angle or avalanche terrain overlay makes it less useful for safety planning.
- App functionality issues such as inability to download areas and occasional failures to work.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.powderproject.android)