Lara - Voice-Guided Ski Navigation

Short DescriptionVoice-guided ski navigation along GPX routes - keep your phone in your pocket.

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Full DescriptionFocus on the mountain - not your phone. The voice-guided ski touring navigation leads you along your route with clear directional instructions, without constantly pulling out your phone or reading maps.Hands-free navigation: Upload your GPX route and follow the automatic voice instructions at all key waypoints along the way. No need to take off your gloves to read the display. Tip: Headphones ensure optimal clarity.Directions on demand: Want to know where the next waypoint is? A double tap on your phone is enough - it works through your jacket and even with thick gloves.100% offline: All features work completely offline. Perfect for remote areas without cell service - exactly where you need it most.

Features• Voice-guided navigation along GPX routes
• Automatic directional instructions at key points
• Direction queries via double tap
• Fully functional offline
• GPS-based positioning

Getting GPX RoutesTried-and-tested ski touring routes are available from:• Swisstopo app
• White Risk app (SLF)
• skitourenguru.comAll provide GPX files that can be opened directly in Lara.

Beta Tester Signup (Android Only)I’m running a limited beta test with experienced ski tourers and freeriders to evaluate real-world usability in alpine terrain.To participate, please enter the Google account email used on your Android device. This is required to grant beta access via Google Play.As a beta tester, I kindly ask you to:• Install the app via Google Play
• Prepare a GPX route for an upcoming tour
• Test the app in real mountain conditions
• Share short feedback via Google Play’s private feedbackThat’s it — even a few sentences of feedback are extremely helpful.

Your email is only used to grant beta access. No newsletter, no marketing, no cost.

Safety NoticeLara is a navigation support tool for ski touring.It does not assess avalanche danger, terrain safety, or weather conditions and does not replace personal judgment, training, or official safety information.Ski touring is inherently dangerous. Routes, GPS positioning, maps, and voice instructions may be inaccurate, incomplete, or unavailable.Use of this app is entirely at your own risk. You are solely responsible for planning, decisions, and safety at all times.

ContactMartin Winistörfer
Independent developer, ski tourer & freeriderEmail: [email protected]