Intrigued by onX and its New ATES Layer
In the past few years, onX has shown a strong commitment to advancing their backcountry platform—the company has released a new ATES layer for select U.S. regions.
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Tag: ATES v2.0
ISSW Bend: Kick it off with ATES v2.0
A new ATES system, codified as ATES v.2, rates terrain between 0-4, with 0=non-avalanche, 1=simple, 2=challenging, 3=complex, and 4=extreme, respectively.
The introduction of “0”, described as “No known exposure to avalanches. Very low-angle or densely forested slopes located well away from avalanche paths, or designated trails/routes with no exposure to avalanches,” allows for a broader interpretation of the terrain.
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