Technology

Technology Tools

A review of various technology devices and applications for wilderness snowmobiling

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  Satellite Communication Devices

  One-way or preferably two-way satellite communication is almost a must in remote regions that have no cell service. In the hyperlinks directly below, 2 riders compare SPOT vs InReach. The 2nd hyperlink provides comparisons of various satellite products and services.
  SPOT vs InReach
  Multiple Product Comparisons

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  CellPhone Coverage

  This website currently focuses on Cross Country snowmobiling within Northern Ontario. The major cell carriers and tower providers include Bell, Rogers, TBay Tel

  Bell/Telus/Koodo/Freedom/Virgin Map - Sault-Sudbury
  Bell/Telus/Koodo/Freedom/Virgin Map - Wawa-Timmins
  Rogers/Fido/TB Tel Map - Sault-Sudbury
  Rogers/Fido/TB Tel Map - Wawa-Timmins
  

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  Drones

  A significant benefit of having a Drone on a Cross Country trip is that you have a set of eyes in the sky when trying to plan routes through areas of potential open watera water. Watch this video