Quick Start Guide
How to get started with your Snow Scope Probe
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How to get started with your Snow Scope Probe
Last updated
The snow covered regions of the world are dangerous. The Snow Scope Probe does not replace your brain. Just as you wouldn’t trust a single snow profile, test result, or other observation to tell you a slope is safe, you shouldn’t make decisions based on Scope profiles alone. Additionally, never fully trust a single profile to tell you that a weak layer isn’t present. The Scope is intended to build a greater understanding of spatial variability, not eliminate it.
That being said, we do believe the Snow Scope Probe will help you develop an improved understanding of the snowpack beneath your feet, and empower you to collect better data and make better assessments, forecasts, and decisions in the backcountry.
Setup the Snow Scope App
Download the Snow Scope App (, ) , create an account, and log in. You must do this when you have cell service or wifi!
If you already have the app downloaded, make sure it is the latest version (revisit the app store to check if there are updates)!
If prompted, make sure to enable bluetooth, location data, and "nearby devices". These permissions are required to allow the Snow Scope Probe to connect and transfer location data. On Android, this will require exiting the app and going to your phone settings.
If you are associated with an organization, create or join the org. If you want to keep your probe data private to yourself or your organization, you must have a "pro" account. This can be or through a . .
Setup Your Probe
Unpack your Snow Scope Probe. unscrew the and install the included 3 AAA batteries (+ side towards tip).
Turn your Snow Scope Probe You should see a slowly .
Connect to Your Probe
Open the main menu icon (top left), tap "Enable Snow Scope Probe", and "Connect to Scope". You should see the name of your Scope - click on that to connect. The on the probe should light up and you should see the probe appear in your status menu on the app. Once you connect to your probe once, your phone will remember it and.
If you are not prompted, tap "check for firmware update" from the main menu under "Snow Scope Probe". If there is an update, make sure to
Measure Your First Snow Profile
Go find some snow and collect your first profile! Make sure you have at least 30cm of snow, and watch the below videos to learn how to probe!
Learn more about how the Snow Scope Probe works by clicking on the links below! We highly recommend reading these and watching the included videos to get the most out of your probe.
on your phone, and manipulate, share, and export your data using all the tools in the .
Also check out all the other pages in the user manual for the if you want to use the app for manual observations too!
