Google "Snowmobile" view

[RootDKJ]

Similar to Google's street view, get ready for the snowmobile view from Google as part of their Olympic coverage.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/googles-street-view-snowmobile-takes-your-voyeurism-to-the-olym/

 

[Glenn]

Wow! Wasn't expecting them to do that!

 

[WJenness]

Pretty cool. will have to play at home later.

-w

 

[hiroto]

Cool! I can even get to the top of The Peak chair lift, although it doesn't let me ski down the Whistler Bowl :-D

 

[hiroto]

The Google map pictures of this mountain is amazing.

I can actually see individual skier skiing down the hill.

 

[Telemechanic]

Cool! I can even get to the top of The Peak chair lift, although it doesn't let me ski down the Whistler Bowl :-D

I guess Whistler Bowl (and all the other gnarly places to ski) will have to wait for a skier burly enough to strap that multi-view camera to his or her back. Or the technology for a smaller camera.

Definitely a fun idea but it could take some of the excitement of a first time visit to a ski area. For me I'd say best used in moderation .