Abstract: A method for superior interactive ski and snowboard tour guidance, enhancement and safety. Application software is downloaded into a portable device, and a user uses this software to select among a variety of electronically guided ski and snowboard tours. The geographically accurate 2d trail map shows the area, tour route and other points of interest. A global positioning system shows the user's location, which is identified upon a satellite tour map. The selection of tours offered is based on the user's geographic location, and includes tours customized upon a number of factors, such as the type of terrain, natural points of interest, snow conditions, duration and other factors. As a safety feature and to maximize the user's ski experience, the user chooses an ability level and a selection of tours suitable to that ability level is displayed.