About Terrasatch
A terrain intelligence platform born from the backcountry, built for the real world.
Our Mission
Terrasatch exists to bring professional-grade terrain intelligence to the field. Whether you're a ski patroller making a run decision, a SAR team planning a rescue, or an avalanche forecaster analyzing snowpack dynamics, you need accurate, real-time data without the complexity.
We combine cutting-edge remote sensing (drones, LiDAR, satellite imagery) with practical field wisdom to create tools that work where traditional GIS platforms fall short.
The AvyTS Engine
AvyTS (AvyTerraSatch) is the avalanche and snowpack intelligence layer of Terrasatch, evolved from the original Avalyze platform. It brings peer-reviewed snowpack science and historical pattern analysis directly into your map view.
AvyTS helps teams understand:
- Weak layer geometry and propagation potential
- Terrain trap severity and historical activity patterns
- Stability trends across multiple zones in real-time
- Forecast alignment with observed conditions
It's not a replacement for avalanche education and judgment—it's a force multiplier for experienced teams making critical decisions in complex terrain.
Built from Field Experience
Terrasatch was founded by someone who spent years in the Wasatch—as a guide, patroller, and field researcher. That experience shaped every decision: the interfaces, the data layers, the workflows.
We know what it's like to make split-second decisions with incomplete information. We know that beautiful maps mean nothing if you can't load them in low connectivity. We know that avalanche forecasters need speed and precision, not more clicks.
That's why Terrasatch is designed for real fieldwork, not just conference room demos.
Early Partners & Collaborators
Terrasatch is deployed with ski patrols, SAR units, avalanche centers, and land management agencies across the Western US. We're continuously learning from field feedback and refining our tools.