By the way...

When I go snowboarding, I leave my expensive iPhone safe with my stuff at the lodge or in my car. I ride with a trusty Treo 700. The phone is about 6 years old I think, but the battery still holds a charge. The phone is a tank. The service is deactivated, but I at least have a chance at calling 911 if I get stuck in the back country. I recommend this option if you have an old tank cell phone.

Importantly, I don't want to be "connected" while I'm floating on precious powder.