First Chair is the easiest way to count down to Opening Day.
Check off the days until your favorite ski resorts open — right from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or even CarPlay in iOS 26. No setup, no clutter. Just clear, bold countdowns that update daily.
Why skiers love First Chair:
• Every mountain, one app – ski resorts across the US and Canada, from Utah and Colorado to Tahoe, the Northeast, and BC.
• Know how solid a date is – Confirmed, Projected, or TBA, so you know what to trust.
• Widgets that work your way – small shows 1 resort, medium shows 2, large shows 4, plus Lock Screen styles.
• CarPlay ready – see your countdowns on the drive up.
• A fresh Liquid Glass look – built for iOS 26.
• Simple & automatic – daily updates, no accounts or linking required.
• Every mountain, one app – ski resorts across the US and Canada, from Utah and Colorado to Tahoe, the Northeast, and BC.
• Know how solid a date is – Confirmed, Projected, or TBA, so you know what to trust.
• Widgets that work your way – small shows 1 resort, medium shows 2, large shows 4, plus Lock Screen styles.
• CarPlay ready – see your countdowns on the drive up.
• A fresh Liquid Glass look – built for iOS 26.
• Simple & automatic – daily updates, no accounts or linking required.
Coming soon:
• Notifications when resorts announce their opening dates.
• More widget styles to match your vibe.
• Notifications when resorts announce their opening dates.
• More widget styles to match your vibe.
First Chair is built for skiers (and snowboarders, I guess) who can't wait for first chair. Open the app, pick your mountains, and let the countdown to powder days begin!
About the developer
Hi, I’m Merritt, the creator of First chair. As a passionate UX designer and individual developer, I’ve always loved combining my professional skills with my personal interests. powder clock was born from my love for snowboarding, and my desire to create an easy and fun way to get stoked for the upcoming ski season.
I’ve been snowboarding for over 20 years, and I love every second of it. You’ll regularly catch me riding at all the Utah resorts or exploring the Wasatch backcountry. If you see me out there, don’t hesitate to say hi—and I’d love to hear all your feedback on first chair!
