BackcountrySOS 1.35

Even with the best preparation, skills, and behavior, accidents can still happen. In such situations, BackcountrySOS provides a straightforward smartphone application that enables users to swiftly share their status and location details with emergency responders.

• Low power: The app minimizes power consumption by accessing your phone's GPS for a brief period only when fetching your location.
• High contrast: BackcountrySOS features high contrast settings for easy readability in bright sunlight without straining your eyes at night.
• No setup: Users are not required to create an account or log in; the app is readily available for immediate use on your device.
• Data efficient: Functioning even with limited signal for sending a text message, the app operates in areas where data access or voice calls may be impossible.
• Private: Your information remains stored solely on your device, enhancing privacy. You retain control over the data shared when initiating an SOS message.

The app is compatible with text-to-911 services, presently supported in nearly 1,500 counties with ongoing additions each month. Moreover, a growing number of first responders actively monitor communications from BackcountrySOS users. If you wish to include your search-and-rescue region in the app's coverage, please reach out to us.

The BackcountrySOS app is freely accessible thanks to the generous backing of the Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation under their BackcountryZero initiative. If you find the app beneficial and would like to aid its continuous development, please consider contributing a donation.