Even with the best preparation, skills and behavior, sometimes accidents happen. If they do, BackcountrySOS is a simple-to-use smartphone app that allows you to quickly get your status and location information to emergency personnel.
- Low power. It will only use your phone's GPS for the brief period where it fetches your location.
- High contrast. The app is easy to read in bright sunlight, and won't kill your vision at night.
- No setup. You don't need to setup an account or login. If it's on your phone, the app is ready to use when you need it.
- Data efficient. The app works as long as you have enough signal to squeeze out a text message. It will work in places where you can't get data access or make a voice call.
Before you head into the backcountry for your next adventure, download the BackcountrySOS app for iPhone or Android. It's free and no registration is required.
If you're lost, trapped, or injured in a remote location, BackcountrySOS is a great tool to have in your arsenal. The app works wherever text-to-911 service is available. Almost 1,500 counties support text-to-911 with more added each month.
Additionally, the following counties specifically monitor for BackcountrySOS communication on their 911 systems:
Blaine County, Idaho
Boise County, Idaho
Teton County, Idaho
Meagher County, Montana
Missoula County, Montana
Grand County, Utah
Albany County, Wyoming
Carbon County / Rawlins, Wyoming
Natrona County, Wyoming
Park County, Wyoming
Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Teton County, Wyoming
Click the button below to add your search-and-rescue region to the app.
If you have any questions or comments about the BackcountrySOS app, email us at info@backcountrysos.com.
Free access to the BackcountrySOS app is made possible by the generous support of the Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation as part of their BackcountyZero project. If you're interested in supporting this effort, please consider a donation.
