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Select the check-in time, location, and emergency contacts.
A safety check-in app for hiking alone
Add a digital safety net to your outdoor adventures.
Get started in minutes • No credit card required
Quick to set upSet a check-in and hit the trail in minutes
Automatic alertsTrusted contacts get notified sooner
No special hardwareWorks on phones, tablets, and laptops
Individuals and small groupsUseful whether you hike solo or with others
SoloWise adds clarity
When someone is hiking alone or in remote locations, silence can be easy to misread.
Going on a hike alone can be a great way to disconnect and relax. No signal. No messages. No updates.
To friends and family, that absence of contact is expected but also easy to misinterpret — until too much time has passed. The danger isn't hiking alone. The danger is when something goes wrong and no one realizes it soon enough.
A simple, dependable process
How SoloWise works
A straightforward check-in for our members and clear information for the people they trust.
Get Smart Reminders
A friendly prompt arrives via the website, app, and text message at check-in time.
Simple check-in
A quick response through the website, app, or text message
completes the check-in.
No check-in?
Contacts alerted
Trusted contacts are alerted and provided a comprehensive report when a check-in is missed.
Yes
Check-in received
No further actions are needed.
No
No check-in
SoloWise proceeds to alert the member's trusted contacts.
Why early awareness matters
When you're off-grid or in a remote location, a delay in help can turn a bad situation into a tragedy. SoloWise provides the early awareness and the context your family and friends need to act quickly and effectively.
Minutes matter
Earlier awareness can help trusted contacts respond sooner.
Important context
Crucial details to help contacts fully understand the situation.
Privacy & respect
Stay connected without sharing your location unless you choose to.
Evidence & Data
The National Park Service recommends leaving a trip plan—including your route and expected return time—with a trusted contact who is not going on the trip.1
SoloWise automates the recommended trip plan and safety check-in practice, enabling trusted contacts to know sooner when a hiker might need help.
Source 1. National Park Service, Trip Plan, Updated July 10, 2023 nps.gov/articles/gtgtripplan.htm/
Why solo hikers choose SoloWise
Maintains independenceGo out solo, yet with an extra layer of connection, just in case.
No added frictionNo need to open the app while you hike, only when it's time to check in.
Alerts only when neededNotifications are sent to trusted contacts only if a scheduled check-in is missed.
No special equipmentWorks on any device with a web browser ‐ phone, tablet, or laptop.
Designed for all your adventures
One service. Many ways to use it.
Day hikes
Head out for the day with more peace of mind.
Overnight trips
Reduce potential delays when you're far from help.
Trail runs
Stay focused on your run, SoloWise watches your back.
Off-trail
Add crucial details to your trip report for a focused response.
Clear answers
Frequently asked questions
No. SoloWise is a check-in system, not a search-and-rescue or emergency response service. SoloWise helps people who hike alone or in small groups schedule check-ins in advance and automatically notifies contacts only if a check-in is missed. The contacts must then contact search and rescue or other appropriate agencies.
No. SoloWise does not monitor activity. Location tracking is entirely optional. You get to choose when and where your location is saved.
No. Your friends and family do not need to know when check-ins are scheduled. They are only notified if you miss a scheduled check-in.
Once a check-in is saved, SoloWise does not rely on your device or its connection to send alerts to your contacts. The alerts are sent directly from SoloWise. If something goes wrong, and you cannot check in, your contacts will be notified as scheduled.
Even when things do go as planned, you need to have cell service or an internet connection to check in. Do not schedule your check-in time until you are certain you will get to a location with a connection. The Alarm Delay setting allows you to add a grace period to your check-in time before SoloWise alerts your contacts, to account for running late or simply forgetting to check-in.
Yes. Bad weather and other natural disasters can affect entire groups. SoloWise is designed to work for groups, as well as for individuals. Multiple people can be added to the same check-in, so the alert reports share the information of everyone involved.
SoloWise can be used in any web browser on any device. Native app availability may vary by platform. Optionally, check-ins can also be sent via text message.
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$0/mo
A simple way to begin
- Daily check-ins
- Smart reminders
- One trusted contact
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$3/mo
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- Expanded capacity
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$6/mo
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- Everything in Plus
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- Priority features
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$9/mo
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- Everything in Pro
- Highest plan capacity
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A simple check-in for solo hikers. Reassurance for the people who care about them.