A check-in app for hiking, backpacking, and trekking alone
Plan your solo trips with more peace of mind — by turning missed check-ins into a clear signal that something may be wrong.
When someone is hiking or trekking alone in remote locations, being out of contact with them tends to be the norm.
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 or trekking alone. The danger is when something goes wrong and no one realizes it soon enough.
This is where scheduled check-ins make the difference — by turning silence into a timely and meaningful signal.
SoloWise adds certainty
without complexity.
SoloWise is easy to integrate into your outdoor time.
SoloWise helps solo hikers create simple check-ins that quietly monitor their plans and escalate only when needed.
There's no need to notify your family and friends about every check-in you schedule, and no alerts are sent when everything goes as planned. Notifications are only sent if you miss a scheduled check-in.
Quick & Easy
Setting a check-in takes only a few seconds before each trip. Choose a check-in time and the appropriate contacts.
Unobstrusive
No interruptions while you're on the trail — SoloWise only steps in to alert your contacts if something doesn't go as planned.
Automatic
If you miss a scheduled check-in, SoloWise notifies your contacts automatically, reducing delays caused by uncertainty.
Why Early Awareness Matters
When someone is hiking alone, and something unexpected goes wrong, delays matter.
A missed check-in doesn't always mean something bad has happened — but it does mean the situation deserves attention.
By turning silence into a meaningful signal, SoloWise helps ensure that questions are raised earlier, rather than hours or days later.
How Our Members Use SoloWise When Hiking Alone
SoloWise supports flexible, scheduled check-ins that fit any type of hiking trips — whether you're just going out for a quick loop around your local nature area or taking a week-long backpacking trip into the wilderness.
Day Hiking
- Set a check-in for when you expect to be back from your hike.
- If everything goes as planned, your friends and family don't get notified.
- If a check-in is missed, your contacts become aware sooner — without guesswork.
Remote Routes
- Create check-in timers for going into areas with limited cell service.
- SoloWise monitors your check-in time on its own servers, not your cell phone.
- SoloWise will still send its alerts even when you have no connection.
Overnight Backpacking
- Schedule check-ins across multiple days for extended periods off-grid.
- Build in buffer time to your check-in to avoid sending false alarms.
- Alerts are only sent if a check-in doesn't occur as planned.
Bad Weather Hiking
- Bad weather and natural disasters can affect more than just individuals.
- SoloWise lets you add your partners to your check-ins to account for everyone in your group.
- If a check-in is missed, your contacts will be able to share everyone's crucial information.
Pricing: Free to Premium
Plans differ only by usage capacity, not by access to core safety features.
The fundamental features of SoloWise, including unlimited check-in times and one emergency contact, are always free with our basic plan.
All you need to do is sign-up with your name and email address -- no credit card required.
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