The New iPhone 14 Will Have Satellite Emergency SOS Messaging Satellite Connectivity Apple announced at its iPhone 14 launch on Wednesday that the new phone will have a satellite connectivity feature called Emergency SOS via Satellite. The feature will allow owners to send text messages when they don’t have cellular coverage. This is a massive win for the backcountry, off-road, and trail-riding community, as well as anyone who finds themselves off […] Backcountry Brent Thomas | September 9, 2022 0 Comments
Pair of Teenage Hikers Stranded for 9 Days in Oregon Wilderness Rescued by Coast Guard What would you do if you were stranded in the mountains of Oregon during peak winter conditions? If you’re like me and you have no clue what the best course of action would be to stay alive, take note from the pair of 19-year-old hikers—Parker Jasmer and Christian Farnsworth. #BreakingNews #USCG Sector North Bend MH-65 aircrew assists @LaneSheriffOR in locating […] Backcountry Haleigh Hafner | January 6, 2022 0 Comments
Woman Found Alive After 3-Days in Sequoia National Park, CA by Spelling Out ‘SOS’ in Rocks on Ground Mary Joanna Gomez, 56 from Mississippi was found alive and in stable condition by National Park Service personnel on the afternoon of October 28th after using rocks to spell out ‘SOS’ on the ground. She was found off-trail about 3.5 miles over rocky and steep terrain from her vehicle. Related: Drowning Is The Leading Cause of Death in Sequoia & Kings […] SnowBrains | October 30, 2019 0 Comments
Garmin inReach+ | The Ultimate Device for Staying in Contact in the Backcountry Every now and then it’s good to get off the grid. Spending time in the great outdoors without constant social media notifications nagging you for attention or your boss wanting a reply to their ‘urgent’ email. But being totally off-line brings its own problems. What if you get into trouble, what if you need to contact friends, family or emergency […] Gear Steven Agar | November 9, 2017 0 Comments
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