Backwoods AI

Weather, wind and shooting light by text. Even with no cell service.

Text a short command from your phone's satellite messaging, an inReach, or a bar of signal. Get the NWS forecast, hourly wind, sunrise and shooting light, or an answer to a question, in one short reply.

Invite-only field test

Backwoods AI is currently being tested with a small group of invited Utah hunters. Do not enter a phone number on this site. If you receive an invitation, save the verified sender number from the invitation and reply TEST before heading into the field.

Try the command flow in your browser

Field testers: use the command checklist in your invitation. Reply STOP at any time to opt out.

Demo video: texting W from a canyon with no service

What a text looks like

W camp camp: Tonight: Lo 31, Chc Snow Shwrs 40%, NW 5-10mph Fri: Hi 48, Mostly Sunny, W 10mph Fri nt: Lo 27, Clear, SW 5mph

Commands

`W` · `W camp` · `W 40.6,-111.5`	Forecast, next 24-48 hours
`WIND`	Hourly wind direction and speed, next 12 hours
`LIGHT`	Sunrise, sunset and shooting light
`Q` anything	Ask a question, get one short answer
`SET camp 40.6,-111.5`	Save a spot. The first one is your default.
`LOC` · `STATUS` · `TEST`	Your spots, texts left, check your setup
`HELP` · `STOP`	Help, or opt out anytime

How the field test works

Receive an invitation with the verified Backwoods AI sender number.
Save it as a contact, then reply TEST while you have service.
Save a spot and try the listed commands before your trip. Record what worked and what did not.

Forecasts come from the National Weather Service and cover the US only. We don't answer regulation or avalanche-safety questions; check Utah DWR and the Utah Avalanche Center. In an emergency, use SOS or call 911.

Texting terms

By joining the invite-only field test, you agree to receive Backwoods AI replies to commands you send and limited setup messages. Message frequency varies with your use. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. See Terms and Privacy.