Individual ownership
The traveler chooses the check-in time, grace period, Backers, and note. Help them explain those choices to their Backer.
For guides, clubs & outdoor programs
Teach a trip plan people can follow.
Guides, clubs, and outfitters already teach people to leave a trip plan. BackBy gives that habit a clear check-in time and a response agreed with someone at home.
- No roster of who is on which trip
- No organizer dashboard
Where BackBy fits
A natural part of trip planning.
Guide, club, or program
Teaches the habit
Planner
Owns the Plan
Trusted Backer
Follows the note
No organizer dashboard or shared Plan list
No organizer dashboard
BackBy is designed without an organizer view of trips or Backers. Notes and pairing details stay with the people involved.
A response agreed before departure
Have each pair explain who will check the app, how they will try to reach the traveler, and what they will do next.
Keep existing trip procedures
BackBy complements trip forms, permits, and communication equipment by giving the person at home a clear time and a plan to follow.
How you can help
Introduce the habit. Help it grow.
Teach both roles
Introduce the check-in at a skills night or planning meeting. Show both the traveler’s view and the Backer’s next steps.
Let people choose to take part
Offer a poster or QR code at the trailhead board, the gear shop counter, or the club page. People can learn more and set up privately, without joining a roster.
Share local resources
Share verified public contact information for the areas you cover. Help people understand which contacts handle which situations.
A session you can leadIntroduce BackBy in five steps View the five steps
Choose a check-in time
Start with a trip or a daily routine. Choose a check-in time and agree how much extra time to allow before the Plan needs attention.
Choose a Backer
Pair privately by QR code or 12 words. Choose someone who can check the app and follow the agreed response.
Write the next steps
A useful note says who to contact and what they need to know. Emergency Only is the default; Right Away is an option for immediate sharing.
Review what each status means
Walk through Scheduled, Late during grace, and Needs Attention. Explain what each person sees and when a response is needed.
Rehearse the next step
Talk through the first message or call and the next step if there is no answer. Give each person a turn in both roles.
Conversation starters
- Day hike: “If I miss the check-in, who will you contact first?”
- Ski tour: “Does the note say who is with me and where we parked?”
- River trip: “With a Sunday deadline and 24 hours of grace, when does the Plan need attention?”
A habit that can grow
Start with one pair. Share what works.
- 01
Agree the response
Agree who checks the app, who tries to reach the group, and which next steps belong in the note.
- 02
Try both roles
Help people get comfortable with I’m safe, Add time, and responding to a missed check-in.
- 03
Explain the privacy choices
Explain what is stored, when the note opens, the optional pin and its map risk, device risk, and what BackBy cannot do.
- 04
Make it part of the routine
Bring the lesson into regular meetings and conversations. Keep the instructions simple and let people choose how it fits their lives.
Clear responsibilities
People keep control of their own Plans.
- Keep personal details with the people involvedDo not copy who is on which trip, their Backers, legal names, or Plan details into a shared spreadsheet or dashboard.
- Do not promise a response or rescueBackBy does not contact rescuers or guarantee that a Backer will see an update. Keep existing trip and response procedures in place.
- Let each person chooseParticipation belongs to the person making the Plan. They choose the time, the details, and who backs them.
Bring BackBy to your community.
Introduce BackBy at your next club meeting or trip briefing. We can help you explain the two roles and get your group started.
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