Mountain adventure

Quick Start Guide

Your complete guide to getting the most out of your AI adventure companion

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Advanced Weather

Interactive maps, historical data, and detailed 10-day forecasts for any peak or location.

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Getting Started

RidgeText works entirely through SMS - no app to download, no internet required. Just text and go! Here's how to get started:

  1. Choose a plan at ridgetext.com/pricing
  2. Sign up with your phone number
  3. Reply "YES" to confirm your subscription
  4. Start texting! Ask anything and get instant AI-powered answers

Pro Tip:

Add RidgeText to your contacts so you always know it's us responding!

Ask Questions

Get instant answers to any question. RidgeText uses advanced AI to provide helpful, accurate information on virtually any topic.

Example Questions:

  • What's the weather forecast for Yellowstone this weekend?
  • Tell me about bear safety in the backcountry
  • What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?
  • How do I start a fire with wet wood?
  • What's the latest news on wildfire warnings?

Advanced Weather Forecasts

Get comprehensive weather reports for any location, mountain, or city. From 10-day forecasts to historical temperature graphs, RidgeText gives you the data you need to plan your adventure.
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Example Requests:

  • Weather for Mount Rainier tomorrow?
  • 5-day forecast for Grand Teton
  • Graph the historical temperature for Venice Beach
  • What is the wind speed at Yellowstone?
  • Forecast for next week in Seattle

Rich Visuals:

Weather reports often include visual charts and graphs delivered as images, making it easy to see trends at a glance.

View Trail Maps

Get visual trail maps delivered right to your phone! RidgeText can show you nearby hiking trails with a numbered map image, making it easy to find the perfect trail for your adventure.

How to Share Your Location:

  • Google Maps Link: Share your location from Google Maps (Android)
  • Apple Maps Link: Share your location from Apple Maps (iPhone)
  • Plain Text: Type coordinates like "47.6062, -122.3321"
  • GPS Photo: Send any photo with location enabled (Coming soon with RCS messaging - may not work with SMS/MMS)

Example Requests:

  • Share location link + "Show me trail maps"
  • Send GPS photo + "What trails are nearby?"
  • "47.6062, -122.3321 trail maps"
  • "Show trails within 10 miles"
  • Follow-up: "Zoom out to show all trails"

Interactive Maps:

Trail maps show numbered trails (1, 2, 3, etc.) along with their names and distances. You can ask for more details about specific trails, get directions, or zoom out to see more trails in the area!

Find Nearby Places

Need to find the nearest campground, gas station, or restaurant? You can either send a photo with GPS location enabled, or just tell RidgeText your location.

Example Requests with GPS Photo:

  • • Send a photo: "Where's the nearest campground?"
  • • Send a photo: "Find gas stations near me"
  • • Send a photo: "Show me restaurants within 5 miles"
  • • Send a photo: "Where's the closest hospital?"

Example Requests with Address:

  • • "Find campgrounds near Yellowstone National Park"
  • • "Show me restaurants near downtown Seattle"
  • • "Where are gas stations near Glacier Point, Yosemite?"
  • • "Find hospitals near Moab, Utah"

Ways to Share Your Location:

Option 1: Share a Google Maps or Apple Maps link

Option 2: Tell RidgeText your location in your message (e.g., "near Yosemite Valley" or "in Bend, Oregon")

Option 3: Send a photo with GPS enabled (Coming soon with RCS messaging - may not work with SMS/MMS)

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions

Get detailed driving, walking, or biking directions right to your phone via text. RidgeText needs to know your starting location - share a Google Maps/Apple Maps link or tell it where you are.

Option 1: Select from Nearby Places List

  • Step 1: Share your location via Google Maps/Apple Maps link or photo with GPS enabled (coming soon with RCS messaging)
  • Step 2: Ask for nearby places (e.g., "Find campgrounds near me")
  • Step 3: RidgeText sends you a numbered list (1-5 results)
  • Step 4: Reply with the number: "1" or "Directions to 2"
  • Step 5: Get turn-by-turn directions from your location!

Option 2: Specify Your Location and Destination

  • • "Directions from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park"
  • • "Directions to Mount Rainier from Tacoma"
  • • "Walking directions from my hotel to Pike Place Market"
  • • "Bike route from Golden Gate Park to Fisherman's Wharf"

Location Requirement:

RidgeText needs your starting location to provide directions. Share a Google Maps or Apple Maps link, or tell RidgeText your starting point in your message (e.g., "from Seattle").

Analyze PDF Documents

Send RidgeText a PDF document via MMS or a direct link, and get AI-powered analysis of its contents. Perfect for understanding trail guides, gear manuals, park regulations, or any other document you might encounter on your adventure.

How to Send a PDF:

  • Via MMS: Attach a PDF file to your message and send it to RidgeText.
  • Via Link: Include a direct link to a PDF file in your message (e.g., \"Analyze this PDF: https://example.com/trailguide.pdf\").

Example Uses:

  • Send a trail map PDF: "What's the elevation gain on the longest trail?"
  • Send a first-aid manual PDF: "Summarize how to treat a sprained ankle."
  • Send a park regulations PDF: "Are campfires allowed in this area?"
  • Send a gear manual PDF: "How do I troubleshoot this stove?"

How It Works:

RidgeText will download, analyze, and store your PDF temporarily (for 24 hours) to understand its content. You can then ask follow-up questions about the document in your conversation.

Analyze Images

Send RidgeText a photo via MMS and get instant AI-powered analysis. Perfect for identifying plants, assessing trail conditions, or understanding what you.re seeing.

Example Uses:

  • Send a photo of a plant: "Is this poison oak?"
  • Send a trail photo: "How difficult does this trail look?"
  • Send a map screenshot: "What's the best route to take?"
  • Send a cloud photo: "Is a storm coming?"
  • Send an injury photo: "Does this need medical attention?" *Always seek professional medical advice

Medical Disclaimer:

RidgeText is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.

Find Real Images

Need to see what something actually looks like? RidgeText can search and retrieve real photos, maps, diagrams, and visual data. Use words like "show me", "find", "get", or "retrieve" for real-world subjects.

Example Requests:

  • Show me the Eiffel Tower
  • Find an image of a Bengal tiger
  • Get a weather radar for Seattle
  • Retrieve a map of Yellowstone National Park
  • I want to see what Mars looks like
  • Show me a photo of Mount Rainier

Generation vs. Retrieval:

RidgeText automatically chooses between generating a new image or finding a real one:

  • • Real-world subjects: Images are retrieved from the internet
  • • Creative/fictional requests: New images are generated with AI
  • • Ambiguous? The AI makes the best guess based on context

Generate Images

Create custom images using AI. Perfect for visualizing concepts, planning trips, or just having fun! Use words like "create", "draw", "generate", or "make" to trigger image generation.

Example Requests:

  • Draw me a cat on a canoe
  • Create an image of a sunset over mountain peaks
  • Generate a picture of a cozy campfire under the stars
  • Make an image of a hiker reaching a summit
  • Draw a purple elephant flying over Paris

Note:

Image generation can take a few minutes. You'll get an acknowledgment message right away, and can keep asking other questions while you wait!

Edit Your Photos

Send a photo and ask RidgeText to enhance or modify it. Perfect for making your adventure photos more dramatic or adding creative touches!

Example Requests:

  • Send a landscape photo: "Make the sky more dramatic"
  • Send a sunset photo: "Add more orange and pink colors"
  • Send a trail photo: "Enhance the colors to make it pop"
  • Send any photo: "Add sunset lighting to this scene"
  • Send a campsite photo: "Make the campfire glow brighter"

How It Works:

Simply send a photo via MMS and describe what you want changed. RidgeText will use your photo as a reference and generate an edited version with your requested modifications!

Send Voice Messages

Don't feel like typing? Send a voice message instead! RidgeText can understand your spoken questions and respond just like you typed them. Perfect for when you're on the trail and can't type easily.

How to Send a Voice Message:

  • iPhone: Tap the audio waveform button in Messages, record your question, and send
  • Android: Tap the audio waveform button next to the chat input (not the microphone for typing), hold to record or tap to select recording mode, then send
  • Works with WAV, MP3, AAC, and most common audio formats

Example Uses:

  • Record: "What's the weather going to be like tomorrow?"
  • Record: "Find me a campground near Yellowstone"
  • Record: "How do I treat a blister on my foot?"
  • Record: "What trails are nearby?"

How It Works:

RidgeText uses advanced AI to understand your voice message and respond naturally. You'll get a text response back, just like if you had typed your question. Audio files are stored temporarily (24 hours) for conversation context.

Google Calendar Integration

Connect your Google Calendar to RidgeText to get quick updates on your upcoming events, even when you're off-grid. Stay informed about your schedule without needing to open your calendar app.

How to Connect:

  • To connect your calendar, visit your RidgeText dashboard and link your Google account.
  • Once connected, you can ask for your events directly via text.

Example Requests:

  • What's on my calendar today?
  • Do I have any meetings tomorrow?
  • List my events for this week.
  • What's my next event?

Privacy Note:

RidgeText only reads your upcoming event titles, dates, times, and locations from your Google Calendar. It does not modify your calendar or access any other personal information. Your privacy is important.

Personalize Your Experience

Customize RidgeText to match your preferences! Set your preferred units, timezone, and even get responses in fun character accents.

Customization Options:

  • • Units: Choose metric (km, °C) or imperial (miles, °F)
  • • Timezone: Set your local timezone for accurate time-aware responses
  • • Persona/Accent: Get responses from Yoda, a pirate, cowboy, or other fun characters!

How to Customize:

Visit your dashboard at ridgetext.com after signing in to adjust your preferences. Changes take effect immediately for all future conversations!

Get More Details

Need more comprehensive information? Just reply "MORE" to any response and RidgeText will provide a detailed, in-depth explanation.

Example:

You:

"What are the symptoms of hypothermia?"

RidgeText:

"Hypothermia symptoms include shivering, confusion, slurred speech, and loss of coordination. Reply MORE for treatment details."

You:

"MORE"

RidgeText:

"[Detailed explanation of hypothermia treatment, prevention, and when to seek emergency help...]"

Tips & Tricks

🎯 Be Specific

The more specific your question, the better the answer. Instead of "weather?" try "What's the weather forecast for Mount Hood this Saturday?"

💬 Conversational Context

RidgeText remembers your conversation! You can ask follow-up questions without repeating context.

📸 Combine Image + Text

When sending an image, include a specific question in your message for more targeted analysis.

🔄 Start Fresh Anytime

Conversation history expires after a while. This is normal - just start asking new questions!

Usage Limits

RidgeText uses a simple unified prompts system. Each interaction counts as one prompt, whether it's a text question, image analysis, or image generation.

What counts as 1 prompt:

  • • Asking a question or having a conversation
  • • Sending a photo for analysis
  • • Generating an AI image
  • • Requesting a trail map or directions
  • • Sending a voice message
  • • Analyzing a PDF document

Visit ridgetext.com/pricing to see tier details and prompt limits. You'll receive a warning when you're approaching your monthly limit.

Need Help?

Having trouble or have suggestions? We'd love to hear from you!

• Email: support@ridgetext.com

• Text feedback: Send "/FEEDBACK" or "/BUG" followed by your message