AI-Powered Assistance, Anywhere
RidgeText brings the power of artificial intelligence to remote locations through simple SMS messaging. No internet required.
The Story
RidgeText was conceived during a hunting trip in the backcountry, where cell service is non-existent but satellite texting works. While modern satellite technology enables basic text messaging in remote areas, there was still no way to access intelligent assistance.
Have a question about treating a snake bite? Need to identify an edible plant? Want to know tomorrow's weather forecast? You're out of luck - unless you brought the right reference books.
RidgeText solves this problem by making AI assistance accessible through simple text messages, working seamlessly with satellite texting devices and any phone network.
How It Works
Register Online
Sign up with your phone number and confirm via SMS by replying YES
Text Your Question
Send any question via text to our service number - works with any network, including satellite
Get AI Answers
Receive intelligent, accurate responses instantly via SMS
Works with all major satellite messaging providers: T-Mobile satellite messaging, Starlink/SpaceX Direct to Cell, Iridium, and Globalstar
Key Features
🌐Real-Time Web Search
Get current weather forecasts, latest news, sports scores, and up-to-date information automatically grounded in Google Search
🖼️Image Analysis & Generation
Send photos for plant/animal identification, or request AI-generated images (higher tiers)
💬Conversation Context
Maintains conversation history for follow-up questions and multi-turn discussions
⚡Optimized for SMS
Concise, clear responses optimized for text messaging with smart chunking for longer answers
📡Works Offline
No internet connection needed - works through satellite texting and any SMS-capable device
🔒Privacy-Focused
Encrypted message storage, auto-deletion of old conversations, and no sharing of your data with third parties
Who Uses RidgeText?
🏕️ Outdoor Enthusiasts
Hikers, campers, hunters, and backpackers who need information in remote areas
🚁 Emergency Responders
SAR teams, wilderness EMTs, and first responders operating in remote locations
⚓ Maritime Workers
Sailors, fishermen, and offshore workers who need assistance at sea
🚜 Field Workers
Farmers, ranchers, and construction workers in rural areas with limited connectivity
🎒 Adventure Travelers
International travelers, overlanders, and explorers in developing regions
🔬 Field Researchers
Scientists, biologists, and researchers working in remote field locations
What Can You Ask?
Weather: "What's the weather forecast for Yellowstone National Park tomorrow?"
Emergency Info: "How do I treat a rattlesnake bite?"
Species ID: "Is this mushroom edible?" (with photo)
Navigation: "What are the coordinates for the nearest ranger station to Mount Whitney?"
Equipment Help: "How do I fix a leaking water filter?"
General Knowledge: "What's the boiling point of water at 10,000 feet elevation?"
Pricing Plans
Free
$0
Perfect for trying it out
- ✓ 5 text queries/month
- ✓ 1 image analysis/month
- Image generation
- ✓ Web search integration
Camper
$6.99
per month or $69.99/year
- ✓ 15 text queries/month
- ✓ 2 image analyses/month
- ✓ 1 image generation/month
- ✓ Web search integration
Explorer
$12.99
per month or $129.99/year
- ✓ 40 text queries/month
- ✓ 5 image analyses/month
- ✓ 3 image generations/month
- ✓ Web search integration
Ranger
$29.99
per month or $299.99/year
- ✓ 100 text queries/month
- ✓ 13 image analyses/month
- ✓ 8 image generations/month
- ✓ Web search integration
Pay-Per-Trip
$5
One-time purchase • 30-day validity
Get 10 text queries, 2 image analyses, and 1 image generation. Perfect for occasional trips where you just need a little help.
Enterprise
Custom pricing for teams and organizations
Unlimited queries, dedicated support, custom integrations, and team management features.
Contact SalesAnnual plans save ~17%. All plans include web search integration. Message and data rates may apply.
Powered by Advanced AI
RidgeText uses Google's Gemini AI model with intelligent grounding to provide accurate, helpful responses:
Intelligent Search Grounding
Automatically determines when to use real-time Google Search for current information like weather, news, or sports scores
Multimodal Understanding
Send photos for analysis - identify plants, animals, landmarks, or get help with visual problems
Conversation Memory
Maintains context across multiple messages so you can ask follow-up questions naturally
SMS-Optimized Responses
Concise, clear answers optimized for text messaging with smart chunking for complex topics
Ready to Get Started?
Join RidgeText today and bring AI assistance to your next adventure
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