Revision as of 21:22, 15 October 2023 by 38.153.136.126 (talk) (Created page with "The GPS SOS button is an essential part of many backcountry ski and snowboard gears. It is an easy-to-use emergency alert button, which can be programmed with up to three numb...")(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The GPS SOS button is an essential part of many backcountry ski and snowboard gears. It is an easy-to-use emergency alert button, which can be programmed with up to three numbers. It is designed to help people send a distress signal to friends and family in the event of an accident, a fall, or anything else that might be a danger for them.SOS triggering has to be handled correctly otherwise it could be disastrous for you or your loved one. To master the SOS feature, you must be familiar with the device and its functions.You can send an SOS via the device’s smartphone app, physical button on the device, or with a preset message that you can set in the tracker. Once an SOS is sent, it will be sent to GEOS and they will track your location and contact the appropriate responders. Lone Worker Alarm Devices GEOS is the world’s leading emergency monitoring center with experts standing by 24/7 to help respond to your SOS and dispatch local search and rescue teams to your location while keeping you updated through text messaging, providing constant updates on the situation until you are safe again.Garmin inReach is a portable satellite communicator that allows you to send and receive SMS messages, track your journey and trigger an interactive SOS. It provides global, interactive SOS capabilities that are not available with other one-way devices such as Globalstar SPOT(tm), PLBs or EPIRBs.The inReach Mini enables messaging over the Iridium satellite network with seamless 100% coverage worldwide. This is a great option for people looking for a small portable satellite messenger that is easy to use and works anywhere in the world.