"As a former SAR Tech-EMT with 14 years of experience and more than 350 SAR missions, it is my opinion that every hunter, hiker, dirt biker, fisherman, horseback rider, backpacker, geocacher, 4 wheeler, ATVer, cross country skier, snow mobiler, mountain climber, desert racer, adventure racer, mountain biker, Forest Ranger, Game Warden, etc., etc., should carry a SPOT device. Period.”

Wade Nelson

Coming Soon:

Access to Skycall's SPOT account. Test it live!

Remote Alaska Wilderness Rescue and Peace-of-Mind At Home

“I purchased the SPOT Messenger for the “just in case” factor, probably like many others who purchase a device like this. But on March 27, 2008 when a group of us left to go snow-machine in the remote backcountry outside of Seward, Alaska, little did I know that I would end up using my SPOT before the day was over.

SPOT did a great job initiating the rescue. Back at home, the team at GEOS, the emergency response center used by SPOT, did a great job on keeping my wife informed over the phone of the unfolding events during the rescue. GEOS communicated with her every time there was an update in events, from the time that they got the 9-1-1 page to the time that the injured party was delivered to the hospital by the helicopter. What a great tool and a great group of people to have helping you in a time of need. Thank you to all of those involved.

If you spend any time in the outdoors whether hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, snow-machining or flying airplanes, there is one thing that I would recommend having with you and that would be the SPOT Satellite Messenger. It does not take up much room in your pack and it is the best thing you could ever have in the event of an emergency. It is also nice to check in with my family so they know I’m OK regardless of phone or radio receptions. I know personally I will never leave the house on my out door adventures without SPOT.”

Bill Hanson
Soldotna, AK
SPOT 9-1-1 User & Snowmobiler