Go further.
Stay together.
See your group on the map — even when cell signal ends. Real snow conditions, terrain analysis, and offline safety for everyone who ventures into backcountry.
You've been there.
The Dead Zone
Your group spread out. Cell dropped. You had no idea where the last rider was. 40 minutes of nothing.
The Bad Data
You drove 3 hours based on a condition report from two weeks ago. The trail was bulletproof ice.
See your group.
Anywhere.
Pair an affordable LoRa radio. Your group stays on the map — position, messages, SOS — all over radio mesh. No towers. No subscriptions. No signal required.
Your group in real time
Named positions updating every few seconds — no manual check-ins, no refreshing. You always know where everyone is.
Private by default
Your group sees you. Strangers see an anonymous icon — your position, not your identity.
Communicate when cell can't
SOS, hazard warnings, and group chat — all over radio mesh. No signal required.
From trailhead
to worst-case.
- STEP 01
Open the app
Satellite maps, trails, daily snow depth, 7-day forecasts. Everything you need to plan before you go.
- STEP 02
Pair a LoRa device
Any Meshtastic-compatible radio works — starting at ~$25. One-time setup, under two minutes.
- STEP 03
Ride — stay connected
Leave cell coverage. The mesh takes over. Your group sees you in real time. You see them.
- STEP 04
When things go sideways
One tap sends your GPS position and an SOS signal to every device on the mesh. No tower required.
Because something always
goes sideways.
Aventerra is a decision-support tool. It does not replace avalanche training, professional forecasts from your regional avalanche centre, rescue equipment (beacon, probe, shovel), or sound judgment. Backcountry travel carries serious risk of injury or death. You are solely responsible for your safety and the safety of your group.
SOS Alert
One tap broadcasts your position to every device on the mesh. Your group gets your GPS coordinates instantly — no cell, no delay.
Hazard Reports
Mark hazards on the map for your group — downed trees, ice crossings, avalanche debris. Visible to everyone on the mesh in real time.
Lost Rider Alert
If a rider stops moving for more than 10 minutes while others are active, the app flags it for the group and shows their last known position. It is an early heads-up only — not a rescue system, and not a substitute for SOS, a dedicated satellite communicator (PLB / inReach), or proper backcountry emergency protocols.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Real Snow Conditions
Snow depth from NOAA & Environment Canada. Updated daily. Not crowdsourced guesses.
Terrain Intelligence
Slope angle and aspect overlays on satellite imagery. Read the mountain before you're on it.
7-Day Forecast
Snow depth forecasts for any point on the map. Know which weekend has the best conditions.
Offline Maps
Download satellite maps, trails, and conditions. Works completely offline — no roaming, no dead spots.
Route Recording
Track your route with full GPS. Review with elevation profiles. Share with the community or export as GPX.
What riders asked us
to build.
Before writing a single line of code, we ran research interviews with backcountry users about what frustrates them. The lines below are not testimonials from named individuals — they are short paraphrases of recurring themes that came up across those conversations.
“I want to know where my ride partner is when cell drops. Every other app just stops working the moment we leave the parking lot.”
“Stop showing me colour-coded trail status that hasn't been updated since Tuesday. Give me numbers I can actually ride on.”
“I don't pick lines based on how they look from the road. I need slope angle and aspect overlaid on where I actually am.”
“Merge conditions, terrain, and group safety into one app — or don't bother. I'm tired of checking three different apps before every ride.”
The hardware is cheap.
The safety isn't optional.
Aventerra works fully standalone — no radio required. For offline mesh safety, pair any Meshtastic-compatible LoRa device.
Heltec LoRa 32
Best for development, testing, and fixed nodes. Requires phone for GPS. Available on Amazon and AliExpress.
View on Meshtastic docs(opens in new tab)LILYGO T-Beam V1.2
Built-in GPS — works standalone without phone. Best for trail use. The one we recommend for riders.
View on Meshtastic docs(opens in new tab)Meshtastic is a trademark of Meshtastic LLC. Heltec and LILYGO are trademarks of their respective owners. Aventerra is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meshtastic LLC, Heltec Automation, or LILYGO.
Built by a rider.
In the backcountry.
Aventerra started in a pickup headed up to the Chic-Chocs with my buddies. We were on our way to ride some backcountry, hashing out — yet again — the trips we'd had go sideways: stale condition reports, dead zones, someone from the group lost way out at the end of a lake…
I'm Simon, and I built Aventerra because no existing app combined real snow data, terrain intelligence, and offline group safety into one tool. I ride backcountry. I live this problem — that's why I'm fixing it.
The mission is simple: make backcountry travel safer and more accessible for everyone who ventures past cell coverage.
Data Over Hype
Government-sourced data, NWP models, satellite imagery. Not crowdsourced guesses, not influencer partnerships. We build trust by being right.
Safety Is Not Premium
Core safety features are available on every tier. We will never gate SOS behind a paywall.
Built for Where You Go
We test in the backcountry, not in an office. Every feature is designed for cold fingers, bad light, and no signal.
Questions.
Answers.
Aventerra is launching as a free closed beta this winter. Beta access is free with no payment required. Subscription tiers, pricing, and any associated terms will be announced separately before any paid features go live.
NOAA SNODAS (Snow Data Assimilation System) and Environment Canada HRDPS (High Resolution Deterministic Prediction System) — the same government weather and snow models that Canadian and US forecasters rely on. Updated daily. HRDPS data is provided under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
No. Aventerra works fully as a standalone app. For the offline mesh safety features (group tracking without cell signal), you'll need a Meshtastic-compatible LoRa radio, starting at around $25 USD. We recommend the LILYGO T-Beam V1.2 (~$56 USD).
Yes. Pro and Team users can download satellite maps, trails, and conditions for any region. The app works completely offline. LoRa mesh features work offline by design — they use radio, not internet.
No. Aventerra is built for anyone who travels in backcountry terrain: snowmobilers, ski tourers, splitboarders, winter hikers, and snowshoers. The terrain data, conditions, and safety features are useful for all backcountry activities.
At launch: Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. SNODAS covers all of North America so snow data is available continent-wide, but trail networks and POIs are prioritized for those four regions first.
Those are excellent general-purpose outdoor apps. Aventerra is purpose-built for backcountry winter terrain with three things none of them offer in combination: government-sourced daily snow conditions, slope angle/aspect terrain analysis, and offline LoRa mesh group safety.
No. The closed beta is free. Subscription terms — including cancellation, refunds, and any trial details — will be announced and added to our Terms of Service before any paid features are activated.
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