This post was brought to you in partnership with T-Mobile but as usual, all opinions are my own.
You know hubby and I love being outdoors and hiking. Today I’ll share an awesome story via our partnership with T-Mobile and the new T-Mobile Stories podcast Mobile Diaries. A recent episode focuses on how being Wireless In The Wild with the latest advancements in our mobile technology really has helped many connect with nature. Connectivity capabilities with things like T-Mobile’s industry-leading coverage 5G network are changing the digital landscape even in the remotest of regions.
Wireless In The Wild
When we’re hiking, not only do we need to be connected to share some of our favorite beautiful moments when we get back, but to be able to follow a new trail we want to explore through our hiking apps too. And it’s also helpful to have a way to connect with friends or emergency services, if needed.
While we always have the traditional outdoor safety tools on hand, having reliable service when we hike or go kayaking gives us peace of mind, don’t you agree?
I also think it’s great for connecting with family and friends and sometimes even to open an App or Facetime to share my travels with my family in South America.
For example, I love to share the beautiful outdoor places I’ve visited in the US, camping locations we love, the geese on a lake, or that perfect S’mores treat I made…you know, those special moments I have experienced in real life with my family, friends and community.
Having access to technology and the means to use it is priceless and that would not be possible without a wireless network I can trust!
I love how in the Wireless in the Wild edition of the Mobile Diaries podcast they talk about the fact that mobile-minded hikers understand the balance of using their smartphone to be an outback safety essential but also understanding that other preparations are necessary as well.
Check out the Podcast here:
Wireless in the Wild – A look at our ever-evolving digital landscape
In this episode of Mobile Diaries, Shawna and Jason are joined by Jay Christianson, a Search and Rescue member for El Paso County in Colorado, to talk about how mobile technology has helped many connect with nature and also to talk about some of the pitfalls of relying on our smartphones too heavily when in remote areas. A record number of people visited our national parks during the start of the pandemic and since some were trying out new hobbies during lockdowns, not everyone was prepared! Jay shares some frightening stories of having to help people in really frightening situations.
The outdoors safety expert offers tips on how you too — from essential mapping apps to geotagging social media shots — can use your device wisely to heed the call of the wild, and what else he suggests you have with you in case of an emergency.
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I hope you join me in raising awareness of the importance of a mobile-friendly mindset when it comes to hiking and enjoying the outdoors and thanks to T-Mobile Stories for bringing up this important topic! How do you stay safe when enjoying nature?
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
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This must be fun. I love the clicks and beauty around. Must be so relaxing and calm
I have always been a Nature person. So many amazing places you got there to unwind and unplug from everything.
I can totally relate to this. It is nice to have technology but also take a break from it to enjoy the things around us too.
It’s a great idea to be able to connect in the wild. Sometimes this can be really important or vital!
We live in a rural area so signal isn’t always the great. I do like having signal though despite liking my no phone time when with family.
We have been wanting a portable hotspot to use when other signals are bad. I’ll have to check what they have!
Thank you for raising awareness! It’s so important to unplug.
Hhhhmmm..I like what T-Mobile is doing on this project of connectivity everywhere you go. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t be connected even while away from the city. Personally, I have my phone data running just incase I need to make use of it.
I don’t mind being away from my phone and unplugging when I’m out in nature. I do however freak out if I forget my phone at home because I always say I need it for safety reasons!
Seems like a fantastic service, very nice how you are enjoying the wilderness. Thanks for sharing!
I would want to be connected if I was out hiking for safety reasons. Plus, I enjoy sharing photos on Instagram too. I have T-Mobile so I’ll have to check out this feature.
Unplugging is good but we need it for our safety too. So it is kind of finding perfect balance. It was a good read. Thanks for sharing!!
I love connecting with nature but staying safe while enjoying nature is important too. I think that the most effective way to prevent mishaps is to adequately prepare for the trip.
This is awesome, I haven’t been to the wild before but it looks so much. Thank you for sharing!
I agree that I do feel better when we have service while camping and hiking. We like to geocache while we are out, so we need to have service connection for that.
That’s awesome! We have T-Mobile. I am glad that T-Mobile supports so many different topics and ideas for families.
Yes, I think it’s a good idea to put the technology aside every now and then. But I’m with you- when I’m in a picturesque place, I want to be able to take pictures, both for my own memories and for sharing.
I’d love to get away from it all like that with my family. We’re always so on the go. It would be nice to kick back for a while.