Designed for the Way You Actually Show up.
Thred is built for every kind of brain in the adventure community. Founded by an ADHD athlete who has lived with Major Depressive Disorder since his teens, we believe outdoor adventure and genuine human connection are most powerful when they are accessible to everyone — whether you have ADHD, are on the autism spectrum, or navigate anxiety or depression every day.
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Understands You
Thred™ has been built with neurodiverse adults at the center of its mission.
Thred™ is designed to lower the friction of getting outside and finding people to adventure with — because we know that friction is real, and for many neurodiverse people, it is the biggest barrier to showing up.
Whether you have ADHD, are on the autism spectrum, live with anxiety or depression, or simply identify as someone whose brain works a little differently — you belong here.
You can narrow events and people to the sports you love. You can see what to expect before joining. You can read someone's outdoor goals on their profile before you connect. And you can choose experiences that feel doable — not overwhelming.
For people who struggle with motivation, social uncertainty, executive function, sensory overwhelm, or fear of not fitting in, Thred™ is built to remove as many barriers as possible.
Thred™ helps you take the next step — one adventure, one connection, and one low-pressure plan at a time.
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Lower the Barriers to Getting Outside
Neurodivergent brains can make starting hard. Executive function challenges make planning hard. Thred™ is designed to reduce those barriers — fewer app-switches, fewer things to remember, and tools to help you get unstuck and moving.
- Contextual in-app help appears exactly where you need it, and the five page tours can be replayed any time from Settings
- Offline mode: your saved routes and their weather forecasts work without a signal; downloading map regions is an Explorer-plan feature
- Route, weather, and avalanche forecast data on one planning screen — fewer apps to switch between
- Auto-save throughout: onboarding and event creation all save silently in the background
- AI-generated adventure lists (Coming soon!): describe what you want, get a personalised trip plan
- Dyslexic-friendly font option — switch to a typeface designed for easier reading at any time
- Block without notification — blocking a user never alerts them
Why Getting Outside Matters
Lots of us feel better after time moving outdoors. Thred is built to make that easier to start, and easier to do with other people. It is not a treatment, and it doesn't replace care from a doctor or therapist.
Getting started
Fewer steps between you and the trailhead
Starting is often the hardest part. An event on Thred keeps the route, the time, the meeting spot and who's coming in one place, so fewer decisions stand between you and going.
Going together
Plans that come with people
Join an event or a group at your own pace, and see what to expect before you say yes.
Your way
Settings that fit how you think
Turn off red notification badges, scroll a feed that ends, and come back to a half-finished plan right where auto-save left it.
Trail Safety Features Built to Keep You on Course
Getting off trail can turn adventure into anxiety in minutes. Thred's real-time trail features are designed to keep neurodiverse adventurers safe, informed, and confidently on route — whether hiking, running, or exploring new terrain.
- On/off-trail notifications to your phone — fully configurable zone buffer, alert type, and frequency
- Route Tracking Live Activity — notifies you the moment you leave the trail and points you back to it
- On Trail Live Activity — shows your route, your real-time position on it, and remaining distance to the final trailhead
Off-trail alerts are free at the default 40-foot buffer. Configuring the buffer, alert type and frequency is part of the Explorer plan.
Reduce Cognitive Load and Enjoy the View
Every decision you don't have to make on the trail is energy saved for the adventure itself. Thred™ strips away unnecessary complexity so neurodiverse adventurers can spend their mental bandwidth where it belongs — on the experience.
- Zen Mode — distraction-free mapping and feed viewing so you can focus on the adventure
- Disable red notification badges on the app icon while keeping in-app alerts active
- Every feed ends with a nudge to get outside instead of scrolling forever
- A definite end to the feed — reduces cognitive overload and helps prevent doomscrolling
- All-in-one planning screen combines route, weather, and avalanche forecast data — no app-switching required
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thred designed specifically for neurodiverse people?
Thred is an inclusive adventure social network built by a neurodiverse founder — but open to everyone. Neurodiverse adventurers are at the center of the mission, and the community is built around shared adventures, not social performance.
Why build an outdoor app for neurodiverse adults?
Because the outdoors should be easy to reach for every kind of brain. Many people find that moving outside helps them feel better, and doing it with others helps them keep going. Thred tries to remove the planning, social and sensory barriers that can make starting hard.
Can I find other neurodiverse adventurers on Thred?
Not directly — but Thred's Connect feature lets you find people who share your sports and activity preferences. The community is built around shared adventures, not performance metrics — which makes it more welcoming for neurodiverse members seeking genuine connection.
Does Thred have features that help with ADHD executive function?
Thred is designed to lower cognitive load: contextual in-app help appears where you need it, offline mode works without signal, Face ID or your device's biometrics unlock the app so there's no password to type, and the all-in-one planning screen reduces app-switching. Auto-save runs throughout so nothing is lost if you get distracted mid-task.
Is Thred built for people who struggle with social anxiety?
Yes. Thred is built to reduce social pressure at every turn. Blocking a user never sends them a notification, so keeping yourself safe never creates a confrontation. Red notification badges can be disabled entirely. The feed ends with a card telling you that you are all caught up, so there is no guilt spiral from scrolling. And onboarding auto-saves your place so you never have to start over if anxiety interrupted you mid-task.
You Belong in the Adventure Community
The Thred™ iOS beta is open now; Android is invite-only. Be among the first to join.
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