Find Friends Who Share Your Passion for Adventure
Thred™ is more than a mapping app — it is a social network built around the people who get outside. Discover adventurers near you, connect around shared sports, and build real friendships through the activities you love.
Join the Beta Test CrewFind Adventure Partners Near You
Moved to a new city? Picked up a new sport? Thred™ helps you find other outdoor athletes in your area who match your activity, ability level, and schedule. No awkward gym sign-ups, no generic social media — just real connections built around shared adventures.
- Discover nearby adventurers by sport and location
- See their goals and interests before reaching out
- Send a simple connection request — no cold messaging required; they have 96 hours to get back to you
- Filter by Climbing, Cycling, Watersports, Running/Hiking, Snowsports, or Motorcycles
Tabs That Keep Your Network Organized
The Connect feature is built around two focused tabs so you always know where to look — whether you are finding someone new or keeping up with existing connections.
- Discover — browse suggested profiles based on your sport preferences and location, with sport category filters and username search
- Connections — see everyone you are already connected with, plus anyone you have bookmarked for the next 7 days
- Requests — manage incoming requests (Accept or Decline) and outgoing requests (cancel any time) in Notifications.
A Social Feed Built for Adventurers, Not Algorithms
Some apps lets you follow people, but the feed is just stats. Thred's activity feed shows the full adventure — routes, photos, locations, and the people you were with. Follow the adventurers who inspire you and keep your feed full of the outdoors, not noise.
- Activity feed shows routes, photos, and location context
- React and comment on your friends' adventures
- Chronological feed — your people first, always
- Message any connection: text, photos, files, and location pins
Bookmark Anyone — Then Connect When Ready
Just met someone on a trail? Tap the bookmark icon on their profile card to bookmark them. They immediately appear in your Connections tab to review their profile later — no formal connection request needed.
- Bookmarked users appear in Connections for 7 days
- After 7 days they return to Discover — reconnect any time
- Toggle the bookmark again to remove it early
Privacy and Safety Built Into Every Connection
Thred™ is designed for real-world meetups, so privacy is a first-class feature — not an afterthought. You control who can find you, who can message you, and who sees your profile.
- Block any user instantly — they vanish from Discover and cannot message you
- Username-only discovery protects your full name and personal data
- All Thred data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Met Them on the Trail? Find Them in the App.
Adventured with someone you're not connected to yet? Open the post's crew list and send a connection request right from there — with a clear “Sent” status you can tap to cancel.
- Connect straight from any adventure post's crew list
- A clear “Sent” state so you always know where a request stands
- Tap “Sent” to cancel a request you changed your mind about
The crew list from the ride is the connection list — no name-searching afterward.
Connect in Person, Instantly
Show the Thred QR code, they scan it and land on the app download. Or text an invite straight from your contacts — no spelling out usernames in a parking lot.
- A scannable QR code that takes them straight to the app
- Text an invite to friends who aren't on Thred yet
- No typo-prone username hunting at the trailhead
Talk About the Shot, on the Shot
Comment on route and gallery photos right in full-screen view — the conversation happens where the photo is.
- Comments are attached right to the image
- See all comments in the comment drawer
- Users can post comments on a photo
- One bar of signal? A retried comment posts once, not twice
Shoot, Crop, Filter, Post — Without Leaving the App
The camera and photo editor are built in. Capture the summit shot, crop it, filter it, and post it without bouncing between apps and losing the moment.
- Shoot from inside Thred or pull a shot from your camera roll
- Crop into a wide angle image — plus rotate, scale, and flip
- Eight filters: Normal, Vivid, Warm, Cool, Fade, B&W, Sepia, and Drama
- Same editor for profile photos and event photos
Frequently Asked Questions About Thred Connect
How do I find new people to connect with on Thred?
Go to the Connect tab and select Discover to see suggested profiles based on your activity preferences and location. Filter by specific activities or search by username using the search bar at the top.
What's the difference between Connections and Discover?
Connections shows people you've already connected with (and bookmarked users), while Discover shows new people you haven't interacted with yet who match your interests.
How do I send a connection request?
On a user's profile card in Discover, tap the Connect button. They will receive a notification and can choose to Accept or Decline.
Can I search for outdoor friends by sport or activity?
Yes. Use the search bar to find users by username. Tap the filter icon to narrow by sport category — Climbing, Cycling, Watersports, Running/Hiking, Snowsports, or Motorcycles.
What is the Bookmarks feature?
Bookmarking (starring) a user adds them to your Connections tab for 7 days and unlocks messaging — no connection request needed. After 7 days they return to your Discover feed; toggle the star again to remove the bookmark early.
How do I remove someone from my connections?
Visit their profile page, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and select Remove Connection. You can always reconnect later if you change your mind.
Your Adventure Community Is Waiting
The Thred iOS beta is open now; Android is invite-only. Get early access.
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