Adventure Is Better With Your Crew

Thred™ Groups make it effortless to coordinate outdoor adventures with your people. Create a group, invite your friends, and head out together — with everyone using the same map.

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Create Your Adventure Group in Seconds

Name your group, invite your friends, and set your activity focus — hiking, mountain biking, cycling, climbing, running, or mixed. Thred™ Groups give your crew a shared space to plan outings and stay connected between adventures.

  • Create public or private groups for any outdoor sport
  • A shared group chat to coordinate before you head out
  • 3-step creation: basic info, privacy settings, optional cover photo

Joining a group is free. Creating and managing groups is part of the Explorer plan, and Organizer adds unlimited groups with up to three admins each.

Thred group details screen showing a group's cover photo, description, and activity tags
3-step flow to create a new adventure group

Find New Adventure Partners Near You

New to an area? Thred™ lets you discover local adventure groups that match your sport and your area. Join a group, introduce yourself, and get outside with people who share your passion for adventure — no awkward gym sign-ups required.

The Groups screen has three tabs. Discover shows suggested groups based on your activity preferences. Joined shows every group you are a member of. My Groups shows communities you own and administer.

  • Search by keyword or filter by sport to find your niche
  • Personalized suggestions surface groups matching your selected activities
  • One group membership on the free plan; Explorer and Organizer remove the cap
Thred Groups discovery screen showing local adventure partners and suggested groups
Discover local groups by activity and interest

Everything Your Group Needs in One Place

Once you join a group, five tabs unlock: Info for group details and rules, Chat for posts and updates, Events for upcoming outings, Members to see who’s in, and Gallery for photos from past adventures. Non-members only see the Info tab until they join.

  • Post updates to the group chat
  • Browse and RSVP to upcoming group events
  • Customize notification preferences per group in Group Settings
Thred group details screen with the Info, Chat, Events, Members, and Gallery tabs, group activities, and group rules
Info, Chat, Events, Members, and Gallery in one hub

Group Chat, Gallery & Messaging — All Built In

Keep every group connected before, during, and after each adventure. Thred™ brings group communication, shared photos, member details, and upcoming group events into one organized space, so members do not have to jump between separate apps to plan and stay connected.

  • Group Chat: Ask gear questions, coordinate plans, share updates, and keep the whole group in the loop.
  • Group Gallery: Upload adventure photos and browse shared memories from past outings in one place.
  • Photo Comments & Reactions: Keep the conversation going after the trip with comments, reactions, and shared moments.
  • Member List: See who is in the group and connect with other members.
  • Group Events: View upcoming activities, past outings, and opportunities to join the next adventure.
Thred group Info tab showing the group cover photo, activities, and group rules
Group info, activities, and rules
Thred group Gallery tab showing searchable shared adventure photos
Shared photo gallery from every adventure
Thred group Chat tab with member messages and a message composer
Group chat with every member

Keep Your Group Yours

Approve join requests, set group rules, and invite your existing connections in a tap. You decide who is in the crew and what the crew expects of each other.

  • Review and approve every join request before someone is in
  • Set group rules so expectations are stated, not assumed
  • Invite your existing connections in a tap
Thred group join-request approval queue showing pending requests an organizer can approve or decline
Every join request lands in a queue — nobody joins without an organizer saying yes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Thred Groups

How do I find groups that match my interests?

Go to the Groups tab and select Discover to see suggested groups based on your activity preferences. Search by keywords or filter by specific activities like hiking, cycling, or water sports.

How do I join a group?

In the Discover tab, tap a group card to open its details, then tap the join icon on the cover image. If the group has join questions, answer them before submitting. Some groups require admin approval; others let you join immediately.

Can I create my own group?

Yes. Tap the + button in the Groups tab and complete the 3-step flow: basic information, privacy settings, and an optional cover photo. Your group is live as soon as you tap Create Group.

What can I do inside a group after joining?

Members get access to the Chat, Events, Members, and Gallery tabs. You can post text updates to the group chat, browse upcoming events, see who is in the group, and view photos. Admins can manage members and settings from Group Settings.

Is there a limit on how many groups I can join?

The free plan includes one group membership. The Explorer and Organizer plans remove the cap, so you can join as many groups as match your interests.

How do I leave a group?

Open Group Details and tap the leave icon on the cover image, then confirm. Group owners cannot leave their own group; you must delete the group instead.

Can I message members directly within a group?

Yes. Thred includes full in-app messaging — send 1:1 direct messages to any connection or post to the group chat. Direct messages support text, photos, and location pins, and emoji reactions.

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