"For anyone who explores the outdoors, this app is essential. Why wouldn't you want to have a doctor and complete outdoor medical team in your pocket at all times?" - Forbes
GOES is your essential offline guide for the outdoors created by emergency medicine doctors. With interactive off-line medical guides, comprehensive risk forecasting, and wilderness education, GOES empowers you to learn, prepare, and explore with confidence—even in areas with no cell service.
Discover why GOES is trusted by professional athletes, EMS instructors, and everyday adventurers alike. Start your 7-day free trial today.
AWARD-WINNING OUTDOOR SAFETY APP
• 2025 SXSW Innovation Awards Finalist
• 2024 Multi-sport Innovation of the Year - Outdoor by ISPO Award
• 2023 Electronic Innovation of the Year - Outdoor Retailer
GOES FEATURES
+ MANAGE INJURIES & ILLNESSES OFFLINE
Identify and manage injuries and illnesses with an interactive health assessment, including step-by-step instructions and 50+ visual how-to guides—all available offline.
+ PREPARE FOR WEATHER, WILDLIFE, AND PLANT RISKS
Plan confidently with our proprietary risk forecasting system that goes beyond basic weather apps to give actionable health insights tailored to your adventure, including:
• Sunburns – Know when your skin is likely to burn based on UV levels
• Respiratory Hazards – Monitor high pollution, pollen, or smoke levels that trigger breather issues
• Environmental Health – Customized assessments for heat illness, hypothermia, frostbite, and mor
• High Altitude Illness – Personalized risk evaluation for altitude sickness when ascending to higher elevations
• Tick Risk – Location and season-specific information on tick activity
• Wildlife Encounters – Location-specific risk indicators for venomous snakes, bears, and other dangerous animals
• Poisonous Plants – Identification and risk forecasting for poison oak, ivy, and sumac
Make informed decisions with 125+ extreme weather alerts, UV and AQI monitoring, and 200+ prevention tips covering 60+ medical topics—all available offline.
+ GROW YOUR WILDERNESS KNOWLEDGE
Learn about injuries, wildlife, weather and more with our new Question of the Day! Build your vocabulary using word highlights, with terms and definitions for medical topics, plants and animals, illnesses, and more.
+ GET REWARDED FOR LEARNING
Transform your outdoor knowledge into exclusive rewards with the new GOES+ Rewards program. Answer questions to earn tokens that unlock exclusive rewards from premium outdoor brands like AllTrails, Uncharted Supply, Wuru and more. Only for GOES+ subscribers.
REAL USER EXPERIENCES
"During an overlanding trip in Utah, one of our group members was bitten by a venomous snake. 4 hours from the nearest hospital with no cell service, the app walked us through identification and first aid. The combination of medical expertise, offline functionality, and location-specific risk alerts makes GOES irreplaceable in my outdoor kit."
Richard, Overlander and Backcountry Explorer
“The assessment piece is so accurate. It literally asked the exact same questions that I would have asked as EMS. So, if you’re going to buy anything it should be that. I’m not even going to bother going through these wilderness medicine books anymore.”
Captain Rusty Rice, EMS & WFR Instructor
AS FEATURED IN
“Clever Tech Can Keep You Safe Outdoors...find your way, triage an injury and generally stay out of trouble on the trail.” - The New York Times
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GOES is free to download. A monthly or annual paid subscription is required to use the premium version, with a 7-day free trial. Once the trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew and you’ll be billed. You can cancel your subscription at any time.
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So I have a lot of fear when camping especially in areas where I know there are snakes and/or bears. I’ve done all the research to stay safe and avoid them, but you never know, ya know? Anyway, I downloaded GOES and it was the first time I was able to sleep through the night since I at least had the information I needed in case I unexpectedly encountered a woodland critter. The weather feature is pretty cool, too! I’m not really a sunscreen person, but when GOES tells me my area has a UV of 6 and I’ve got a high sunburn risk, you know I’m boutta slather up. This app is definitely a keeper.
No good!
AmberCrystal
There is something wrong with this app on many levels. The built-in medical advice is surprisingly limited. For example, look up bug bites and you'll find it very lacking. No info on chiggers for example, a common concern for those spending a lot of time outdoors. Overall, it is a pretty app but has very limited useful medical information. The app claims it does not collect any data that is tied to the user. However, their privacy policy seems to say otherwise. The app has features that only work if you provide precise location tracking. I do not have confidence that this location data isn't stored and shared with third-party companies. A medical app like this should have a simple privacy policy -- that NO personal data is stored or used in any manner (outside of things like contacting support about app issues). The hazards info (bears, ticks, etc) seems compelling, but in my use of it I found it inaccurate and therefore sort of useless. There are many new articles that are online only. Why would anything in this app be online only? It is VERY likely that anyone who actually needs the info this app offers would be out of cell range. The bottom line is that the CONCEPT of this app is compelling, but the implementation is lacking.
Helped with my rolled ankle
quaymorris
This app did me a solid when I recently rolled my ankle while out. Within two days my ankle was feeling extremely painful, though only under certain conditions. Using the app I was able to get an understanding of what I most likely had (mild sprain) and some tips on how to treat it since I was able to walk and stand on it normally. Really great companion to have when you’re out and can’t necessarily get to anyone quickly!
Developer Response
Hope your ankle is ok and glad we were able to help! Keep IT rolling!
So necessary in the outdoor space 🙏
Donkey Kong waddduppp
I was recently on a hike in upstate NY and nearly stepped on a massive rattlesnake that came out of nowhere — as I stopped in my tracks and waited for it to hopefully pass, I went to GOES as quickly as possible. Thankfully I was able to figure out all the steps I needed to take in case I was not as lucky. It was so easy to find next steps in this (almost) emergency situation, this app is absolutely necessary for the outdoor industry!
Developer Response
Wow, that sounds like quite an intense and scary situation. As avid hikers ourselves, we know how unsettling it can be to experience a close call like that, especially when you're far from help. It's extremely rewarding to know that in a moment of crisis, the information provided in GOES allows you to quickly figure out the steps you need to take to get to safety.We've worked hard to make the app as comprehensive and user-friendly as possible for scenarios just like this. In fact, we recently added a new feature that shows you the likelihood of encountering snakes and other wildlife based on your location. You can access species-specific guidance on how to avoid and treat potential encounters. We hope this adds an extra layer of preparedness and peace of mind on your adventures.Your story reaffirms the importance of always being prepared in the backcountry and the crucial role knowledge and quick thinking play in emergency situations. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience - it's immensely valuable for us to hear how GOES is making a real difference for adventurers like you.If you have any other thoughts on how we can improve the app or additional topics you'd like to see covered, we're always eager to learn from our users.Wishing you many more safe and enjoyable adventures!
We're excited to announce the latest update for GOES Health! Our team has been hard at work making improvements and enhancements to ensure you have the best experience possible. With this update, you can expect a smoother, more reliable app performance, along with new features designed to support your health journey. We're always listening to your feedback and are committed to making GOES Health better for you. Thank you for choosing GOES Health as your outdoor safety companion.
Version 5.5.2
The developer, GOES Corp., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
GOES Corp.
Size
181.2 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
