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About Huddles

Huddles are at the heart of MissionPeak — they're the way you create, join, and enjoy social activities with like-minded people. Whether you're looking to organize a group hike, a casual meetup, or a structured activity, Huddles make it easy to bring people together.

What is a Huddle?​

A Huddle is a social event created by users on MissionPeak. It can be anything from a short walk in the park to a multi-day adventure, or even a virtual get-together. Each Huddle has its own details like date, time, venue, privacy level, and participant list.

Think of Huddles as your personalized events board — simple to create, easy to join, and flexible for any type of activity.

Key Features of Huddles​

  1. Activity-based setup

    • Choose from categories like General or Hiking.
    • Activity-specific features are enabled automatically (e.g., trail details for Hiking).
    • See About Activities for how a Huddle's activity type connects to recorded activity data.

  2. Event details & customization

    • Add basic info: title, description, date, time, venue, and activity type.
    • Optional details include an external URL, a custom RSVP start/end window, a meeting point, and a parking location.

  3. Privacy Options

    • Control who can see or join:
      • Public – open to everyone, including people you're not connected to.
      • Unlisted – visible to anyone with the link, but won't appear in searches or lists.
      • Connection – visible to friends/followers.
      • Private – invite-only.
      • Community – follows the privacy rules of the community hosting it.

    See Huddle Privacy Options for full details, including how privacy can be changed after a Huddle is created.

  4. Payment & Refund

    • Hosts can mark a Huddle as free or paid, and set the attendance cost and refund policy. This is independent of Advanced Features and Advanced Settings. See Huddle Payments & Refunds for how paid Huddles work.

  5. Advanced Features

    • Carpooling is currently the only Advanced Feature. A host can choose to enable it for a Huddle, letting participants coordinate rides and share costs. See About Carpools for details, including how Carpools can also be created independently of a Huddle.

  6. Advanced Settings

    • A set of options including Decisive RSVPing, Require Approval, Attendee Limit, hiding the participant list, allowing participants to invite their connections, and allowing guests. See Huddle Advanced Settings for what each one does.

  7. Participant management

    • Participants can send participation requests.
    • If Require Approval is enabled (see Advanced Settings), requests go to a waiting list that the host or a co-host must manually approve or decline.

  8. Notifications

    • Keep everyone updated with changes or reminders.

  9. Coordination via Messages

    • Each Huddle has its own conversation so participants can coordinate details. See About Messages.

Creating a Huddle​

  1. Tap the "+" menu in the app.
  2. Select Huddle.
  3. Fill in the event details – title, date, time, location, and activity type.
  4. Set privacy, and mark the Huddle as free or paid if applicable.
  5. Configure any Advanced Features (Carpooling) or Advanced Settings you want.
  6. Publish your Huddle and start inviting others.

Joining a Huddle​

  • Browse public Huddles on the Explore page or within your communities.
  • Request to join if the Huddle requires approval.
  • Get updates and reminders once you're added as a participant.
  • Use built-in tools like carpooling to coordinate with others, if the host has enabled it.

Why Huddles?​

Huddles make it simple to:

  • Meet new people who share your interests.
  • Plan outdoor activities without endless group chats.
  • Keep all event details, logistics, and updates in one place.
  • Build lasting connections through shared experiences.