He'll be communicating with me throughout the next couple of months using his Spot GPS device, a GPS locator capable of pinpointing his exact latitude and longitude on the Trail.
There are four messages that have been programmed in to the device:
- "AT for CZC is headed north from Springer Mountain, GA. Please let everyone know that I'm ok."
- "Kicking off the boots after a long day of hiking and setting up camp."
- "Need supplies. Will call from the next town."
- "SOS"
Matt pressed the first button a few hours ago, letting us know that all is well and that he's on the move.
Keeping my fingers crossed that we only receive the first two messages over and over again in the months ahead, not the latter half...
April 23 - 3:05 pm ET - I just had a call from James. He and Matt were on top of Ram Rock in Georgia. They've done 22 miles so far and about 5.5 miles today.
ReplyDeleteJames reports the view from Ram Rock was 'fabulous' and the hike is going well. He also had a good cell phone signal, thus the check in call with Dad.
The weather has been cool and windy but they are doing fine.
Gil Fuqua (James Dad)
Thanks so much for your comment Gil. I'm happy to hear that Matt and James are doing well and have been unaffected by the rainy weather we got here in Charlotte all weekend! Sounds like they're off to a great start.
ReplyDeleteI'll be updating the blog and posting notes, pictures and letters from Matt and James as often as possible. Thank you again and I'm sure we'll continue to be in contact in the weeks ahead.
Mike