During my hike, I will be carrying a SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger. This device allows me to send a pre-programmed message with my GPS coordinates to my parents, letting them know all is well. The SPOT also has an SOS button which I can press to notify emergency services if I'm involved in a life threatening emergency.
You can view my most recent check-in locations by clicking on the link below! You might want to use the + or - buttons to zoom in or out, and you can also click on the word Satellite to see a picture of the actual land. Look closely - I'll be waving at you!
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0Z7hmOeaJX5tQM9clFexaVLETJZ8suT5H