[pct-l] Google Latitude

[Stephen]

we had something like that (stalite tracking)  on board each vessel during 
the 2007 Hawaii Trans Pacific race.  People liked the more frequent updates 
tracking us along our way as opposed to infrequent updates based on our SSB 
rollcall, which we also did.  Kind of like being able to call everyday or 
sending a post card or a call at re-supplies.  Personally I sort of like the 
idea of dissappearing when I do the backcountry, and I can't recall anyone 
ever really knowing where I am other than vaguely that I am in the Sierra 
somewhere between Lone Pine and Mammoth.  Kinda freaky occasionally when off 
in some high basin off the beaten path, not seeing anyone for two or three 
days, and realize no one knows where I am or would even have the slightest 
idea where to look. Kinda cool yet a bit unerving atthe same time.  I think 
your suggestionis a good way to make your friends and family a part of your 
trip.  To me I don't think I'd like the idea of being tracked even tough the 
intention is a good one...  Me, a post card and a phone call to Mom once a 
week oght to do it.  I'll leave her an itnerary also.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Halfmile" <halfmile at pctmap.net>
To: "pct-l" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 10:56 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Google Latitude


> Google just announced an interesting application called Latitude, that
> looks like it might be useful for hikers wanting to share their
> location as they hike with family, friends or other hikers.
>
> I have been looking at a lot of these type of applications for the
> iPhone recently, but this may turn out to be the best choice as it
> works with a variety of smartphones or a desktop computer.
>
> It will require a cell signal and the iPhone version of Google
> Latitude is not yet available..
>
> http://www.google.com/latitude/
>
> -Halfmile
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