Hi Mike, I believe I can speak for all when I say we wish you the very best. So you begin the hike in March. When do you believe you'll complete it? Which GPS unit will you be using? I hope the company who makes that GPS unit will be providing you with some major funding. Okay, Mike, take a hike. (and I mean that in a nice way) Nancy "Courage is the capacity to hear what others say is impossible and believe you are the one to make it happen." -Nancy Shugart Sign up for the free Prove Them Wrong Ezine: Tips & Tools for Succeeding with a Disability http://www.ProveThemWrong.com