The timing couldn’t be better. Garmin, who last year acquired the InReach, just two weeks ago started shipping the newest version of their satellite messenger – The Garmin InReach SE+. Wanting to share as much as I can about my Everest adventure I knew I had to pick one up (also the gearhead in me couldn’t say no). The features on this thing are pretty amazing. Here are a few that I’ll be using while in Nepal:
- Pole-to-pole satellite text messaging (send me a message if you want a note from Everest!)
- MapShare tracking so you can follow my progress live on days I’m moving up and/or down the mountain (link on home page)
- MapShare messages will allow me to send updates as I’m moving
- Message posting to social media (for days above basecamp with no internet)
I know a lot of people try to enjoy their time off grid on trips like these. That is usually my approach on most of my climbs, but I guess this one just feels different. Its such a once-in-a-lifetime trip that I want to be able to share it with everyone who has ever wondered what its like on the world’s tallest mountain. Hopefully between blog posts, map tracking, messaging, and live updates you’ll get a taste of the mountain from somewhere more comfortable than I’ll be!
Up with Wes 
Awesome product, right?!?! Let me know next time and I’ll see about a discount (I work at Garmin). So cool that you’re doing this! Amazing!!
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