March 09 - Appalachian Trail

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#1

I’m dying to hike the AT, and i’ve got it almost all set up, funds and stuff. But because i’m taking the year off of college, and none of my friends are, i’m looking at doing this alone. My question is.

Anybody planning on hiking it in 09?
a group i can meet up with, so i have a little guarantee on lack of lonliness.

i have nothing against being alone for a while, but the last thing i want is to end up alone for weeks, which i know is hard to do, but a little guarantee is always nice.

so… again, Anybody Hiking in 09?

Steve

#2

in life or on the Trail, however you will certainly be amongst fellow travelers if thruhiking north and leaving Springer in March or April…believe April Fool’s Day is one of the most popular start dates. I found the times I was “alone” was purely by choice, which good friends on the trek will understand…do take time for that. I’m most lonely when I go to places like NYC than the top of West Bondcliff solo for a night…( a great off AT mountaintop view of the Whites, but keep it secret. Good luck…

fishngame

#3

Am considering a possible hike next year and am looking for fellow hikers to hike with then if you are still interested then ,let me know.

The come back Kid

#4

Steve you will not be loney on the AT. lots of college kids out there. As a 60 year old woman, and they were few and far between, I was not lonely. you will meet so many people and have a wonderful time. Don’t even worry about it.

By the Way fishngame, I also love the Bonds. Probably my favorite hike.

Sleeveless AT’05
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Sleeveless

#5

Thank you. I know there will be people, i guess because i lack that experience, i just worry about ending up alone for long periods of time. Had a friend start it on his own, and ended up alone for 3 months, only to drop out. leaves me a little warry haha.

Come Back Kid, i messaged you, but i’ll post it here to, When are you looking at leaving?

Steve

#6

Steve,

I got your message and emailed you back today,not sure if you got it or not.Am looking to maybe leave next year around the end of Feb.

The come back kid

#7

well, i didnt get the message, i think it was diverted to my bulk folder…which i just delete without looking at. drop me an email via your account and we can talk about this a little more.

Steve

#8

haha, my bad… little vague and lacking information.
my email is porksoda15@yahoo.com (dont ask, i got pissed trying to find something unique that i liked too)
just email me using your email accnt and it shouldnt get trashed.

Steve