Greenie,
I’m hiking the AT beginning Feb. 2005. I got a free book, mailed to me from an accomplished female hiker, especially for female AT thru-hikers. If you’d like, I could past it along to you. Let me know. To get ready I do day hikes with my full pack and thru-hike Vermont’s Long Trail in the summer, a good time to test out any new gear. Best and hope to see you next year.
Early Bird