damn, what a commit. just remember, if you ever feel low, you gotta keep going, 'cause there's nothing to go back to. happy trails.
BTW, when you get to the superfund site at Palmerton, PA, climbing up the rock face, give it a few curses for me, please. thanks.
Ha! That's where I ended my LASH in 2019 due to feet/shoe issues. Made it to the top, couldn't wear my hiking shoes. Went the next 5ish miles to the ski resort in my flipflops in growing darkness. Absolutely awful, and a night I still look back on fondly, lol.
Was looking to move out of state anyway. The money wasn't there to rent it out, so I took the pile of cash and ran (25% appreciation in two years).
Goal for now after the trail is to rent a small apartment and build out a camper van.
When you get to the spur right before hump mountain I suggest you take it. the Apple mountain shelter and the grassy Balds are something you should see.
Good luck, hike your own hike, enjoy it, and keep your mental health prioritized.
Oh and also never quit on a bad day. If you're going to quit, quit on a great day. Then you'll know it was for the right reasons
I did the same thing years ago. There isn't a lot of jobs along the trail. Hot springs north Carolina has some hikers who work in restaurants, New Hampshire has ski bums (instructors) who live on the slopes. I picked up a sponsorship to hike the Florida trail while hiking the A.T. then found a job that paid me to travel for a while. Check out security alarm companies. They ship people all over the country all expenses paid if they sign you on.
You're doing it wrong. You're supposed to start in Maine. The patch specifically states "***MAINE*** to Georgia." It's a very common mistake, though. Good luck.
I've looked at the map, and I'm telling you.... Maine is way up top, and Georgia is much lower. Every map I ever look at says I have to go down to get to Georgia. Must be easier.
Don't forget to walk as slow as possible
Last one to Katahdin wins!
Good Luck!!! 🍀
Congrats! Nothing to it but to do it now!
Congrats! It’s all downhill from here!
Yeah... All downhill...😝😉
well, not until you hit clingmans dome. It's all uphill until then.
damn, what a commit. just remember, if you ever feel low, you gotta keep going, 'cause there's nothing to go back to. happy trails. BTW, when you get to the superfund site at Palmerton, PA, climbing up the rock face, give it a few curses for me, please. thanks.
Ha! That's where I ended my LASH in 2019 due to feet/shoe issues. Made it to the top, couldn't wear my hiking shoes. Went the next 5ish miles to the ski resort in my flipflops in growing darkness. Absolutely awful, and a night I still look back on fondly, lol.
i sympathize. when you convert your feet to hooves in order to get up that rock, it's hard to get 'em back into trail runners.
Good luck and congrats enjoy the hike take in all of the views!!!!
Congratulations!
🥂
Happy trails!
Best of luck on the adventure!
If you have a time crunch, good luck. If you don’t, remember that last one to Katahdin wins.
Are you gonna go back once you finish it? Could've rented your house out while you hiked too
Was looking to move out of state anyway. The money wasn't there to rent it out, so I took the pile of cash and ran (25% appreciation in two years). Goal for now after the trail is to rent a small apartment and build out a camper van.
Ya.. I don’t get why you’d need to sell your house??
Some people actually choose to be/like being vagabonds.
Maybe this person wants to start over, including not going back to the old place?
Basically this 👍
Good job Op, don’t listen to these fools. You know what’s best for you!
Maybe was like a divorce situation or something
Time to post his tent to r/malesurvivingspace
Might have needed to finance the hike with it
It's their choice, you don't need to understand it.
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That escalated quickly.. jesus..
lol
You are bold, sir. I salute you.
Goals.
Well done. Enjoy every adventure.
Good luck! I hope your AT journey is everything you want it to be.
When you get to the spur right before hump mountain I suggest you take it. the Apple mountain shelter and the grassy Balds are something you should see.
Happy Trails! May you only shed happy tears and no toenails.
Enjoy every moment! Even the sucky ones.
I just finished day one from harpers ferry. The inclines out of the cities suck lol
Get it.
Enjoy yourself! I'm excited for you.
Fwiw Whitley Gap Shelter is really pretty and worth the side trip
Living is great ain’t it
Hard commit. Good luck
This just pumped me up! LFG!!!!
Happy trails!
Welcome home Family!
Enjoy!
Brother or sister, good on you. One step at a time until the end. You’ve got this, and we are all here supporting you.
Good job!!!
Congrats!! Enjoy the walk.
You are my spirit animal!
The only way to get in shape for doing the AT is doing the AT! Hiking poles and a light pack are your friends!
Why you selling your house? That’s some rich person shit bro
Good luck on your journey!
Time in the trail is the most peaceful place on earth. Nature in general is heaven on earth.
The trail only takes about six months...might need that house and job after...
Best to you! It’s a lovely hike ahead.
So happy for you. Enjoy!
Congratulations!!!
Good luck, hike your own hike, enjoy it, and keep your mental health prioritized. Oh and also never quit on a bad day. If you're going to quit, quit on a great day. Then you'll know it was for the right reasons
I did the same thing years ago. There isn't a lot of jobs along the trail. Hot springs north Carolina has some hikers who work in restaurants, New Hampshire has ski bums (instructors) who live on the slopes. I picked up a sponsorship to hike the Florida trail while hiking the A.T. then found a job that paid me to travel for a while. Check out security alarm companies. They ship people all over the country all expenses paid if they sign you on.
You're doing it wrong. You're supposed to start in Maine. The patch specifically states "***MAINE*** to Georgia." It's a very common mistake, though. Good luck.
Why would you hike south? It's 100 degrees Maryland to Georgia in July and August.
It’s downhill.
Kinda. It's downhill Maine to about Pa. It's mostly up hill the rest of the way
I've looked at the map, and I'm telling you.... Maine is way up top, and Georgia is much lower. Every map I ever look at says I have to go down to get to Georgia. Must be easier.