|
Just did a section this past weekend
Just did a 24 mile section this past weekend - Dennis Cove to Hwy 19E.
I'll admit, Saturday kicked my butt.
The trail is well marked and easy to stay on - but intersections to side trails are not. The leaves on the side trails are not mashed down right now so it's easy to blow past a tree with a small blue mark. The Thru Hiker's Companion is well worth the money. Pre plan, employ jump boxes for changing out gear if need be - Oh, heck read the book
Saw three southbound thru hikers this weekend. They were averaging 25 miles a day and had about 400 miles to go. Man, they moved like they had no ruck on their back at all. I asked "Pinch" about the cold weather. He said he'd picked up his cold weather gear a while back - Dude, the guys pack was no bigger than an assault pack. Damn, where was he hiding everything?
The A/T ain't humpin' a large ALICE pack. Quality, lightweight gear - and get in shape.
Good luck.
|