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MJN
02-23-2009, 18:31
im just wandering when the majority of SOBO hikers start their hike. around june?

Jack Tarlin
02-23-2009, 18:35
After 1 June, and if you want better weather and fewer bugs, I'd push it back a few weeks.

People start out later than this, sometimes much later, but remember, don't push it too far, or you'll be finishing in the snow. Most folks take 24-27 weeks for their trip, same as those going North. Meaning if you wanna be home by Christmas, I'd start by the middle of June.

Lone Wolf
02-23-2009, 18:35
late june

MJN
02-23-2009, 18:45
thanks, im thinkin about doin a SOBO right out of highschool after i see how i handle a couple hundred miles this summer

Rockhound
02-23-2009, 18:59
between 8:30 and 9:00 am

Marta
02-23-2009, 21:20
There will still be plenty of people starting in early to mid July.