Girls trip?!

[BeachMom]

Any ladies interested in logging some miles, or is currently on the AT looking for a buddy? I'm free to go August 10-18? Dates & location are somewhat flexible!
I'm a rookie, but have "test driven" my gear on a few overnights with my sister & am confident I can go 8+ miles a day.

*full disclosure, I'm petrified of lightning, bears, & spiders. I'm looking for safety in numbers & if need be, someone to check my back for spiders after I walk through a web.

[Traffic Jam]

Sorry, I'm not available to hike that week. But I admire you for wanting to get out there even though you have some fears. Good luck with your hike.

[dink]

Too bad you can't do July 6-11, I will be doing PA/MD line up to Boiling Springs PA...hope you get some hiking companions to help chase the creepy crawlies away!!

[namaste7]

I start SOBO in ME on 16 july. Not sure where I'll be Aug 10-18, but will give you a heads up about where i am if you want to meet up. I would guess that I would be about 300-400 miles from Maine by that point.

[Cfullerton]

I may be able to work those dates. Im a newbie too and 8+ pd would work nicely. I also want to test drive some equipment so a few days out would be great.

[BeachMom]

I start SOBO in ME on 16 july. Not sure where I'll be Aug 10-18, but will give you a heads up about where i am if you want to meet up. I would guess that I would be about 300-400 miles from Maine by that point.

That would be awesome, but I'll be joining you from sea-level-flatland-Eastern-North Carolina! Not a lot of elevation at the beach, & looking around mile 300-400, you will have been through the White Mts. & hitting "one of the most challenging states" according to my AT book. Let me know how you are doing. I may need to wait till you get to VA to keep up with you!

[BeachMom]

We may need to find a third with some experience. (or someone we can out run!)

[namaste7]

That would be awesome, but I'll be joining you from sea-level-flatland-Eastern-North Carolina! Not a lot of elevation at the beach, & looking around mile 300-400, you will have been through the White Mts. & hitting "one of the most challenging states" according to my AT book. Let me know how you are doing. I may need to wait till you get to VA to keep up with you!

Will do. Maybe stair master or stairs for some hill work out

[lac3300]

I'd be interested in this but it would have to be closer to the Southern end. I'm in Florida and wouldn't be able to travel all that far...although a trip to NC may be nice.

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[lac3300]

And I'm not scared of any of the above. I'll save you. Hahahaha...

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[Tipi Walter]

This thread reminds me of several all-girl backpacking groups I have seen in the last several years, so I'll share some pics for inspirational purposes---


The girls of Appalachian State backpacking the Mountains to Sea trail in Pisgah NF near Upper Creek.


Eleanor and Miss Scarlett in a high mountain gap in the Slickrock Creek wilderness of NC.


The Girls of Mt Rogers---a group near Scales on the AT from Women Of Adventure, a guided group.



Four girls from Michigan on a 5 day trip into the mountains of NC.

[Hikingmaddie]

I'd be interested in this but it would have to be closer to the Southern end. I'm in Florida and wouldn't be able to travel all that far...although a trip to NC may be nice.

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Hey! i also live in Gainesville (UF) would you be interested in doing a few day/overnight trips? paynes prairie has some trails (although not anything with elevation im assuming) c:

[BeachMom]

Tipi Walter, thank you for the Picts! That's exactly what I'm looking for. (Just not quite so many!)

FL girls, I'm a grad of the Zoo Tech program at Santa Fe CC! We're like family! lac3300 can be the stand in older sister. I'll be the chicken-crap little sister!


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[Hikingmaddie]

Tipi Walter, thank you for the Picts! That's exactly what I'm looking for. (Just not quite so many!)

FL girls, I'm a grad of the Zoo Tech program at Santa Fe CC! We're like family! lac3300 can be the stand in older sister. I'll be the chicken-crap little sister!


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Heyyy!! no way they do say its a small world..

[lianabelle82]

Helllloooo there!

I'm planning on hiking Vermont and New Hampshire SOBO July 27 through the end of August. Join me if you can! I'm moderately experienced (have gone on a few 5 days hikes and have all my own gear). I will probably start out at about 10 miles a day, but hope to increase slowly but surely

[lianabelle82]

I meant NOBO!

[kimba03753]

When would you be in Hanover. I would love to hike that section with company.


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[Ink]

I hear you about lightning. I was stuck in Bristol camping in the mountains this past weekend and we had a few close calls.

[medicjenn76]

I'll be starting out from Springer for a few days Aug 10th/11th going as far as Neels Gap. Just a short trek, still pretty new to this. Where are you looking at going?

[BeachMom]

I'll be starting out from Springer for a few days Aug 10th/11th going as far as Neels Gap. Just a short trek, still pretty new to this. Where are you looking at going?

I'm pretty flexible with location. I see you are also from NC, are you driving or flying to Springer?