Hey all,

I want to do a 3-5 day section hike soon. I've been really wanting to hike the Smokies, but not keen on sleeping in shelters, so I'm looking elsewhere. I have done day hikes (10-13 miles) around Max Patch and up above Damascus (while staying at Bear Tree Campground), but I've never done anything more. Really wanting to section hike the AT over the next 10-15 years.

I'm looking at the section heading into Grayson Highlands. Anybody got some ideas or looking for support ( I hate so say "partner", as I don't mind hiking solo, but company would make it less stressful).