Hey guys!
I'm super excited about planning my first section hike. We're a group of defiantly three, possibly five right now hiking with three dogs. My two trail partners have backpacked across the country and I've spent the spring/summer of the last four years playing, camping, and weekend hiking.
I've checked out the question forum as well as the dog forum and have collected soooo much useful information so thanks!! I'm just putting in some of our early plans here in hopes the more experienced AT hikers can give some suggestions!
We plan to leave around the 25 of May for a twoish week hike from Harpers Ferry up to outside Harrisburg. I just ordered the data book and the thru-hikers book. We roughly plan to do 10-12 miles a day with 4 down days where we split and take turns hitching to town for resupply while the dogs hang back with the group thats resting. Anyone suggest cheaper, quicker town runs in that section?
I'm considering modifying my own weekend pack for the hike.. tho I'm leaning towards buying a external frame (suggestions? are internal better?)
And last for now, whats your favorite spot to give yourself time just to sit and take it in?
Thank you guys! I'm really looking forward to this!