My boyfriend and I are outfitted and on our way to Springer to start a thru hike attempt. He will be walking the trail and I will be driving along the way and setting up camp along the way. We have the 2012 maps and hope to make 100 miles per week. After months of preparation I am getting a little anxious about being able to meet other hikers. Is there anyone else that will be slacking their partner along the trail? HELP! HELP! HELP! I'm nervous and would like to meet another nervous newbie.