Too young ?

[BrendanHikes]

Hello all. I'm new to this forum and thought it would be good to join because I have a lot of questions and no one to answer them. The first and foremost question is; is 18 too young to do a 2-3 month portion on the trail with one other person? I have rigorous hiking experiance and have actually hiked a 200-mile section of the AT with a group of people. I'd like to think I am capable of doing it, but I'm looking for an outsider's opinion. Any ideas/suggestions?

[Lone Wolf]

no. 18 is not too young. go. have fun

[RED-DOG]

I have seen people young as 13 hike the AT, you'll do fine. just Know your own Limitations.

[WIAPilot]

Go for it!

[rocketsocks]

No, not to young.Egyptian Kings were younger when they ruled.Have a great hike.

[WingedMonkey]

You've hiked 200 miles and you are asking us if you are ready to hike with a partner?

[Spools]

Definitely not. 18 year old thru hiker this season

[Cookerhiker]

Kirby was only 16 when he started his thruhike. I think he turned 17 on the hike. Anyway, he was younger than 18.
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=5132

[Wise Old Owl]

Enjoy the trip

[Spirit Walker]

I've known a couple of thruhikers who solo hiked after Junior or Senior year in high school. If you are an experienced backpacker, you should be fine.

[Pumba]

There is also Sunshine, who if I'm not mistaken, just turned 13. Or is it 12?

[Bootbanger]

My exact thought!!!!!