I am planning my thru hike and have yet to set an actual date, I have section hiked much of the trail in Georgia up to this point and parts in NC below the smokeys. I have read that on average 2,000 or more thru hikers attempt every year and only 200-250 actually make it.
What are some of the biggest reasons for this and I would really like to hear from any of you who have attempted but failed to finish in the season.