So I'm a single 23 yeard old woman from Chicago planning to attempt a thru-hike this upcoming spring (starting between March 20th-30th) and like so many of the lovely ladies on this forum, the majority of my family and friends have expressed concern for my safety. Personally, I'm not worried. I've travelled the world and gone on dozens of solo backpacking and camping trips before without any issue, largely because I'm smart when it comes to my well being. However, I realize that we live in a crazy uncertain world, so it would be nice to have someone to check in with on a regular basis while undertaking this great adventure. I don't need anything too personal, just someone to have my back (and of course I'll have yours!) i.e. camp in the spots each night or every other night, a partner for hitching rides into town, etc. If it ends up not working out, we can always go our separate ways, no harm done.
Ideally I'd like a fellow woman around my age who has some experience with backpacking and is also planning a solo thru-hike. If you think you might be interested, let me know and I can tell you a bit more about myself!