South bound?

[skinnbones]

Living in Florida, I wonder if I should start in Maine? I would finish with a simple car ride home. Is it worth giving up the thrill of Katahdin on a NOBO hike?

[Lone Wolf]

Living in Florida, I wonder if I should start in Maine? I would finish with a simple car ride home. Is it worth giving up the thrill of Katahdin on a NOBO hike?

yes. SOBO is a much better walk. start late june

[MuddyWaters]

Listen to podcast episode 29 of n2 backpacking.Unlike some podcasts, these are well done.






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In Episode 29, we discuss the expected surge of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers this spring and why a southbound hike might be the right decision for you in 2016 (http://www.n2backpacking.com/podcasts/episode-29/29-Edward-Popeye-SOBO12-16-15.mp3). On the show, Popeye talks about his southbound (SOBO) thru-hike and we debunk many of the myths of walking south from Maine to Georgia: dealing with the weather, the insects, the lack of community, the lack of services, and the immediate challenge of terrain.
Popeye and I met at Tray Mountain when he was only three days from the southern terminus and we discuss his life on the Trail as a SOBO hiker, the new rivalry between northbound and southbound hikers, and the events that led him to the emergency room on his last day on the Trail.
So listen in – and when the mobs of thru-hikers hit the A.T. this spring (thanks to Wild and Walk In The Woods) you now have an alternative option for the A.T.
Subject: SOBO
Interviewees: Edward (Popeye)
Interview Date: December 18, 2015
Runtime: 1:55:55
Download Now: SOBO (WMA format 92.3 Meg) (http://www.n2backpacking.com/podcasts/episode-29/29-Edward-Popeye-SOBO12-16-15.wma);29-Edward-Popeye-SOBO12-16-15.mp3 (http://www.n2backpacking.com/podcasts/episode-29/29-Edward-Popeye-SOBO12-16-15.mp3)

[hubcap]

Katahdin is beautiful, but just one spot of a 2,000+ mile journey that is replete with beauty. Sounds like SOBO is a good choice for you. Enjoy!

[LoneStranger]

Walking home is a great inspiration for a trip. You'll start with the thrill of Katahdin rather than end, but it will still be a thrill. From there every step gets you closer to home. I'd be hearing Grand Funk singing Closer to Home in my head the whole way :)

Have a nice walk!