Where are my NOBO 2017 ladies?? [Archive]

andsoshewalks

10-13-2016, 20:10

One Half

10-13-2016, 23:24

not 2017. hoping for 2019

Breindy

10-14-2016, 10:09

I'm planning March 2017. I have almost, all of my gear and super excited.

kizzybean

10-15-2016, 22:59

NOBO last week of March. No trail name yet - hope it finds me on the trail. Starting solo but look forward to meeting others on the trail. Not worried about being alone as it's a busy starting time for NOBO. Hammock hanging as much as possible. Planning lower miles to start with as I adjust to trail life. Also plan on staying at hostels and hotels when available. (Know from past hiking experiences I enjoy creature comforts after so many days on the trail; showers, clean clothes and a juicy cheeseburger.) Will be turning 60 this winter and this is my celebration hike and also a tribute hike to my mom who pasted away this past summer. She taught me to love the woods and the mountains. First time I summited Katahdin I was 8 years old, look forward to finishing there 52 years later. I have section hiked Harpers Ferry to DWG, MA and most of NH and Maine over the past 8 years in short week hikes. Gear all ready, a few modifications for a thru hike from my section hikes. May adjust a few more items as budget allows. Excited and nervous. Telling all my family and friends so no backing out unless unexpected life event comes up. One step at a time, one foot in front of the other, slow and steady wins the race.

psycho97

10-19-2016, 10:07

I'm starting NOBO late March as well. Probably during the week of the 20th. I'm so excited I want to leave earlier (I'd leave next week if reasonable), but I don't want to hike through too much snow.

One Half

10-19-2016, 19:05

possibly hiking for a month next year from Springer to as far North as I can get with a friend. But won't be starting until May 1 probably to avoid crowds. She would hike to HF and then flip and hike back to where she finished last year if possible.

Rayleeya

10-22-2016, 18:49

I'm starting my NOBO hike in 2017 in early March.

DizzyMcG

10-26-2016, 08:45

Planning a flip flop from Harper's Ferry starting the first week of May. I am sure I will see many of you out there. :)

Doc Mike

10-26-2016, 09:09

My GF is starting with me last week of march. She isn't on here much. Her name is Connie and she would love to chat ahead of time with anyone starting the same time. Pm me and I will get you her contact info.

flibbit

10-28-2016, 09:26

I'm here! No trail name yet, but planning on starting out the very end of March/beginning of April going NOBO -- I may have my cousin with me (and a friend, but he will soon jump far ahead as his schedule is tighter to get back home than mine is, if he does come along.) My only main goal in the beginning to to hike about 8-10 miles/day in the beginning, taking it easy and hopefully make it to Hot Springs by the end of April to enjoy my 40th with a nice soak.

A couple weeks ago, I did a little tiny shakedown hike on the TRT and PCT out here in CA... definitely want to fine tune my gear a bit more if I can and lighten the load without becoming too much of a gram weenie. Of course, one can only do so much until they are living on the trail day in and day out, but I think I've got a good start!

See you on the trail!

Rayleeya

10-29-2016, 20:02

bkristynicole

11-02-2016, 15:27

Hi! My name is Kristy! No trail name yet. My ex-gf told me I should let it come to me. :-)

I am NOBO, tentatively starting April 3. I am excited and scared all at the same time. It is the gate to shaking my life up. Oy. :-)

Chaunce13

11-02-2016, 17:47

Hey ladies - I'm Shannon, heading NOBO last week in March or first week in April. No strict time frame. Plan on taking my time, picking up the speed when needed, and just enjoying everything the trail has to offer! No trail name - we pick those up along the way, right? ;) Hope to see some of you out there!

GayleB

11-04-2016, 06:55

That is so awesome! My mom and dad also showed me the wonders of the forest. I am 56 and have much of my gear in anticipation of section hiking. When I get them under my belt and time freedom I dream of a through hike!
Have a good time!

kizzybean

11-08-2016, 21:28

Is anyone else planning to hike next year like me anxious, excited, nervous and just don't know how I'll manage the next 4 months? I have most everything ready and doing a workout plan to get into better shape. I have a list of stuff to do and just feel like I'm spinning my wheels waiting. Some things I can't do till the month before I plan on starting. I'm trying not to over think my gear but find I go around and around with time waiting.

flibbit

11-16-2016, 16:12

I totally understand that feeling -- there are so many things on hold at this point that I'd like to do, but they all come after the hike. But plenty to do with the holidays coming up and getting the house squared away to minimize the calls from home -- Where is this? How do you do this? Etc. from the husband and kids. I'll probably knock out a couple more shakedown hikes, too, if the weather holds up (or not -- the rain will be good training, too!)

lindscor2

11-17-2016, 12:45

2017 NOBO, leaving March, maybe April 1st. Going solo, so excited to start this journey!! Anyone looking a hiking partner?? Or even some one who wants to do some practice hikes for a couple of days?

Wildberry

12-12-2016, 00:52

Hey everyone! I'm a 2017 Northbounder, starting around March, looking for a partner/group to at least start my hike with.
Also, looking forward to meeting everyone :)
Contact me at [email protected]

Zendoutsu

12-14-2016, 22:49

April 5 nobo for me! I'm super excited and can't wait for it to warm up enough to trial my new quilts.

dcmmaeb

01-02-2017, 01:07

Hey ladies! I'm planning on starting NOBO late Feb/early March! Excited but feeling nervous and getting pushback from friends and family about going alone.

One Half

01-02-2017, 01:09

Hey ladies! I'm planning on starting NOBO late Feb/early March! Excited but feeling nervous and getting pushback from friends and family about going alone.

ignore them. really.

victoria88

01-02-2017, 17:00

Hey everyone! Planning on starting NOBO March 18-ish. Hope to see y'all out there!

katb

01-11-2017, 03:04

Hey ladies! I'm strating my hike at Approach Trail at the 22nd of march. The night before, I will stay at the hiker hostel. I'm very excited and nervous... Who wants to start with me?

KimD

01-12-2017, 22:32

Hello everyone! I'm starting on March 22 also! But will start at Springer instead of the approach trail. Katb, you may catch up to me quickly as I will be starting slow. Will be traveling with one other woman to start. I am 56 and am beyond excited to get going. Have all the gear and have done several shakedown hikes. Right now am trying to dehydrate many meals and my partner of 28 years will mail them as I need them. He will be making many trips to the post office as I hope to get at least 250 meals made (gulp!). If anyone is interested in starting with us, please let me know. All are welcome!

Zombie turtle

01-17-2017, 13:52

My gf and I are starting end of March. I've been affectionately called zombie turtle on the trail because I'm slow and sound like the undead with all my moaning and groaning. Currently we are having slight issues with transport. We are driving a rental from Connecticut and are looking for another lady to share ride.

NOBO2017

01-18-2017, 13:24

Hey, there! I'm hiking with my husband beginning in mid-March and am also excited and VERY nervous. I feel you! Looking so forward to meeting some of you and seeing what life holds for us!

tortoise61

01-20-2017, 01:48

I'm starting my NOBO hike in 2017 in early March.

Hi Rayleeya!

How are your plans coming for your NOBO hike? Boise has gotten a lot of snow this winter, so I am slow getting started with my training.

I take it that you plan to start at Springer?

Do you plan on hiking by yourself with the hopes on connecting with others along the way? I will be starting alone, and figure that I'll run into people
but assume that I'll be pretty slow, so assume that many will pass me.

Would love to know about your gear. I keep thinking that I have forgotten things.

Carolyn

tortoise61

01-20-2017, 01:55

Would love to know more about the meals that you are taking! I'm packing mine too! Lots of veggies and not much starch for me. Freeze dried green beans and peas have been major additions. I keep clinging to family comfort foods, but my daughter thinks that I'm making too much of a fuss. :)

lesliedgray

01-20-2017, 03:27

I hope to do a section hike this year.. no set date yet.. maybe May? Moving from south Tx to probably Tennessee this spring.. may start there and hike south, then next year start in the same place and hike north... we'll see.. i've got most of my gear and am impatient to start putting one foot in front of the other!

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shivelight

01-20-2017, 21:35

Hey ladies! I'm planning on starting NOBO late Feb/early March! Excited but feeling nervous and getting pushback from friends and family about going alone.

My mom was very worried about me going alone on my first thru hike (I was 24), my friend's mom was even more worried for me, soooo much worry! Truthfully you probably know more about the trail at this point than anyone else in your immediate circle. Solo female hikers start, hike, bond with other hikers (male and female, some canine), hitchhike, hike, scare off bears, eat loads of food in town, hike, have a great time, and finish the trail every single year. Keep your wits about you, trust your gut, make some good friends, camp alone if and when it suits you. Let your excitement turn into love for the trail experience, your family and friends at home will see that and kind of understand, eventually.

natbee

01-23-2017, 14:21

doeontrail

01-24-2017, 13:41

Kizziebean- Good luck on your hike. I'm 55 and still dreaming of a thru hike. It must be a great feeling knowing it's about to happen for you! Are you going to be doing a journal where wanna-be's like me can follow you? Have fun!! Doe

Meowntains

01-24-2017, 20:01

Anyone starting mid-late Feb? It seems most on here are in the early March category and a lot of Feb starters are men... If you're mid Feb let me know, I'd love to go in to my hike knowing some women on the trail beforehand! seriously can't wait to get on the trail and meet all of you :)

Starting Feb 27 from the approach trail, 23, hiking alone, and excited to meet more badass ladies along the way!!! :sun:sun

madisonm

01-24-2017, 23:42

I'm also starting around then! Either the 26th or the 27th. I'm 23 and will be hiking solo too so I'm super excited to meet y'all along the way!!

Ckb81

01-25-2017, 05:49

Nobo March 15, 2017
No trail name yet. Looking forward to getting out there.
~Cassie

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SourePatchKid

02-09-2017, 21:14

I am starting March 6 and live in Cbus! shoot me an email if you'd be interesting meeting up [email protected]

SourePatchKid

02-09-2017, 21:15

p.s. my name is Emily and I am 25

maxinemachine

02-24-2017, 15:57

I am considering a NOBO hike with a ~May 20th 2017 start (sadly it's the earliest I can start because of my job). I'm going to be prepared to Flip Flop if I see that I'm running out of time to make it to Katahdin. I'd like to find some balance between hiking solo and hiking with others, so I thought I'd reach out and see if there are any women out there in a similar situation.

Please feel free to private message me if this resonates at all and if you're seeking a hiking partner for the start! I'd also love to hear from any women who either did this (or even considered it and then chose another approach) as well. Thanks!

Kisheakay

02-28-2017, 19:22

Planning a flip flop from Harper's Ferry starting the first week of May. I am sure I will see many of you out there. :)
Im starting the first week of May as well! Starting at Springer and hoping to do it straight through, but open to the option of a flip flop if time is running short. Will be leaving the trail for a week in August for my wedding :) and will decide at that point if we (my fiance is hiking with) will get brought back to where we left, or up to katahdin. Getting so excited for it all!!

bhklappe

03-08-2017, 13:51

NOBO starting April 10th! See y'all on the trail. :sun

vontrappqueen

03-19-2017, 11:48

I love to look over all of the forums but I find the number of men and lack of women exhausting! Where are all my ladies at? I can't wait to meet y'all next year, and I'd love to talk with some of y'all now! My name's Courtney (no trail name yet!) and I'm going NOBO end of February/early March!

Good luck!! I hiked last year and just posted this article for inspiration ☺️ https://medium.com/@von_trapqueen/dirty-girl-in-a-mans-world-one-step-forward-two-steps-back-on-the-appalachian-trail-a2ff9b9fa410#.vpwnlbmbu

Hope it helps!!