View Full Version : Anyone going SOBO around June 2018?
It seems like everyone goes NOBO which was what I was hoping for but looks like life is gonna make me start a bit late, SOBO it is! This will be my first big solo excursion wondering if anyone else will be heading South with me!!
Takemetothewoods
12-04-2017, 22:24
Hi there! I'll be heading SOBO and hopefully starting on 6/16/18. This is my first attempt at a thru hike, the longest I've been in the back country is 10 days (and it wasn't in the Northeast!)
Hope to see ya out there!
erinleah
12-27-2017, 11:15
Hello ! I will be starting my SOBO journey in June! I am super excited! Hope to see yall out there
TimOnWhiteBlaze
12-27-2017, 15:32
Late June/early July
RaslDasl
12-29-2017, 20:17
Yup! Me, the hubby, and the dog!
erinleah
01-06-2018, 21:15
its going to be me, My boyfriend and the dog! ...Are you bringing your dog to Through Baxter?
TJ aka Teej
01-06-2018, 21:27
The 2018 SoBo’s Guide to Baxter and Katahdin here (https://baxterinfo.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/the-2018-sobos-guide-to-baxter-and-katahdin/).
Sobo 2018 Facebook page here (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348713061847209/).
Super kennel-free dog care here (http://katahdinkritters.com/).
Yup! Me, the hubby, and the dog!
No dogs in Baxter State Park.
erinleah
01-09-2018, 10:17
Decided against bringing my dog :(
Horatio Cornblower
01-13-2018, 14:51
I'll be starting my SOBO around May 21st at Katahdin; depending on school snow day make ups.
TJ aka Teej
01-13-2018, 19:46
I'll be starting my SOBO around May 21st at Katahdin; depending on school snow day make ups.
Trails up probably won't be open that early.
The 2018 Sobo's guide to Baxter and Katahdin. (https://baxterinfo.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/the-2018-sobos-guide-to-baxter-and-katahdin/)
Slo-go'en
01-13-2018, 20:49
Trails up probably won't be open that early.
The 2018 Sobo's guide to Baxter and Katahdin. (https://baxterinfo.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/the-2018-sobos-guide-to-baxter-and-katahdin/)
You could skip Katahdin and start south thru the HMW, but that's not advisable either. This could be a another big snow year and the big storm late in fall did a lot of trail damage which hasn't been fixed yet due to the early and heavy snow. Anyone starting in early June should expect lots of obstacles and rough trail.
Horatio Cornblower
01-13-2018, 21:25
Trails up probably won't be open that early.
The 2018 Sobo's guide to Baxter and Katahdin. (https://baxterinfo.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/the-2018-sobos-guide-to-baxter-and-katahdin/)
Hey thanks! I just requested to join the FB group. I'll keep an eye on the open dates. Some friends are joining me for the 100 miles of wilderness and it would be a shame if we didn't get to climb Katahdin.
Ligerloop
03-29-2018, 09:23
Hello JPax!! I will be heading south around the same time! We both wanted to go NOBO, but like you said due to life and timing we are going with the flow. I have to say I have hiked in Maine and NH many times and done the last 200 miles of the AT (if you are NOBO) and it is spectacular. I will be sad to know that I am leaving it behind and ending elsewhere. BUT I am amazed by all of nature and am beyond excited to see what they South holds!!!! I hope to see you out there