Until now I've been your typical weekend backpacker, and thoroughly scanning the WB pages and probably giving a little too much advice based on what I've previously read rather than on actual experience. But tomorrow I'm leaving for my first extended trek; I'll be heading SOBO starting in Arden, NY and going 319 miles to the MD/PA border. I'm very excited to complete my first section-hike of the trail, and maybe I'll even see a couple of you out there! Happy hiking!