So at the ripe ol' age of 40 I have finally decided to hike the AT. I grew up in deep east Tennessee and the trail has called my name since I was little. However, being a high school football coach and a husband and a father of 3 - the 5-6 month thru hike of my dreams isn't going to happen and I'm okay with that.
I imagine I will have 2-3 weeks each summer (always mid June through mid July) to hike the whole thing, one section at a time. It's not ideal, but I'm excited and if I finish it before I die I will be a happy man.
So here is my question:
What is the best way to hike the trail a few weeks at a time as far as transportation goes? How do I go about arranging a ride back to Springer (this first year) when I am a couple of weeks down the trail? I've seen the shuttles, but I dont know about getting one to take me that far back. Any help would be greatly appreciated....