I thru hiked the AT in 2013 as a newbie hiker. Needless to say, the first 500 miles of my thru hike were exciting, difficult, and instructive for me. I'm contemplating a 2nd thru hike, but was wondering how a 2nd thru hike compares to the first. Are there any multiple time thru hikers out there who can provide some insight regarding the differences the 2nd thru hike versus their 1st thru hike? Was one better than the other? How was it different? Did you find it difficult to stay motivated on the 2nd thru hike? Any insight is much appreciated!
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