I will be starting at end of Sept. at Culver’s Gap and hope to make it to Graymoor. A few questions:
-I usually throw all my gear into duffel bag and check my luggage with airline, leave in rental car while we hike (usually have another hiker plus non hiker friend along who helps with re-supply/rides to town/etc). Going solo this year. Could get rental or shuttle from airport. If shuttle, need suggestions on best way to handle backpack on plane. Not sure it would qualify as carry on. Not sure it would be safe to check. So may have to get rental.
-Also, I am a once a year section hiker, so not in thru hiker shape! 10-12 days maybe. Trying to figure re-supply options in this stretch. I always use AWOL’s guide, but need advice on how easy/hard to get to those stores, decent motel along the way for laundry, etc.
Thank you.