I plan to start on 2/10 or close to that. I have extensive backpacking experience mostly in the Sierras, also spent lots of time in the Whites and all over VT. I just ran the NYC Marathon in November so Im in decent shape. I have to get off the trail for 4 days in May to go to my brothers graduation. I plan to take a zero day about once a week give or take. I dont have any budget restrictions, not sure that matters just trying to give as much info as possible.
Is it completely unreasonable to think I can finish by 6/17? Also, starting that early and moving that fast i probably wont see many folks right? Anybody have any experience with finishing this early? Black flies In Maine in June are going to be pretty brutal huh?