So I have been planning on starting my section hike starting this year and apparently I have been WAY too excited and have spent WAY too much time talking about it. What started off as a hike starting from Springer and ending at the NC border with my wife dropping me off and picking me up at beginning and end is now a hike that INCLUDES my wife.
So here is the situation... she has NEVER backpacked before. I will probably carry the heaviest of her load and should be able to keep her 20-25 lbs. She's had ankle surgery, but should be able to hold her own if we take it a little slower. We are planning on hiking 6 or 7 days.
And the question - - Where? Since I am just starting my section hike I can really start anywhere I want. I'm looking for a section where there are multiple options to peel off and get her somewhere to get a rental car if she changes her mind or get her to a hotel when she needs a real place to sleep. Maybe somewhere that is a little less difficult as far as "less" up and downs. I'm not trying to make her sound weak or spoiled, I just want to make sure she enjoys it and maybe learn to love it like I do for the future.
Thanks in advance...