I am looking for a little advice (or maybe a lot). I am considering doing a SoBo thru-hike summer/fall 2019. The reason for going south is only because of timing and work schedule. I still need to secure the time off, so the trip depends upon that.
My concern is starting in the area some believe to be the toughest. I live in western Maine, and have done day hikes in the White Mountains and foothills of western Maine. These have been mostly easy/moderate hikes of 5 to 10 miles. I have winter camped in primitive shelters, but that was a long time ago and I had an easy escape route if necessary. To prepare, I am planning on trying to schedule 1 to 2 hikes per month for the next 18 months. I am planning on doing a NB trip of the 100 mile wilderness this summer and Katahdin if time permits. I am going to include a few 4000 footers in my “training” hikes.
Any words of wisdom?