Heeey! Looks like there's several ladies looking to star around midish April. I'm turning 30 this year and looking to rock out the AT. I have good backpacking experience, but none of it on the east coast. I totally planned on doing this solo b/c strangely enough none of my friends want to quit their job in the middle of a recession and go hiking for 5 months! It would be amazing to at least start with some folks until we develop a pace or other hiking group. Anyone want to start on Earth Day?