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I Need Your Help Writing My Next Post
I’ve been hiking the Appalachian Trail as a Flip-Flopper, solo woman, in my mid 20’s for around two months now. I know that there are many of you out there who may identify with one or more of these qualities and I would love to update all of you with how it is going for me (more than just by telling you of my day-to-day experiences).
Right now I plan to write about things such as: How has my fitness progressed? Is it lonely being a flip flopper? Have I felt safe as a solo woman? Have I found a tramily?
Please comment any questions you may have for me so I can make sure to answer them all 🙂
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and questions!
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Hi, I am also from San Diego (now in Chattanoooga) and planning a 2024 flip flop from Harper’s Ferry. I am not female, but will be hiking with my adult daughter (well, that is the plan). I have to fight my internal tendency to plan everything out to the last minute… but having said that, I am very interested in where one stays, the shelters, the hostels, resupply options. How crowded were the shelters? One of my hopes is that I am not around crowds and having to worry about available space in tent sites or shelters or hostels. I also apprecaite reading about weather and bugs at this time of year.
All good questions. Write away! You’re following my future flip-flop so enjoying every post
I have really enjoyed reading your posts! You asked for questions so here are a couple: 1. How has your gear changed since you started your thru hike? Have you added or subtracted gear/items? 2. What are you doing to stay healthy/not get injured?
Best of luck with your hike and stay safe out there!
I am not a long distance hiker but I do enjoy reading your posts. Keep up the good work, and wishing you the best on this adventure of a lifetime.
Is there any difference between hiking South versus North? Do you like hiking with the crowd or against it? Are you ever lonely?
Cheers!
What do you do about ticks? Other bugs?
Do you have privacy for personal heigene?
Do you bathe in ponds and streams?
Do you like rain?
I have been section hiking since 2013. Only 1650 miles to go. I will be 84 when I finish at this rate. I am trying to increase my yearly mileage but still planning on 84 for completion. I am male, large, and ugly so the solo bit is not a problem. My fitness improves tremendously every year and of course goes back to normal. Every year that I go out I meet wonderful people of all ages that are thru hiking or section hiking. I think that is my only problem with a thru hike. I would have to keep coming back every year.
My advice would be , as always, to enjoy the journey, no matter the destination. I think that is the greatest lesson the trail can teach us. Understanding that I am only a section hiker.
Your enthusiasm, and experiences are delightful! Solo thru hikers, especially women, are my biggest inspirations. I love reading your posts! I am going to start my AT journey in 2025 as I begin my 70th rotation around the sun! I always appreciate those hikers who embrace the “hike your own hike ” ! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!