Thread: Thru Hike 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by stranger It took me 5 days to reaching Standing Indian last year, but I started in good trail shape and from what I've seen it takes most people about a week to reach Hiawassee. Saying that, most people start the trail inexperienced, out of shape, with heavy packs - but there is no reason why you can't reach Standing Indian in 5-7 days if you want to. Thats what i wanted to hear. My 7day pack weight is 25...

Quote: Originally Posted by nighthawk156 My summer break is about 3 1/2 months but my spring break i think is closer to 2 weeks. I think i could do it then while still in school. Either way, you'll have plenty of time to finish by the end of college. You have 3 breaks between years, right, or do you have other commitments? Why not just take as much time as you need and finish up?

Quote: Originally Posted by nighthawk156 Well my parents really want me to be working over summer break to help pay for college and i would rather be hiking, so i think ill have to work some or most of the summer breaks. So my guess is ill have my senior year free-ish. You could always grab a job during the school year to justify not working during your breaks. I'm picking up a job this spring and next fall/spring to quell my parents...

Your parents are wise and you should respect their wishes if they are working to put you through college. Through hiking is little more than a stunt and you'd enjoy the AT more as a section-hiker. Think adventure that lasts a lifetime as opposed to adventure of a lifetime.

It took me 5 days to reaching Standing Indian last year, but I started in good trail shape and from what I've seen it takes most people about a week to reach Hiawassee. Saying that, most people start the trail inexperienced, out of shape, with heavy packs - but there is no reason why you can't reach Standing Indian in 5-7 days if you want to.