[at-l] Hello everybody! AT-L Noobe

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In a message dated 12/29/01 1:54:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
jtwilkins@mediaone.net writes:


> I'm just starting to plan my first thru-hike in 2003 leaving in late march 
> or the beginning of April going northbound. I have been looking for a at-l 
> FAQ but I haven't been able to find one yet. I'm searching in general for 
> advice and help planning a great trip. My wife to be and I are going and it 
> will be our honeymoon trip. So if you have any advice, anything at all 
> please shoot it my way. 


     ***  There's no AT-L FAQ's because the List runs on the fly and is 
self-regulated. You don't really need a FAQ because most are glad to answer 
any questions you have on Trail life. There *is* an archives where you could 
search the same topic -but I recommend just asking fresh.

     The question of doing a honeymoon hike is a shaky one because many don't 
realize what they are biting off before they go. This is not a set situation 
because it depends on who you are, how you get along, your camping 
experience, your tolerances for many stress factors; including physical, 
psychological, and weather-wise.

    Some relationships have been severely strained on such an extreme 
adventure where unseen sides emerge under trying circumstances. I'm no expert 
on this, but I suggest knowing exactly what you are getting into before 
committing to an AT 5 months of sweat and strain "honeymoon". On the other 
hand, it could be a real relationship builder. This isn't my forte, so I'll 
leave it the others who are sure to chime in...

    One thing most through-hiker alumni envy is the optimism of a new hiker 
planning his unknown Trail adventure like we all did at one time...


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