Count me in for a southbound hike this year. The only disadvantage I see is the potential for problems with blackflies and that I will have to hike 5 miles further to finish the thru-hike.
See you on the trail.
Jim
jimhipp@worldnet.att.net
down a country lane in AL
----------
> From: R.D.Behr <rdbehr@earthlink.net>
> To: at-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: [at-l] Southbound Anyone?
> Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 9:53 PM
>
> Greetings:
>
> Due to unforeseen circumstances I am now faced with doing a southbound
> trek. As most of the posts here seem concerned
> with the northbound effort, I was wondering if there are folks reading
> these posts who are considering the southbound effort
> this year. I am wondering how soon one can start a southbound trek?
>
> Would also be interested in hearing observations of those who may have
> started in the north and what particular challenges
> they had to deal with---that those heading north might not encounter
> initially, or else wise.
>
> Any special logistical problems I should be aware of?
>
> Thanks (in advance) for the feedback.
>
>
> R.D. Behr
> San Francisco
>
>
>
>
> * From the Appalachian Trail Mailing List | http://www.backcountry.net *