Goal
Hike the Appalachian Trail, all the way.
Personal Significance
If it’s not obvious by my list, I absolutely love being out in the woods. Ever since I was young my mom used to tell me that I spent more time in the trees than on the ground. If it involved being outdoors, chances are that I was all for it. I’ve hiked part of the Appalachian Trail before with my uncle and cousin and even though it was for a few miles we were huffing and puffing for the majority of the time.
There were of course many times where our breath was taken away for other reasons than exertion. The landscape and awe-inspiring views along the trail make me want to see more and more. To experience the entire trail is kind of like my Mt.Everest when it comes to pushing my physical limits. At least it seems so thinking about it.
Time Frame
To call yourself a thru-hiker (someone who has hiked the entire trail) means taking somewhere between 5 and 7 months to complete. That’s a lot of time in the woods…
See Also
I’ll be posting a longer version of this Goal Definition on our new Wiki soon. The wiki goal definitions typically include the same information but also you’ll find a breakdown on how I plan to accomplish this as well as a brief history of the Appalachian Trail.
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Sorry I suck at life and I haven’t visited you lately. Hiking the Appalachian Trail is on my list as well. There’s no way in hell I could do the whole thing but I would like to do a nice chunk of it.
I went to undergrad with a girl that hiked the whole thing. All I remember was her talking about how she continued to send more and more stuff back to her parents as she realized what she did and did not need. And I definitely remember that she had gotten down to only 2 pair of underwear. I enjoy hiking but at the end of the day I need a hot shower!…and clean underwear!
I have to admit the hygiene part of the hike is nearly enough to make me not do it. But then again perhaps if I even attempted this hike, I’d have a much better appreciation for good hygiene.
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