Weather. Holidays. Scenic towns. These are all common (and valid) reasons that a thru-hiker may choose to take an entire day off-trail. But,we shouldn’t neglect another well-known reason for zeroing: us.
Hiking the entirety of the Appalachian Trail is a physical and mental feat accomplished by only a few intrepid (brave in the face of danger) souls, and one sure-fire way of eliminating your chances of being among that crowd is ignoring your intellect and body.
After all, or we are our only vehicle to reach Katahdin. ...
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