Backpacking has been a new interest of mine introduced to me recently by a friend. I have Always been an outdoorsman, and i have always enjoyed a challange. Hiking into the wilderness for days with nothing but the bare essentials is a challange right? immediately i was interested.
she also told me about The Appalachian Trail. Sure i have heard of it, but never knew much about it. The more she told me about it the more it sparked my interest. My immediate reaction was "So people actually Hike From Georgia to Maine? Thats a long way aint it? where the hell is Maine"
Before you start making fun of my ignorance, let me put my sheltered life into prospective for you real quick. I am 24 years old. i have never been out of the Carolinas. Never been on a airplane, or a train for that matter. Been to the beach only 1 time in my life. This was as recent as last summer. Never had a interest in traveling. lets just say i have not seen much in my 24 years of existance.
The Appalachian Trail is a monumental accomplishment for outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Completed in 1937, It is one of the longest continously marked footpaths in the world. The trail is roughly 2,168 miles long. Trecking across 14 states from Springer Mountian Georgia to Mt. Katahdin Maine. roughly 2,000 people attempt the trail every year. less than 10% will acheive there goal. Over 30% will drop out before reaching North Carolina. The elevation gain and loss on the trail is equivelant to Hiking Mt Everest "The highest mountian peak in the world" 16 times.
Now that i have your attention. I accept the challange
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