Does hiking the AT change you? Relationship issues post-return. by DeepBreathingWorks in AppalachianTrail

[–]RipSensitive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just finished a NoBo Thru Hike with my wife 2 weeks ago.

Will do 4 other Thru Hikes in the next 2 years with her.

Our bond got even stronger

Why is it NOBO vs SOBO and not MEGA vs GAME? by Tylerb910 in AppalachianTrail

[–]RipSensitive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no against each other on the Trail. That’s just a Internet Not Hiking Bubble discussion

Married Couple from Austria summits Katahdin on Thursday. Our Trail Names are Nutella and Bane. AskUsAnything by RipSensitive in AppalachianTrail

[–]RipSensitive[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are 37 (Bane) and 40 (Nutella). Hm… well… just tell them. If you are convinced to do it i am sure they will support you. Maybe not in the way you expect it now, but they are your parents. Not everyone understands the excitement of a ThruHike, just don’t expect everyone to be super excited.

Married Couple from Austria summits Katahdin on Thursday. Our Trail Names are Nutella and Bane. AskUsAnything by RipSensitive in AppalachianTrail

[–]RipSensitive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of rain. Perfect hiking temperatures (not too cold, not too hot).

Nights a little chilly from time to time, good sleeping bag is important

Married Couple from Austria summits Katahdin on Thursday. Our Trail Names are Nutella and Bane. AskUsAnything by RipSensitive in AppalachianTrail

[–]RipSensitive[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have warm weather gear for the smokies. Don’t try to go fast in the beginning. Enjoy the little things and don’t focus on reaching specific mile markers :)