Nervous, Excited, Anxious, and 30 other things

**Bubba** · 06-07-2013, 21:24

My only advice would be to have a thought or reason to help keep you going for thosse times you may not want to. Anyone can start a trip but finishing takes something extra especially when unexpected things happen. Have a great safe trip!

**adventuregirl** · 06-07-2013, 23:01

I hope to some day hike the Appalachian trail too, and will most
likely start in main and head south. Since I have never dome it I have no great profound advice for you, but I will tell you one thing that I have learned on longer hikes in general. Don't feel obligated to keep a schedule... Sleep until you wake up, hike until you are to tired to hike any more and every seven days religious or not have a day of rest. You will enjoy yourself more if you can let go.

**WesleyGalles** · 06-08-2013, 01:17

Originally Posted by nickgann

Wesley are you going to write in a journal that will be public in any capacity? Or even in a paper journal and then upload when you get back?

Curious because I will be following in your footsteps next year and it would be cool to read about your journey.

I plan on writing it all down, then blogging it when I get back. I'll certainly post it on here.

**mountainhanger** · 06-08-2013, 03:25

I would love to hear more about sobo's....

**Trailuser** · 06-08-2013, 06:12

If you write a book about your experiences on the trail I bet many will buy it, I'd love to read more, I'll buy one.

**WesleyGalles** · 06-08-2013, 12:34

I'll definitely think about it. It never crossed my mind to write a book, but I could definitely look in to it.

**Cranky Bear** · 06-08-2013, 12:39

Good luck on your journey, while the hike is physically stressful remember it's much more mental. Keep your head in the game and enjoy the time.

**MDSH** · 06-08-2013, 13:02

What a great trip, Wesley!

Be safe!

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**mark996** · 06-08-2013, 21:56

Good luck Wesley. I can't wait to section hike it, I doubt I'll ever get the time to TH the AT but man, that would definitely be a dream come true. Maybe when I retire in 20 years, I'll only be in my 50's.

**BikerDad** · 06-10-2013, 12:28

Originally Posted by WesleyGalles

I leave in a little over 2 weeks for my AT Thru-Hike. Hammocking the whole way. Recently purchased my last pieces I need for the trail and I'm all set. (I think!) I leave June 25th, flying to Maine, and then I'm gonna mosey my way South. Any last minute advice, hints, tips, tricks, or advice you all would like to pass my way?

Be mighty careful, I don't think those Maine Moose take kindly to Southern folk moseying. You may have to amble or stroll.