Archive for the ‘Approach Trails’ Category

Southbound vs Northbound Part 1 The Beginning…

Saturday, January 15th, 2011
Beginning the AT Southbound, via the Abol Slide Trail, at Baxter State Park, Maine 2010 Welcome! I've decided to kick off 2011 with a Appalachian Trail (AT) series on Southbound (SOBO) vs Northbound (NOBO) hikes. Since I have done both and will finish my SOBO hike this spring, I felt it a good idea to share some thoughts about each area that I hiked, as well as gear selections, food, prep, the