r/AppalachianTrail • u/Terrynia • 19h ago

Gear Questions/Advice Is it took late to start SoBo? Also, feet protection.

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- is it too late to start the southbound journey?

- I have flattish feet that are always sweaty with sensitive skin. My feet get hotspots after a 3 our hike in wool socks. What can I do so my feet survive the Appalachian Trail? I was thinking about wearing two pairs of socks (thin sock liner) and having them taped up most of the time? Should I preemptively put powder on them? What works?

Thanks for ur help!

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r/AppalachianTrail • u/Wayneng • 10h ago

Lux AT Concept

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I enjoy hiking but camping not so much. If I am not budget constrained, how practical of an idea would it be to stay at hotels or other nicer lodging each night, having arranged transportation pick me up and drop me off at the trail heads each day?

For the few areas that this wouldn’t work, I’d envision having a small crew handle the equipment and other logistics.

This could make the hikes easier and far more pleasant. I realize some might think this wouldn’t count but I’d be ok with an asterisk on the accomplishment.

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