Mental Health and the AT – experiences on the trail – The Trek

So far on the Appalachian trail one of the biggest experiences going northbound has been interactions with people on and off the trail. Northbound or NOBO hikers tend to hike in larger hiker bubbles and social groups than Southbound or SOBO hikers. This isn’t to say at all that SOBO hikers will not experience what I share, their experiences may differ based on the volume of hikers and trail supporters they interact with on a daily basis. ...

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