Appalachian Trail - Hiker Q&A

One of our favorite parts of running this site, is connecting with other hikers.  We get emails every week from hikers who are preparing for a section or thru-hike.  We love hearing their story and answering questions about gear, dogs and trail life.  We also hear from hikers who are fresh off the trail.  They love talking about their hike and reminiscing about the time they spent on the trail.  So we thought, why not create a place where hikers can come together and connect? 

We decided to create a series of Question & Answer posts, and we welcome anyone to submit their response.  We post a guest entry for those who submit, and publish to our site.  You're welcome to cross-post to your site as well, we just ask that you include a link back to A Trail Life.  Just use the code underneath the button below - easy as that! 

If you'd like to submit a guest post, send your answers to Jill {at} A Trail Life {dot} com.  Be sure to include a link to your website or charity - we'd love for our readers to get to know you!  Click here to read all posts from the Hiker Q&A series. 

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Hikers who have Completed a Section or Thru-Hike

1. What is your trail name and what year(s) did you hike?
   
2. Where did you start your hike?
   
3. Where did you finish your hike?
   
4. Did you start with a group/partner or solo?
   
5. What’s the best thing about hiking?
   
6. What’s the worst thing about hiking?
   
7. Describe your best day on the trail
   
8. Describe your hardest day on the trail
   
9. Did you ever feel like quitting your hike?
   
10. How did you prepare for your hike?
    
11. Do you stay in contact with your trail friends?
    
12. Would you attempt another long distance hike?
    
13. Would you thru-hike the AT again?
    
14. Do you have any advice for the next class of thru-hikers?
    
15. Attach your favorite picture(s) from the trail
    
16. Include a link of your website or blog
    

Hikers who are Preparing for a Section or Thru-Hike

1. When are you planning to start your hike?
2. Where are planning to start and finish your hike?
3. Do you already have a trail name or are you waiting to let the trail name you? 
4. Are you starting with a group/partner or solo?
5. Why did you choose the AT over another trail?
6. What are you most excited about?
7. What are you least excited about?
8. Have you ever camped before?
9. What's the longest distance you have previously hiked?
10. What are you doing to prepare for your hike, mentally or physically?
11. How do your friends and family feel about your hike?
12. How concerned are you about your gear list and pack weight?
    
13. Do you have any questions for hikers who have completed a section or thru-hike?
14. Anything else on your mind?
    
15. Attach your favorite picture(s) from the trail
    
16. Include a link of your website or blog