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Comment by 0x640x6D

3 years ago

Seems early to start the thru hike. How many people are on the trail?

It's already at least 10 people at each shelter every night. There's ~60 people scheduled to leave on 2/22/22, and ~60 on 3/1/22. It's going to be real busy real soon, this year will be packed by March.

We're taking it pretty slow and getting off trail whenever the weather turns sketchy (like last night possible thunderstorms). The real part we're concerned about is getting over the Smokies without getting stuck up there in the snow.