100 miles in and through Georgia!! So far I have hiked through rain, storms, sun, and clear skies. I have picked up a small hiker family that I have been hiking with since the first couple days. We have been able to resupply and shower about once every 5 days or so, which isn’t too bad.
It seems that the trail is a constant battle between nature and yourself. Foot maintenance is probably the most important aspect thus far. Proper use of moleskin (and I personally use sock liners) is critical. Foot problems seem to be the biggest reason people drop out after total unpreparedness. Personally I have only had one blister on my little toe, which is slowly getting better everyday.
Hiking in the rain isn’t as bad as it sounds, however, setting up camp in the rain is pretty miserable as staying warm can be problematic after. It is bizarre to think that I’m only 1/22nd of the way in and have already learned so much about long distance backpacking. Ill be sure to post more tips and tricks to long distance backpacking as I go.