Appalachian Trail Basics: Should You Thru-hike With A Partner? What Direction Should You Go?

Full Appalachian Trail Basics Video: https://youtu.be/1CYLOXYzwzc

I'm in Iceland right now, and I JUST started hiking. As soon as I am finished and get back home I will make and release videos from that entire trip. In the meantime:
After releasing the LONG AT Basics video in March, several people requested I cut it down into smaller bites, so this is just part one in a series of videos designed to get ANYONE with any experience level out on the Appalachian Trail as prepared as possible!

00:00 Hey Y'all
00:31 Appalachian Trail Basic Info
02:03 What Direction Should You Go?
02:18 NOBO (Northbound)
06:32 SOBO (Southbound)
09:36 Flip-Flop
13:28 Hiking Solo vs In A Group
14:46 Solo
17:26 Group
20:12 Should You Have Friends Join You In Sections Of Your Hike?

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