February 13th, 2009
This is the question I get most when I tell people that I am hiking the Appalachian Trail. Why? It’s a valid question. Hiking the trail is a huge commitment, it takes great resources; in money, but more so in time. It also takes huge losses. While I am hiking I will be largely alone, and vary far from my friends and family. I have already lost loved ones because of my decision to take these months to hike the trail. When I tell people I taking this walk, and after they ask why, I am usually met with a very concerned look. Of all the people I have talked to, I have had but one friend smile and say “wow, that’s great, I know you’ll finish it.” One. So I’m embarking on this huge quest with hardly any support; naturally I must have very good reasons for the why. I hope in the next few days to give some of my initial reasons for my intent and timing of this hike.