Rallying Your Team
Thru-hiking is rarely an individual pursuit. Now we’ll discuss how and why to involve others in your hike.
Whether you hike solo or with a partner depends first and foremost on whether you have a partner you want to hike with. Other considerations include how experienced you are, how hard your trail is, and what the conditions are like.
Partners can:
- Help you share the gear weight load
- Rescue you if you get injured or sick
- Check on your navigation to make sure you stay on course
- Be a lot of fun to share an adventure with
That said, despite the concerns you might hear from folks in your...