Finishing a southbound Appalachian Trail thru hike during winter

Completing a true SOBO thru hike means reaching the southern terminus in late fall or winter. Weather in the mid-Atlantic and south is humid and wildly inconsistent as compared to New England where the temperature remains cold and snow begins to fall in early October. The best description comes from the meme “The 12 SeasonsContinue reading “Finishing a southbound Appalachian Trail thru hike during winter”