How much do you like being around people? I love being around people! I prefer solitude. I can take them or leave them. None How do you define a "true" thru-hike? Hiking some portion of a long trail HYOH (Hiking Your Own Hike) Hiking every mile, continuously None Are you a backpacking expert? I hike hundreds of miles each year. I’ve gone a few times. Backpacking? Count me out. None How do you feel about wet weather? I’m OK with being wet, as long as I’m going home after. I like being pretty darn dry. I like when the trail is actually a river. None Where do you want to sleep? In my bed In my tent In a shelter None Do you like planning? I fly by the seat of my pants. I like to have a general idea of what I’m doing. Lists are my favorite. None What's your ideal trail town? One that has hostels, ice cream and pizza One that requires a long hitchhike and has a small motel A city center with four different sushi places on every block None Steep or flat? Steep Flat None Time’s up
