**Appalachian Trail thru-hiker **Erica "Rookie" Washkwich and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne talk about group hiking in "Trail Families" versus solo hiking on long-distance backpacking trips.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
The dynamics of trail families
The pros and cons of hiking solo versus hiking in groups
Tips on how to find a compatible trail family, and much more!
Check out Episode 166 for Rookie's full Appalachian Trail episode.
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
