NOBO

NOBO (NO-bow) n, adj, adv.

1. a way to hike a long trail by starting at the south end, then hiking continuously northbound until completed

Fabuloso is platinum-blazing NOBO.

Edna started hiking the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mt Georgia, is heading northbound, is staying in as many hotels and B&B's as she can, then will finish at Mt Katahdin Maine.

Pros/Cons of a NOBO Hike:

PROS

• It's the pure end-to-end thru-hike.

• If you prefer to do so, you'll likely be around others.

• Nearly all Appalachian Trail hostels, shuttles, and resupply are open.  

CONS

• At times, even if you'd prefer not to, you'll likely be around others.

• The weather is what it is.  It'll likely be cold in the beginning, then a bit sweaty in the middle.