NOBO

What is a NOBO hike?

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.

Other ways to hike the Appalachian Trail:

SOBO

Start at Mt Katahdin Maine, then hike southbound continuously until reaching Springer Mt Georgia.

FLIP-FLOP

Start anywhere, hike northbound to Mt Katahdin Maine, commute back to your start, then hike southbound to Springer Mt Georgia.

LASH

Hike the whole trail, in any order, in long ass section hikes.

Springer Mt Georgia can be accessed year-round.

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.