MarthafreakinStewart

Did you run into many women solo/in groups? I've hiked solo in NYS, but not for more than a day. What would you recommend for safety on the AT, for both men and women?

I have about 4-6 months off next year and for the life of me can't figure out what to do with it.

Oh and -- Congrats completing the trail. One hell of an accomplishment!

EDIT: I need to clarify that I am a woman and I don't want to rape or kidnap other women and am asking for the sake of my own safety.

Edit 2: Only on Reddit would I have to make my original edit.

I'm a girl and you're cute that's all I'm saying.

Thanks for the answer and doing this AMA! I have done a bit of solo travel, but usually stayed within city limits. I've heard about the kidnappings too. But I mean, I could also get kidnapped in front of my apartment at 3:45 in the afternoon on a sunny day so I suppose its one of those risk/reward scenarios that makes it well worth it! Perhaps my strategy will be to cover myself with dirt and blood. I mean who wants to kidnap somebody who appears to have already been kidnapped......