>>980319>Better get up here soon José cuz it'll be hard to hike when Donny's wall is in yer way! Lol. Anyways, it gets really cold in the far south and far north during the winter because the mountains are highest at those points. You may be better off starting in Virginia and hiking Maryland and maybe Pennsylvania where it will be warmer. As far as distance from the GA start goes, it depends entirely on how much snow falls. Especially in the Smokies.
Don't try to plan how far you're going to go, especially if you have limited experience. Just pack lightly but make sure you'll be comfortable enough. Make whatever miles you make, figure things out when it's time to go home.
DEFINITELY get AWOL's guide book ----->
http://www.theatguide DOT com
I would bring about $100 cash at the beginning, but make sure you have means to get more later (bank account whatever). Once you get yourself established hiking, you'll probably want to carry less.
You probably won't see that many people.
You probably will see more wildlife than usual, and if you're not an idiot, it will be a interesting and memorable experience.
Hope this helps José
