>>2721095I did the AT, 1/2 the CDT, and the SHT 4 times. For finding people, AT has the best culture. You meet quite a few normies, but there is generally about a 5/8 normie to 3/8 character ratio. You can easily find them though especially outside of the bubble. I have quite a few close friends from the trail and they are as odd as ever and some may say I am as well. I have tons of interesting stories and had some good side adventures. I greatly recommend thru hikes because they are a battle against nature, your body, and your mind. I think they are great. Just stay out of the bubble. That being said. If you are a normie, you'll see the world as a normie. Goodluck and have fun
