What is a SoBo?

What is a SoBo?

Sobo is a spirit or Lwa in the Haitian Vodou religion. He is the spirit of thunder and is always depicted and served with his inseparable companion/brother Bade, who is the spirit of wind. Together they are represented by the Catholic image of Saints Cosmas and Damian.

What does SoBo mean in hiking?

If a NoBo is someone that hikes the trail from Georgia to Maine heading North, then a SoBo is someone who hikes the trail starting up on Mt. To begin with, hikers aren’t allowed to begin their South bound hike until the necessary trail opens around mid-May.

What does NoBo mean on the Appalachian Trail?

NoBo. A person who hikes northbound.

What is a lash hike?

Lasher is a relative new term in the culture of long distance hiking. Lashers are essentially the perfect mix between a full blow thru hiker and a section hiker. The term is actually an acronym that captures the good humor of hikers everywhere: L.A.S.H-er stands for Long Ass Section Hiker.

How do I plan to hike the Appalachian Trail?

10 Tips for Preparing for Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

1. Budget wisely. You’re going to need some money.
2. Pack light.
3. Get fit.
4. Know why you’re out there.
5. Line up a support person.
6. Prepare “bump boxes”.
7. Bring duct tape.
8. Practice with your gear.

When should I start pct Sobo?

You’ll want to choose a start date with caution when applying for a PCT long-distance permit. Generally, mid-June is too early for most people to start and you could have very extensive snow travel even through the valleys.

What is a flip flop thru hike?

A flip flop thru-hike is when a hiker starts their hike at a less conventional spot to then return to complete the remainder of the trail. So, on the Appalachian Trail, instead of starting in Georgia or Maine, you could start somewhere in the middle to head north.

What is a flip flop hike?

What is a flip flop thru-hike?

What are hiker legs?

Hiker legs (also known as “trail legs”) are earned from repeated days of backpacking over an extended period of time (say, three to four months).

What is hiker midnight?

When you’ve woken up at the crack of dawn and hiked anywhere from 25-40 miles in a day, there isn’t much energy left to do more than pass out in an exhausted, achy stupor precisely at 9 PM, or, as it is known colloquially, “Hiker Midnight.”

Why choose Sobo?

While Sobo’s roots are in Information Technology Advisory & Support, we have grown to be a premier business advisory firm for small and mid-sized companies. Sobo is dedicated to solving even the most challenging issues, using Technology at the forefront of our efforts.

How do I request a credit card checkout at Sobo?

Credit card checkouts are available on an appointment-only basis. Email [email protected] with an attached credit card request form to schedule an appointment with a staff member at least 1 business day before your desired appointment day. Please ensure your Outlook calendar is up to date.

How do I request an appointment with a Sobo?

Appointments can be requested by contacting [email protected] for student organization deposits and credit card (p-card) checkouts. All other business should be conducted through email and/or virtual conference meetings.

What are the benefits of hiking Sobo?

Another bonus of hiking SOBO is avoiding the hiker bubble. Now this may not be a bonus for everyone, but quite a few people I’ve talked to are looking forward to spending time alone with themselves while hiking. If you choose to go SOBO, you are more likely to enjoy alone time.