Shalom Everyone,

I am a 54-year-old female backpacker from the US. I'm hoping to start a thru-hike of the INT, north-bound from Eilat, the first week of March. I usually hike alone but have seen warnings not to do so in the Negev.  My experience does not include this kind of desert.  I have backpacked in different areas on the east coast of the US and, this past summer, spent a few weeks in California's Sierra Nevadas.  I'm  hoping to average 8-10 miles a day on the INT but have no idea if this new environment will make me slower or faster.

This hike is a special dream. Anyone want to join me for all or part of the Negev? I speak a basic Hebrew. Any advice?

Thnks for any help.

hey:)

i am also sarching for a hiking partner.i just want to walk a part of the shvil but actually i wanted to start in the north and then go south.mainly because this will be my first big hiking experience,im good in walking but just tried to walk one or two days. so i thought start in the north would be better. but i would also join you on your way. for howlong do you want to hike? would you join me in the north?

im a 20-year-old girl from germany and finally backpacking israel and the shvil is my dream since i heard about it half a year ago so i really want to go!!

Shalom again,

Unexpected events have changed my plans and I will not be able to start my hike this spring.  I will post for a partner again when I can.      To all those lucky hikers - have a great time!   Thanks!