Scott,

Few cross-country walks are successful without meticulous planning. In my opinion it's more difficult than planning a long trail like the Appalachian Trail as there are few sources of information from those who have done it.

I have many questions, but I'll only ask two.

1. Have you averaged walking 20 miles a day carrying your gear for a month? This is what it will take to complete this hike in 6 months, and that doesn't include "bonus miles" for getting supplies, etc.

2. Are you acting as the leader or are you looking for a leader for the group? Someone will have to know what they are doing, or it won't succeed.
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