This May 2018, I would like to hike from Hot Springs, NC to Pearisburg, VA (Approx. 363 miles). I am a Vietnam Veteran, and if possible I would like to find a hiking friend, veteran or not, but preferably age in 60s as I am not a fast hiker. In the last 4 yrs I have hiked in honor of my friends that did not return from my unit in Vietnam (460 friends). My wife would feel most comfortable if I found a fellow hiker. Unfortunately, my wife has MS and can not join me. Last yr, I hiked with a female friend (and her friend) and she had the perfect hiking pace. Thanks in advance.