I've been wanting to hike the A.T. for the last 10 years. This year looks like the first chance I'll get. The only problem is I'm REALLY short on cash. I have all of my gear, just not much left over. My question is, what is the cheapest anyone has ever heard of someone spending. I have a ride to Springer and a ride back from Maine. I really don't want to miss this chance and maybe have to wait another 10 years until I can try it again. Enough money for food and showers is all I really care about.