Thru-hiking Solo vs Thru-hiking With a Group
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For me I think I actually have more confidence hiking alone. Part of why I was always afraid of hiking groups was the pressure of keeping up with a group. But I can go at my own pace, take breaks and not feel bad about it. I even feel like I'm more careful alone because you don't have distractions.
You're awesome for being such a great spokesperson for the trail- and for women who want to do the AT!
Date: 2020-08-18
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Flashahol
I'm a solo section hiker because it has been absolutely impossible to find anyone to hike with. I still met tons of people from families out just for camping to real thru hikers and I probably had more social than I would have had staying at home. I even came across one of the more seasoned section hikers so often it became a running joke (how often do you come down a mountain yelling jokingly YOU AGAIN. Packing light also means you don't need to bring a friend; you'll make new ones, which can feel as good as a new pair of shoes, especially that these other people love hiking just as much as you do and face the same challenges.
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I'm a solo section hiker because it has been absolutely impossible to find anyone to hike with. I still met tons of people from families out just for camping to real thru hikers and I probably had more social than I would have had staying at home. I even came across one of the more seasoned section hikers so often it became a running joke (how often do you come down a mountain yelling jokingly YOU AGAIN. Packing light also means you don't need to bring a friend; you'll make new ones, which can feel as good as a new pair of shoes, especially that these other people love hiking just as much as you do and face the same challenges.
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thomas
Hi Dixie. Im not a young man any longer, almost 50 and not in the best shape and planning a 2019 PCT thru hike. i Have dealt with eating disorders and mental illness my entire life. i am going to hopefully have community-wide support because im going to try a fundraiser for S. C. A. N. (stop child abuse and neglect [which is what lead to my. hurdles], could you talk about the Mental Game? i dont know your history so i can't ask if you can speak on childhood trauma, but i'm terrified about being out on the trail alone. with myself.
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Hi Dixie. Im not a young man any longer, almost 50 and not in the best shape and planning a 2019 PCT thru hike. i Have dealt with eating disorders and mental illness my entire life. i am going to hopefully have community-wide support because im going to try a fundraiser for S. C. A. N. (stop child abuse and neglect [which is what lead to my. hurdles], could you talk about the Mental Game? i dont know your history so i can't ask if you can speak on childhood trauma, but i'm terrified about being out on the trail alone. with myself.
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Lana
I am eagerly waiting for next Wednesday. I Love your videos. So informative! So entertaining! You are the hiker poster child.
I came back with edit to say. your story with bad news, rain, cold and trail family and fri was very emotional. I remember Sugar and watching you drive back and all. It brought tears to my eyes. Yes, I am one of those guys that feels emotions. I am not a Vulcan but I am a real Alabama man. LOL. Keep up the great videos!
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I am eagerly waiting for next Wednesday. I Love your videos. So informative! So entertaining! You are the hiker poster child.
I came back with edit to say. your story with bad news, rain, cold and trail family and fri was very emotional. I remember Sugar and watching you drive back and all. It brought tears to my eyes. Yes, I am one of those guys that feels emotions. I am not a Vulcan but I am a real Alabama man. LOL. Keep up the great videos!
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Don
I haven't done any long through hikes but did do the West Coast Trail a number of years ago. And yes, I did that solo although they don't recommend it. But then, it is a different trail. Like you, I enjoy the freedom to do what I want when I want. Harder days when I want, easier when I want whatever. Although, it is nice to meet up with people from time to time to chat about things. At this point I'm Cherry Picking which of your videos I watch.
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I haven't done any long through hikes but did do the West Coast Trail a number of years ago. And yes, I did that solo although they don't recommend it. But then, it is a different trail. Like you, I enjoy the freedom to do what I want when I want. Harder days when I want, easier when I want whatever. Although, it is nice to meet up with people from time to time to chat about things. At this point I'm Cherry Picking which of your videos I watch.
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Bill
a keltec P32 is 7 ozs, folks. 250 and 4. 5x3. 5. If you are worried, this little jewel makes for a lot of peace of mind. 8 rd magazine, very flat, so compact and lightweight that it can literally be work in a wrist holster, a bra rig, on a rig on the back of you neck, under long hair, as a necklace pendant. A pants pocket holster, made of Kydex plastic, is best, tho.
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a keltec P32 is 7 ozs, folks. 250 and 4. 5x3. 5. If you are worried, this little jewel makes for a lot of peace of mind. 8 rd magazine, very flat, so compact and lightweight that it can literally be work in a wrist holster, a bra rig, on a rig on the back of you neck, under long hair, as a necklace pendant. A pants pocket holster, made of Kydex plastic, is best, tho.
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RabidTardigrade
It's looking like I'm gonna be starting my hike solo next year. I have 2 friends that could potentially go but it's getting less likely due to their financial abilities. Good to hear that there's plenty of chances to group up if it's wanted. But I'm looking forward to starting by myself so that I can become more personable. To really come out of my shell.
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It's looking like I'm gonna be starting my hike solo next year. I have 2 friends that could potentially go but it's getting less likely due to their financial abilities. Good to hear that there's plenty of chances to group up if it's wanted. But I'm looking forward to starting by myself so that I can become more personable. To really come out of my shell.
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Daniel
A five hour motorcycle ride does that for me. I ride alone and the wind noise makes it both difficult and dangerous on the ears to have earphones and it is illegal to wear them anyway forcing you to ride in more or less silence with only your thoughts. Going on a long cross country trip would have that effect as well.
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A five hour motorcycle ride does that for me. I ride alone and the wind noise makes it both difficult and dangerous on the ears to have earphones and it is illegal to wear them anyway forcing you to ride in more or less silence with only your thoughts. Going on a long cross country trip would have that effect as well.
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abusfullofmonks
Watching all your vids to plan my AT trail, over in the UK so traveling to the states then doing the trail is gonna be fun. Hoping to take this on with two friends I've known since I started school one currently applying to the Royal Marines the other a reserves paratrooper, I'm just a guy who enjoys hiking.
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Watching all your vids to plan my AT trail, over in the UK so traveling to the states then doing the trail is gonna be fun. Hoping to take this on with two friends I've known since I started school one currently applying to the Royal Marines the other a reserves paratrooper, I'm just a guy who enjoys hiking.
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Scott
Unless you really know someone I would say solo, I would rather meet people on the trail and let it happen. I am not sure there is anyone I would really like to do a long distance hike with, hell I can be a pain in the ass as I think we all can be.
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Unless you really know someone I would say solo, I would rather meet people on the trail and let it happen. I am not sure there is anyone I would really like to do a long distance hike with, hell I can be a pain in the ass as I think we all can be.
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