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dicentra Plant Geek
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 1127 | TRs | Pics Location: Der Town |
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dicentra
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Thu May 08, 2003 9:26 pm
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MCaver Founder
Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Posts: 5124 | TRs | Pics
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Thu May 08, 2003 10:15 pm
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I'm surprised at how few people -- male or female -- are afraid to hike alone, or even drive. When I talk about my frequent hikes and roadtrips at work, the first question I always get is "You went by yourself?!", as if it's completely unfathomable. And this is from 20- and 30-somethings. Damn right I went by myself!
It looks like it's contagious, too. My mom's in her mid-50s and up until I moved here from Texas a few years ago she'd never think of doing things like that by herself. Now just a few years later, she's making annual solo roadtrips across the country to visit, each time checking out a different area. This year is Yosemite and the redwoods.
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dicentra Plant Geek
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 1127 | TRs | Pics Location: Der Town |
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dicentra
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Fri May 09, 2003 12:05 am
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I decided about a year or so ago that I was going to do the things that I wanted to do (not just hiking), even if that meant that sometimes doing it alone. Know what? I have a lot more fun and get to do a lot more things now!
And solo hiking is great! You get your own schedule, see more wildlife, get to stop when you want, no compromises (except with yourself).
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MCaver Founder
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Fri May 09, 2003 12:12 am
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Excellent attitude! I have things I want to do, and if I can get someone to do them with me, then great. But I'm not going to let it stop me if I can't! There are times even when I prefer to go alone, purely because of the freedom to change my plans at the last minute, or do something crazy...like spend sunrise and sunset for 3 days in a row at the Painted Hills in hopes of getting at least one sunbreak for photos. I'd never do that!
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Hiking alone is certainly better than not going at all! I've done so many solo hikes I couldn't count them. That said, going (read sharing) with someone, or a few people is BETTER!
TB
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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tasslehouf Member
Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 29 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
A female friend of mine suggests using a good sports bra and loose fitting tee shirts. That should take away the chafing.
However in my opinion I don't know how well that'd do for moisture management but as long as you're not too concerned about that it shouldn't matter.
I once had a water bottle on the front strap of my pack and with every step it'd pinch my nipple slightly. I guess this might be ok if I were female however it just made me sleepy. I have weird reactions I suppose.
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McPilchuck Wild Bagger
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 856 | TRs | Pics Location: near Snohomish, Wa. |
What can I say...I like seeing women in halter tops. I'd be a liar if I said I didn't...
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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