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Re: Backpacking Alone... [Re: Absent Minded]
    #17171812 - 11/06/12 11:07 AM (11 years, 2 months ago)

Experience is the only thing that will make the anxiety stop. Also a good plan.

I have been in the woods alone my whole life. I love solo hiking and camping. I don't get nervous because I am prepared.

hungry bears, yotes, wolves and cats can be scary but I wouldn't worrie about it. that is what bear mace, firearms and knives are for.


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Re: Backpacking Alone... [Re: downhome]
    #17178829 - 11/07/12 12:11 PM (11 years, 2 months ago)

I'm 21 and I've been backpacking alone since I was 17 (my friends are  :shockedpussy: 's). I've actually grown to prefer it. I'm sure you will too, honestly you just have to look at the pro's.  I don't have to worry about some one yapping my ear off the entire time. If I want to stop and look for mushrooms or do some foraging I can; and not feel bad about it. If I want to perch on a rock and write in my journal and I don't get bitched at "for taking to much time." As someone mentioned earlier sleeping in a tent with someone is kinda miserable. And finally, and my personal favorite reason, you can set your own pace, which is good for me because I tend to leave people in the dust :lol:.

I found that I tend to be much more confident and less worried when I study the hell out of the trail/area/maps/guide books before I go out. I also study a lot about the local flora/fauna. This helps prepare you to know what you can eat if you get stuck/lost (Also you can improve your diner if you find something good). Furthermore it will help you to understand animal behavior, how to tell if they've been in your area, and lastly what to do IF you do run into said animal. Also any survival book/show (some better than others do your research) will help you to better grasp what to do in an "Oh SHIT!" situation.

The only other advice I have for being in the back country alone is to keep your spirits up. Mix a lil' vodka or whiskey into your cocoa at night. Bring a harmonica and play it when you're bored/lonely. Keep a journal so you can write or draw when you want. A couple puffs of reefer when you rest or at the end of the day goes a long way. Finally chocolate in any form has a profound effect while on the trail.

As for the hiking Appalachian Trail, I wouldn't worry about being alone. I've hiked quite a few sections and have spent a great deal of time in the smokey mountains. I can honestly say that between the months of March and October there are enough people on the AT that you will quickly (within 5 days) run into some one whom you can form a group with. And even if you don't there will likely be at least one other person in the shelter/campsite that you stay at each night. The PCT however is another story, and I honestly know only the basics about.


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