[pct-l] Going alone

[Melanie Clarke]

I think I heard the term "hitch-hiking wife" "trail wife" or something to
refer to hitching a ride with one of the guys (or gals, this is the 21st
century) along the trail instead of going by yourself.  Hitch-hiking might
be the most dangerous aspect of hiking and if you're hiking "in the herd"
grab someone that you've been leap frogging with for the last 5 days along
the trail and "pose" a hitch together into town then separate and go about
your business.  I wouldn't fear hitch-hiking just respect the extremely
remote danger that exists.



On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 11:39 PM, Kristin Hamann <aggie03.kh at gmail.com>wrote:

> I've done plenty of solo backpacking as a 5'4" female.  I've also
> hitch-hiked solo.  But when traveling solo I am more cautious about taking
> risks.  This may mean looking at the map more frequently to ensure I do not
> get lost, choosing not to hike long distances in an extremely remote area
> (if you stick to the PCT during prime season this will not apply), finding
> a better place to cross that stream, carrying extra food/water, and being
> extra careful about who I will hitch a ride with.  If possible I like to
> hitch with either a family (although if they have kids they may be
> reluctant to give you a hitch) or an older couple.  Aloof foreigners are
> also generally good.  Listen to your instincts; if you have a bad feeling
> about a situation then use the "oh crap, I think I dropped my camera on the
> trail.  But thanks anyway!" excuse and bail.  I personally wouldn't travel
> without at least pepper spray for protection (I'm a Texas girl...).   And
> make sure that you let someone know where you will be and when to expect
> you back.  That being said, I have never had a bad experience on the trail.
>
>
> Cheers!
> k
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 9:29 PM, Kristy Margulieux <kmmarg at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hey yall,
> > On a scale from 1-10, how dangerous is it for a girl to do a stretch of
> > trail alone? Anybody got a clue? Thanks!
> > Kristy
> >
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