[pct-l] Why do you hike solo?

[jerrygoller at backpackgeartest.org (Jerry Goller)]

Year round solo backpacking teaches you prudence, if nothing
else.....lol.
Jerry

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-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Bob Bankhead
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 5:55 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Why do you hike solo?


My sentiments exactly, Jerry.

To that let me add, when I decide that I want the company of others, I
can talk to, or maybe ask to join, them for awhile. They, of course, are
free to decline in favor of their own privacy, and I must accept that
without dissent.

In point of fact, you're never alone long on the PCT or AT during the
normal hiking season; if you do get yourself into trouble, someone will
come along in a matter of hours. The off-season, the CDT, and the more
remote and/or less travelled wilderness areas are a different kettle of
fish. There I would seriously re-consider any desire to go it alone.
Safety concerns tend to over-ride my need for solitude. We can always
stay 300 yards apart, and "get together" only for the night when one or
the other prefers the solo thing.

Wandering Bob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Goller" <jerrygoller@backpackgeartest.org>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 3:14 PM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Why do you hike solo?


I leave when I want, go where I want, at the speed I want, and come back
when I want. I guess it's just all about me.....   ;o) Plus I really
enjoy the solitude.
Jerry


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