[pct-l] hiking solo.

[david_tibor at yahoo.com (David Tibor)]

I hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail last fall, and did 4 days
with a friend and 6 solo.  I had a great first few
days of hiking with him, but also had a great time
hiking solo for 125 miles.  

That was the first time I'd done a significant solo
backpack, and I loved it.  Get up when you want, hike
when you want, take breaks when you want, start
jogging (downhill) when you want.  It's such a
mind-clearing great time.  And I'm sure I never would
have done a 27 mile day if I wasn't solo.  

That said, I do miss company when I am camping - it's
nice to light a little candle and talk for an hour
under the stars before sleeping.  Nice time to relax
and share stories.

I hope on the PCT 2004 to hike solo most of the time
and camp with folks much of the time.  Can't wait
until April!

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