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Post by ryster on Nov 17, 2016 22:05:50 GMT -8
Well, you didn't say it was bad beer. If it was Coors or Budweiser, then I understand. Made me think of a Bear Grylls meme I saw once:  |
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Post by Richard on Apr 11, 2018 14:22:46 GMT -8
I have only gone for (long) day hikes, but I have taken a partner with me
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Post by Coolkat on Apr 24, 2018 4:38:38 GMT -8
Tried it and it's fun, but group hiking and especially doing overnight camping is more fun Everyone is different and has different preferences. I don't know if group or solo hiking is "better" than the other. They are just different and bring different experiences. Solo hiking has it's own rewards. Teaches you to make smart decisions, after all your life depends on it. You can go as fast or as SLOW as you wish without frustrating someone else. You can stop and take a nap and soak in the sounds of nature. Birds chirping in the distance while the wind rushes through the tree tops. Or hear a pack of coyotes run by your tent at night. In solitude you can collect your thoughts and solve the mysteries of life. I'm open to being wrong but I know that sometimes people don't like being alone because they are forced to listen to their own thoughts. |
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Post by kirby on May 9, 2018 6:39:01 GMT -8
Does hiking/backpacking with my dog count as "alone"? If it does, then yes, that's what i primarily do. finding folks my age, 60ish, who want to hike for miles carrying their stuff and sleeping on the ground is pretty tough.
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Post by desert dweller on May 9, 2018 6:54:46 GMT -8
finding folks my age, 60ish, who want to hike for miles carrying their stuff and sleeping on the ground is pretty tough. Actually, a lot of us here are pert near that age range. |
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Post by rebeccad on May 9, 2018 10:42:03 GMT -8
Actually, a lot of us here are pert near that age range. Yup. Of course, I dealt with the problem by marrying someone who shared my slightly mad obsession with sleeping outside. |
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Post by k9education on May 17, 2018 18:43:44 GMT -8
Does hiking/backpacking with my dog count as "alone"? If it does, then yes, that's what i primarily do. finding folks my age, 60ish, who want to hike for miles carrying their stuff and sleeping on the ground is pretty tough. I primarily hike alone w/ my dogs. Not many people are into real hiking (Those 1/4 mile hikes from the parking lot to the waterfall that most people call hiking don't actually count.), but even if there were I honestly prefer to go alone most days. That's my time to unwind. |
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Post by davesenesac on May 19, 2018 10:32:16 GMT -8
Does hiking/backpacking with my dog count as "alone"? If it does, then yes, that's what i primarily do. finding folks my age, 60ish, who want to hike for miles carrying their stuff and sleeping on the ground is pretty tough.
Decades ago growing up, one relied on organizations that one might read about in magazines, leisure activity guide books, find in phone books, or hear from other enthusiasts by word of mouth. With the rise of the WWW Internet people began complementing those older ways with web forums that more recently has evolved into vast social media sites. Thus finding groups and organizations can now be just a matter of web searching. Additionally is the www dot meetup dot com site that is customized for such bringing together of groups. In larger urban areas like where this person lives, there is a long list of such meetup groups including many focused on local hiking plus a few with backpacking. Still many people may not get beyond what is easy, just looking at their computer screens, because the individual has to actually get out and get together with strangers that can be a wall to climb depending on how gregarious a person's nature is. |
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Post by ryanlivas on Jun 17, 2018 22:16:14 GMT -8
I dont know for the others, but for me, I usually hike by myself because I find that very relaxing and peaceful.
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Post by kwpapke on Jun 18, 2018 11:48:43 GMT -8
I just made this little video about how to hike alone safely and effectively. You might find it useful.
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Post by hikerjer on Jul 1, 2018 18:40:27 GMT -8
Nicely done. Thank you.
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Post by ryanlivas on Jul 3, 2018 0:18:06 GMT -8
Today, I did hiking alone, it was great and fun since you don't have to rely on someone and depend on them(less hassle). Solo backpacking/hiking is indeed a relaxing and peaceful activity.
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Post by comewithme on Jul 4, 2018 11:02:44 GMT -8
I usually hike new trails alone, for two reasons:
1: I like to experience things myself, it gives me time to think
2: I make sure the trail is safe enough to take my family, sometimes its not just how short the hike is, but the conditions, I did a half a mile hike once and it crossed under an underpass where some homeless were shooting up.
I have hiked with friends before but it seems like I am obligated to talk to them... I dont wanna hear about your divorce when I'm free climbing... Thats the last thing I want to hear before I die...
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Post by pdxbackpacker on Aug 29, 2018 15:46:24 GMT -8
I do. Like many others, it's tough to find good hiking/backpacking partners. I have pretty endless energy for hiking/backpacking, while my fiance and very few of my friends like to go hiking/backpacking every single weekend, or even every other weekend. So I go with just my dog and myself. I love being able to go where I want, and at the pace I want.
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Post by johntpenca on Aug 29, 2018 20:52:57 GMT -8
Welcome! Post up on the trailhead register. You've given a nice introduction with this post; put it on the trailhead register so more people will see you have joined. ETA: by the way, tigger is from your neck of the woods. |
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