Comments on: Alone Outdoors : One is the loneliest number?

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 07:00:34 +0000

In reply to Travis Briles. The Badlands of South Dakota in December. Cold but beautiful! :)

By: Travis Briles

Travis Briles — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:36:06 +0000

Where is that last picture?!?

By: Jeramie Nielsen

Jeramie Nielsen — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 23:12:27 +0000

Solo hiking can definitely be very rewarding. Doing the sawtooth traverse from Bierstadt to Evans solo was nerve-wracking but felt like an amazing accomplishment for me at the time.

The only concern with hiking solo is safety. Yet, with the right knowledge and skills set, this concern can be mitigated.

By: Lboucard

Lboucard — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:09:30 +0000

I have only taken solo trips much to the dismay of my family, and I love them.. Maybe one day I will invite someone along.

By: Evelyn Moran

Evelyn Moran — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 04:01:33 +0000

I absolutely agree. I’ve had some great trips with a couple of friends, but the ones that have left the most impressions have been solo trips where I’ve wandered ridges and plateaus above tree line, camped in a seclude site on an off trail lake or just sat and listened to the quiet.

By: Jim Schifferns

Jim Schifferns — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 19:18:18 +0000

I absolutely enjoy solo hiking/backpacking. While I’ll occasionally go on or lead group hikes I definitely prefer the solitude and the ability to go where I want, when I want and do/not do what I want and I enjoy my own company.

By: Mark K

Mark K — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:59:57 +0000

While I certainly enjoy backcountry trips with other friends, I really enjoy my solo backcountry/backpacking trips. I always leave a detailed itinerary with my wife & kids and stick close to my schedule and plan accordingly & carry the proper gear. What I like best about solo backpacking/backcountry travel is that I make my own daily schedule and can do whatever I want, whenever I want… such as fly fishing a beautiful stream, or stopping for lunch much later than normal, or hiking at whatever pace I feel like. I tend to avoid technical terrain when solo traveling and stick within my abilities. I’ve thought about getting a Spot satellite GPS for sending text messages and may buy one in the future to keep my family posted.

By: mudtoa

mudtoa — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:48:36 +0000

Agree, being alone and lonely are two different things. You can be lonely in the city.

By: Rodney on the Rock

Rodney on the Rock — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 07:06:16 +0000

Solo trip. Drove 4 hours to ubehebe crater in death valley. Got there, no one around. Walked around for 10 minutes, took photos, I was fine with that, got my solitude fix, then got back in the truck and drove back home 4 hours.
If I had a trip partner, I would be obligated to compromise the agenda, timeline, trip goal, and not have the freedom to be impulsive.