I'm new to winter hiking and have only two solo weekend trips under my belt. I usually hike spring-fall when there are lots of other hikers on the trail, so I could use some advice. When you winter hike, how do you select your route? Do you stick to the more populated sections or do you narrow your options at all? I'm anxious about being the only one on the trail. Not sure why...I don't give it a second thought in the summer, but for some reason the loneliness of winter trails give me pause (and heartburn). Thanks