Why are you a solo hiker

[Another Kevin]

I'm too slow, and too talkative, and hike on too unpredictable a schedule.

[jgil]

social anxiety

[kolokolo]

Can't convince hiking buddies to go along. Don't mind hiking solo.


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[Dogwood]

I like being a Lone Wolf at times. There are times when I need a break from humans and embrace other LIFE/Nature without humans aka Gandhi, Jesus, John the Baptist, Moses, Paul Attala(first to row solo across the Atlantic), Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindberg, etc

[archie]

I hike alone for the solitude and freedom it provides.

[tawa]

When I hike alone there is no drama and no one to blame!! Drama is very toxic for this hiker so much easier for me to avoid than to deal with.

With that said I usually do find some periods where I hike with others and enjoy their company. Just know that I always have a way out by hiking solo should the chatter, games or drama become more than I want to deal with.
I like my freedom and independence. I'm at my best when others don't depend on me or place expectations on what they think I should be doing in relation to their hike.

[Tipi Walter]

When I hike alone there is no drama and no one to blame!! Drama is very toxic for this hiker so much easier for me to avoid than to deal with.

With that said I usually do find some periods where I hike with others and enjoy their company. Just know that I always have a way out by hiking solo should the chatter, games or drama become more than I want to deal with.
I like my freedom and independence. I'm at my best when others don't depend on me or place expectations on what they think I should be doing in relation to their hike.

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[TX Aggie]

I’m a hiker.

Sometimes others are around, sometimes it’s just me; It has nothing to do with intentions. You might as well ask “why are you a solo driver?”

[Francis Sawyer]

Other people are annoying . Most of them are not squared-away and can't hack it when things get tough.

[MisterQ]

I do trips both alone and with friends. When with friends I have to accommodate to their needs and styles, and they to mine. It's a fair tradeoff for the fun and companionship it provides. At other times I like the complete freedom of being alone and doing things when, how and where I want to. Can't really say I prefer one over the other.

[LittleRock]

Because you're only as fast as the slowest person in your group, and I like it when it's only ME slowing me down.

[bstiffler]

most of my co workers think I'm crazy for going into the middle of nowhere on my own. I spend my works days dealing with other people all day long and hate my job so it's nice to get totally away from everyone. I have a coworker who expressed some interest on doing hiking but as soon as he hears 3 or 4 days without a shower he's out.

[TX Aggie]

I’m a loner, Dottie. A rebel.

[GaryM]

I hike to experience the world around me. I like to travel at my own pace and do what I want to do. If I am with someone else I invariably end up assisting and/or catering to them.
I hike for me, not someone else.

[Grampie]

I find that hiking alone gives you the ability to do what you want, when you want to.

[Redbird2]

I like going at my pace. Stopping where I want when I want. Leaving when I want. I don't ever feel the need to converse about topics I care nothing about

[Deacon]

I don’t know anyone else who likes to get up at 4:00 am and be walking at first light. I also like to arrive at my destination early, say 2 or 3:00 pm. That early, I always have first pick of tent sites.


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