Why are you a solo hiker
Just wondering why you solo hiker
Because I love walking on my own. I'm around so many people day to day and hiking solo is a wonderful antidote to human overdose.
Same here - HYOH.Originally Posted by fluffkitten
I like going at my pace, stopping/starting/eating/sleeping/waking/etc., when I want to, without worrying about anyone else's aches, pains, abilities, mood, etc.
I do enjoy meeting people on the trail, and usually camp at or near a shelter and chat with everyone, but I'd just as soon do the hiking by myself. And if I find someone who has similar likes, like my brother or my kids, I hike with them whenever I can.
I love hiking far and fast, and no one else I know is in the same boat.
That's a big one for me. My friends and fam can't keep up.
It is what it is.
I like to hike alone and camp with others. I actually like to hike with others too...but that is really dependent on who they are.
It’s logistically easier
Because there are very few people that do the style of hiking that I do.
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Ooops, I wasn't finished with the last post. haha. Anyway, I like to be alone for the most part and just "get away" from everything and free the mind if you will. Don't get me wrong, I like meeting people and hiking as 2 people but any more than that is too much and takes the fun out of it for me.
- Trail name: Thumper
I'm a fast hiker. I found someone in Ct that was on pace with me and we ended up finishing the trail together. But, we kept out of each others space for the most part and when we needed a little encouragement, we were there to rag on each a bit.
- Trail name: Thumper
Among my circle of friends I seem to be the only one not on some medical prescription. I'd like to stay healthy, and I'll hike even though my friends can't join me.
Solitude
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People mostly suck.
Exactly..............................
With all due respect, I heartily disagree. I hear that sentiment way too often and it saddens me. People are mostly good and overwhelmingly strive to do good and be a good person on a day to day basis. I also hike alone much of the time but for reasons stated by others in this thread. I realized long ago and I say often: "everyone has a story". And although I am a bit of an introvert, I love hearing those stories whether it be while on trail, on an airplane flight, or meeting someone new at a Thanksgiving get-together. I try and step out of my comfort zone and ask people what that story is. Hiking alone is great but hopefully those with a "people suck" attitude look inward a bit and perhaps figure out that those feelings may be a bit self-inflicted. My apologies for heading off on a tangent from the original post and wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
I do lead day and multi day walks here, and sometimes get very frustrated having to pander to other people's desires/wants/problems etc. Plus organising these walks usually requires a pretty strict schedule. I love to solo so I can do what I want when I want. Stop for an hour and take in a view, start walking at 3am instead of waiting for daylight, eat when I want and if I don't make a planned night loc well there is always tomorrow.
"He was a wise man who invented beer." Plato
Why are you a solo hiker
Everybody I hike with has kids, job, all the things that make plans iffy at best. I plan all my hikes and invite people to come. Most of the time they bail for one reason or another so I take advantage of the time walking in the woods, thinking about everything or nothing.
You can walk in another person's shoes, but only with your feet
1. Too slow for most other hikers.
2. Can't smell odors too well, so I'm worried about offending other people with mine.
3. Can't remember names too well.
4. I like the "Hi" and "Bye" of most of my encounters on the Trail. Plus: "How's the water up ahead".
5. A lot of foul language that offends me, so I try not to hang around other people.
6 Solitude - I can sit/hike and listen.
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AT Hike 2012 - 497 Miles of 2184
AT Thru Hiker - 29 FEB - 03 OCT 2016 2189.1 miles
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Freedom from responsibility! I've spent most of my life catering to other, family, business and community! When I hike the only partner I want is day Dreams!
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