I am planning on thru hiking starting off in March of '04 but as of right now it looks as though I will be hiking by myself. I know that there will be other people on the trail as well at this time but how many of you out there have hiked the trail alone or know people who have? Other then the danagers of being injured alone are there any other advantages or disadvantages that you see to someone going solo. Any other problems that you think I might face? Thanks in advance.