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Originally Posted by stampsx2
Hiking alone:
Have any of you had any close encounters with wolves/cougars/bears etc. For those days where it's beautiful out but friends are tied up at work an can't go till Tuesday when it's suppose to rain, would you hike solo? Or are you basically asking for trouble. I'd like to try some hiking on my own but have to admit wildlife or a sprained ankle along the way is always in the back of my mind.
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If you are going alone make sure to tell someone where you are going, how long, and when to call search and rescue to look for you. You dont want to 127 hrs yourself. A spot or a PLB is a good safety device but it doesnt take theresponibility off you to be prepared.
Always go out so you can survive an unexpected night out. The most likely is probably spraining an ankle or getting lost. I carry a blizzard bag.
13 oz, size of a video tape, EN rated to 7 limit so you should survive until about -10
http://www.blizzardsurvival.com/prod...d-survival-bag
The more challanging part of going alone is psychological. Keeping hiking is much tougher alone than with others.