Originally Posted By: Dagny
Originally Posted By: Sherpadog
Originally Posted By: Dagny
Dangerous to hike alone.

I have been doing solo hikes for too many years to count and can name 50 different outdoor activities that are more dangerous then hiking alone.

While hiking alone, you need to be prepared, mentally, physically and gear wise. If you meet and continuously follow all three of these requirements, it is a pretty safe activity in my view...



Are you a woman?



Not sure where you're going with this, Dagny. It could be interpreted as an inappropriate comment. Suggest you clarify.

The women hikers I know are mentally and physically tough, better trained in wilderness medicine, and carry bear cannisters with 8-10 good shots. They are neither helpless nor vulnerable.