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Women: 7 Reasons You Should Go Solo
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That was a good read. It sounds a lot like some of my pre-trail journal entries.www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - Life on the A.T.
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I find it interesting that women are my biggest critics for hiking solo. You'd think we would want to empower each other.
I also find it interesting that I easily fall into the "it's not safe to go alone" role when it's my own daughter. I try to squelch it but it's difficult.Lost in the right direction. -
Thank You.....that's what I was waiting for.
My first TOS fight was about this.
I as a husband and father and friend would be more worried and concerned for a female than a male alone.
The Largay woman had experience and wisdom of a long life.......................just sayin'Cheesecake> Ramen -
You can't take the mom out of a mom and you can't take the man out of a man.
(Sorry if my sexism offends anyone)Lost in the right direction. -
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TrafficJam wrote:
You can't take the mom out of a mom and you can't take the man out of a man.
But maybe one can guide a young girl towards becoming a strong, confident, ethical, self-reliant woman with good instincts ...-
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LDog wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
You can't take the mom out of a mom and you can't take the man out of a man.
But maybe one can guide a young girl towards becoming a strong, confident, ethical, self-reliant woman with good instincts ...
She is well on her way. She's a great girl with a good head on her shoulders. Next summer she's travelling to Canada alone. Her dream is to visit Vancouver and Banff National park. I've been picking up extra shifts to help her finance it. I would never let my mom instincts stand in the way of my kid's dreams.Lost in the right direction.The post was edited 1 time, last by Traffic Jam ().
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LDog wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
You can't take the mom out of a mom and you can't take the man out of a man.
But maybe one can guide a young girl towards becoming a strong, confident, ethical, self-reliant woman with good instincts ...
In my book, this is what a good parent does.
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TrafficJam wrote:
LDog wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
You can't take the mom out of a mom and you can't take the man out of a man.
But maybe one can guide a young girl towards becoming a strong, confident, ethical, self-reliant woman with good instincts ...
She is well on her way. She's a great girl with a good head on her shoulders. Next summer she's travelling to Canada alone. Her dream is to visit Vancouver and Banff National park. I've been picking up extra shifts to help her finance it. I would never let my mom instincts stand in the way of my kid's dreams.
Hell yes.www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - Life on the A.T.
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. -
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I read this one last week, good info.
Moose was right when she said that's it's empowering to hike solo. It builds confidence on and off the trail. The best part is that being alone lets you immerse yourself in nature and become one with your surroundings.
I started hiking solo out of necessity. I was only day hiking every few months because no one could go with me. I was slow and out of shape and didn't want to join any hiking groups so I started day hiking alone. Then I decided to try a solo trip but that didn't work out, I was so scared . I learned a few things about that attempt so tried again. I was still scared but every time I do it I get more comfortable. It's hard knowing my loved ones worry about me but I believe I've set a positive example for my daughters. I'm still working on feeling comfortable with the tent doors tied back...that makes me feel really exposed. Once I can do that, I want to try camping with just a tarp.Lost in the right direction.The post was edited 1 time, last by Traffic Jam ().
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TrafficJam wrote:
LDog wrote:
TrafficJam wrote:
You can't take the mom out of a mom and you can't take the man out of a man.
But maybe one can guide a young girl towards becoming a strong, confident, ethical, self-reliant woman with good instincts ...
She is well on her way. She's a great girl with a good head on her shoulders. Next summer she's travelling to Canada alone. Her dream is to visit Vancouver and Banff National park. I've been picking up extra shifts to help her finance it. I would never let my mom instincts stand in the way of my kid's dreams.
That's a great trip. She is gonna love Banff.Changes Daily→ ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫♪♫ ← Don't blame me. It's That Lonesome Guitar. -
I'm glad that my wife Kathy is confident enough to go out by herself. Way back when, before we met, she did a solo, multi day bicycle camping trip so I know that it's in her personality. She had dreams of riding her bicycle across the country too, but that never happened.
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LDog wrote:
But maybe one can guide a young girl towards becoming a strong, confident, ethical, self-reliant woman with good instincts ...
No, you get arrested for that
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Since I had a hip/muscle problem this past week Kathy went out without me.
She didn't do many miles, just 18 in 1 full day and 2 days made short because of driving there and then home.
I'm glad she got out and had a couple of nights in the woods.
She had been really, really looking forward to it, we were supposed to go together.
But then I had that medical problem and she toyed with staying home.
I'm glad she decided to go without me.
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Foresight wrote:
You're a damned fine woman, TJ. :cybertoast:
(thank you)Lost in the right direction. -
I saw female hikers near Fontana Dam, and one near Hampton, TN, but none along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
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WanderingStovie wrote:
I saw female hikers near Fontana Dam, and one near Hampton, TN, but none along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.
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Drybones wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I saw female hikers near Fontana Dam, and one near Hampton, TN, but none along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.
I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does -
WanderingStovie wrote:
Drybones wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I saw female hikers near Fontana Dam, and one near Hampton, TN, but none along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.
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I walked a short distance along the Lake Shore Trail. The sun was hot, I had shorts and a T-shirt but no sunscreen, and I ran into a water crossing where my shoes were likely to get wet, so I turned around. It was just a day hike. I did not have a permit for an overnight stay.I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
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WanderingStovie wrote:
I walked a short distance along the Lake Shore Trail. The sun was hot, I had shorts and a T-shirt but no sunscreen, and I ran into a water crossing where my shoes were likely to get wet, so I turned around. It was just a day hike. I did not have a permit for an overnight stay.
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
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LIhikers wrote:
Well, my wife is out again this weekend for a couple of nights.
I'm home and still nursing the hip problem I had last week.
I'm jealous of her. This is 2 weekends in a row for her and not for me
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Drybones wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I saw female hikers near Fontana Dam, and one near Hampton, TN, but none along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.
www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - Life on the A.T.
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. -
twistwrist wrote:
Drybones wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I saw female hikers near Fontana Dam, and one near Hampton, TN, but none along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.
Awwwwww....he's so cute!I may grow old but I'll never grow up. -
twistwrist wrote:
Drybones wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I saw female hikers near Fontana Dam, and one near Hampton, TN, but none along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.
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LIhikers wrote:
twistwrist wrote:
Drybones wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I saw female hikers near Fontana Dam, and one near Hampton, TN, but none along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.
Little ducks are almost as cute as specked puppies.
[IMG:http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o778/nemsterb/DSC_0930_zpsc10b20c7.jpg]I may grow old but I'll never grow up. -
Rasty wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I walked a short distance along the Lake Shore Trail. The sun was hot, I had shorts and a T-shirt but no sunscreen, and I ran into a water crossing where my shoes were likely to get wet, so I turned around. It was just a day hike. I did not have a permit for an overnight stay.
I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does -
WanderingStovie wrote:
Rasty wrote:
WanderingStovie wrote:
I walked a short distance along the Lake Shore Trail. The sun was hot, I had shorts and a T-shirt but no sunscreen, and I ran into a water crossing where my shoes were likely to get wet, so I turned around. It was just a day hike. I did not have a permit for an overnight stay.
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
There's no bridge or stepping stones. The trail turns right (northbound). It would be difficult to hug the bank.I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
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Well, Kathy and our dog went out for another weekend.
They left Thursday mid-morning and drove over to the AT in New Jersey.
She parked on route 90something and hiked into the Whywhyanda (spelling?) shelter and spent the night.
The next day they hiked southbound to the Pochuck shelter. They had to cross a farm field that had cows with calves and the cows weren't too happy about the dog. So Kathy kept her on a short leash until they were well past the bovine. They spent the night at Pochuck with a guy doing the northern 1/3 of the AT. Then Sunday they hiked back to the car and drove home.
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LIhikers wrote:
Well, Kathy and our dog went out for another weekend.
They left Thursday mid-morning and drove over to the AT in New Jersey.
She parked on route 90something and hiked into the Whywhyanda (spelling?) shelter and spent the night.
The next day they hiked southbound to the Pochuck shelter. They had to cross a farm field that had cows with calves and the cows weren't too happy about the dog. So Kathy kept her on a short leash until they were well past the bovine. They spent the night at Pochuck with a guy doing the northern 1/3 of the AT. Then Sunday they hiked back to the car and drove home.
We've hiked all of NJ several times but I'm falling way behind on bag nights
www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - Life on the A.T.
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. -
TrafficJam wrote:
Thru-hiking is monumentally hard for everyone, but humans are uniquely designed to excel at walking long distances.www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - Life on the A.T.
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.
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