I agree, backpacking is more fun with others but I will tell you from experience, the more backpacking you do the desire to go back out again will grow as well and when you have hiking buddies who can't make it for whatever reason, you will find yourself going without them as the desire to get out there will be too strong. Backpacking partners will come and go and often times you can reunite with those folks you haven't hiked with in a long time, it's always fun. Every hike is different and I think in time you will find your solo backpacks will be just as special to you but for different reasons. Thanks for sharing and stay safe out there!
@@jeffs6229 Thank you for this! And it’s funny you say that because the desire to get out there was actually why I decided to go alone lol. But even thought I say I probably won’t do another solo, I wouldn’t be surprised if I did another one in the future. Who knows! But thanks for watching and thanks for the input and kind words 😊
Congratulations on finishing your first solo hike! Sounds as though the “shakedown” part did its job, as you learned about your gear, your body, and your mind. Are you training for your first through-hike? If so, why are you starting with the CDT, the scariest one?! Lol.
Thank you! And yes very useful for both mental and physical prep! My mom did the AT in 2021 and her next hike was going to be the CDT regardless. So I decided I wanted to do it with her. Just happens that the CDT is now going to be my first lol
Outstanding atmosphere my friend!
Thank you!!
I agree, backpacking is more fun with others but I will tell you from experience, the more backpacking you do the desire to go back out again will grow as well and when you have hiking buddies who can't make it for whatever reason, you will find yourself going without them as the desire to get out there will be too strong. Backpacking partners will come and go and often times you can reunite with those folks you haven't hiked with in a long time, it's always fun. Every hike is different and I think in time you will find your solo backpacks will be just as special to you but for different reasons. Thanks for sharing and stay safe out there!
@@jeffs6229 Thank you for this! And it’s funny you say that because the desire to get out there was actually why I decided to go alone lol. But even thought I say I probably won’t do another solo, I wouldn’t be surprised if I did another one in the future. Who knows! But thanks for watching and thanks for the input and kind words 😊
Brava! Here's to your next adventure!
Thank you!! 😊
Way to go!! 🎉
Thank you!! 😊
Congratulations on finishing your first solo hike! Sounds as though the “shakedown” part did its job, as you learned about your gear, your body, and your mind.
Are you training for your first through-hike? If so, why are you starting with the CDT, the scariest one?! Lol.
Thank you! And yes very useful for both mental and physical prep! My mom did the AT in 2021 and her next hike was going to be the CDT regardless. So I decided I wanted to do it with her. Just happens that the CDT is now going to be my first lol
@ I see. Well, at least your first through-hike will be with a very experienced through-hiker. I’m sure that’ll make things much easier for you.
@@StamfordBridge either way, I’m definitely excited and very thankful it will be with my mom!
I thought u going to do thru hike in 2025
@@Gman4243 I am! This was a shakedown solo hike. We are doing the CDT in 2025.