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Yeah, that’s a valid point. The setting in which it’s ‘safe’ (from other people at least) is one in which if you do run into a guy on the trail you’ll have a polite chat and go your separate ways, and if you or they need help it’s freely provided. That’s a high trust society.I'm not sure it is a good idea for women to camp alone or in groups except in high trust socities, which cannot exist without "patriarchy," homogeneity , etc.
It probably is safer to have a buddy - I know the Julian sands thread had a lot of to and fro about this. A lot of people saying he was crazy to be alone and a lot saying man v mountain is a fundamental thing.
At the same time solitude is sometimes a thing one craves, and I do understand why people go into the wild alone. I dont think I’ve ever been daft about it, i know my physical limits. I was not climbing Denali in winter alone, but I’ve tackled 9-10 day trails by myself and enjoyed it immensely. Mainly pre cellphone era too. I often used to bugger off for a few days and climb some hills, it does you good.
Thinking back I don’t remember ever meeting a single person on such a trip who I would have seen as a danger. I would have probably shat myself if confronted by a bear, but thankfully never saw one even though they were present. Would I do it now I have responsibility to children? Maybe no