[Cdt-l] Solo hiking

[patriciaball at comcast.net]

Dear CDT List,

I just joined- it's been fun reading! 

I backpacked the CDT from Canada to Mexico in 1981. I did it with 3 other guys. 

This year, I'd like to hike a portion of the Wind River solo - maybe plan a 10-12 day trip. Two questions: Can anyone recommend a great 10-12 day hike that excludes Yellowstone and the Great Basin? Can you suggest possible drop off transportation from point A to point B?

Thanks,
Patricia

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From: Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com> 

> Shane, 
> 
> I too started on July 1st. With the exception of 2 days with Sidewinder around 
> Lincoln, I hiked solo pretty much until the Basin. 
> 
> I was not concerned about hiking in grizzly country alone. I made sure I 
> followed standard bear practices (using the poles in Glacier and Yellowstone, 
> not camping/eating in the same spot in such areas as "The Bob"). I did not 
> carry bear spray for whatever that is worth. 
> 
> I did see a griz just outside of camera range in the Bob. 
> 
> I loved starting July 1st as it made most the Highline trail accessible in the 
> park. Hiking solo makes everything intense; I suggest it to anyone who wants to 
> experience the CDT in its most raw form. 
> 
> 
> 
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> caught, a portion of the rainbow I have clutched 
> --Thoreau 
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