Meagan- Here's my 2 cents.....<br><br>Historically the PCT is safer to hike than the AT. Still a few precautions can help your chances of avoiding problems:<br><br>-Wear a wedding ring and claim that your husband is hiking with a group "just behind you" if you are suspcious of a stranger on the trail.....or in town!!<br><br>- Never tell a stranger how long you are hiking or where you plan on camping.<br><br>- If you come to a road crossing and hear or see a car near the trailhead, hold back on the trail until it passes.<br><br>I took all these precautions when I hiked the AT alone in '91 and still had a VERY scary human encounter. But my ring and story helped in a big way, I believe. That, and the grace of God!!<br><br>Here's another one we didn't have in '91:<br><br>- Carry your cell phone! Keep it handy but hidden!<br><br>Hope this helps! Have a wonderful hike and don't let fear keep you home!<br><br>Gail aka
"Wheeew"<br><br><br><br><br><br><b><i>Meagan Roberge <meagan.roberge@gmail.com></i></b> wrote:<blockquote class="replbq" style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(16, 16, 255); margin-left: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"> <div>I am sure that this gets asked all the time. I have done a search but haven't been able to find anything so here I am asking everyone here. I am a 28 year old female in good shape. I am preparing to hike part of the trail next summer over 6 weeks. How safe is it for me to be on the trail by myself? I am guessing that it is no more dangerous to hike by yourself than it is to travel in the US by yourself. I mostly concerned about sleeping in a tent rather than in a car or hostel. </div> <div> </div> <div>meags</div> _______________________________________________<br>Pct-l mailing list<br>Pct-l@backcountry.net<br>To unsubscribe or change list options (digest,
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