8 Practical Problems to Avoid When Hiking Alone
Not a comprehensive list, but some half-baked pointers.
1. Avoid thinking you’re weird for hiking alone.
Obviously, if you’re hiking alone, you’re kind of weird at face value.
But you’re not a total freak.
Hiking is meditative, relaxing, and energizing — going solo signifies courage, curiosity, and regard for the simple things in life.
Alone or with friends, be good to yourself on the hike.
2: Avoid being unprepared.
You shouldn’t be in the woods at all unless you intend to be there. So find some proper footwear.
I don’t care who you are, if I see you pacing through the woods alone wearing DC skaters (ones with the fat tongue), I’m gonna assume you’re a serial killer—leaving a crime to be exact.
When I moved to Colorado, I knew my Nikes weren’t gonna cut it.
One day I stumbled upon these Asolo’s (pictured) for $44 at the store in Denver. Used but like new, they’re rugged, grippy, and…
