I just found you and have just started exploring your blog and free content. My biggest worry hiking alone is what do you do for personal protection? What do you bring with you?
Bear spray is a great idea! For any kind of creature that is a threat to your safety... read up on how to use it. I also recommend taking self defense classes and also any classes for any other tools you might take with you. Don't take things to protect yourself if you haven't practiced with them and are comfortable using them. With practice comes competence and confidence! 😁
Exercise regularly to stay as strong as possible for any situation. I also recommend plan on running for life. Some people don't think they might need to turn and run. Ego will kill you. Getting too complacent and losing your situational awareness is the biggest danger imo.
Great tips, especially #3. It's tough, but safety is important because you can't summit again if you're dead 😳
I just found you and have just started exploring your blog and free content. My biggest worry hiking alone is what do you do for personal protection? What do you bring with you?
Bear spray is a great idea! For any kind of creature that is a threat to your safety... read up on how to use it. I also recommend taking self defense classes and also any classes for any other tools you might take with you. Don't take things to protect yourself if you haven't practiced with them and are comfortable using them. With practice comes competence and confidence! 😁
Exercise regularly to stay as strong as possible for any situation. I also recommend plan on running for life. Some people don't think they might need to turn and run. Ego will kill you. Getting too complacent and losing your situational awareness is the biggest danger imo.