Absolutely. At this point I'd be happy to let anyone join along. So far it's just myself, another guy I work with and one of his buddies.Originally Posted by alifeoutdoors
Absolutely. At this point I'd be happy to let anyone join along. So far it's just myself, another guy I work with and one of his buddies.
Dude. The 40 miles across the Pictured Rocks on the NCT is on my hiking bucket list. Wish I could join you. Hope you have an amazing trip. I'll be taking notes as I'm planning on doing this trip sometime next year.
Cheers!
The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.
Yeah, I know the feeling. This has been on my bucket list ever since my wife and I hiked out to chapel rock about 16 years ago before we got married. Unfortunately she won't be able to join me this time.
Well, I thought I'd add to the mix and toss in the link to my May 2015 solo PIRO trip report. It was a great time of the year to go...no mosquitoes, flies and few people. With the new reservation system kicking in tomorrow, plan your trip early...
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...pictured+rocks
Thanks Dave. That post is what prompted me to get off my backside and start planning something finally.
I thought I read on the link Dave provided, the section around grand sable dunes was closed due to erosion. I'd double check with the park when planning.
http://smartoutdoors.webs.com/ elephant trunks, tarp keys and crosses
Absolutely beautiful. Further motivation for me to get up there and knock out that 40 miles. I just need to talk a buddy into going with me.... or do like punkisdead is doing and beg on here. Haha.
The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.
Good luck on finding a buddy to go hiking with. Be sure to share your trip report on here if your trip comes together.Yeah, I know the feeling. This has been on my bucket list ever since my wife and I hiked out to chapel rock about 16 years ago before we got married. Unfortunately she won't be able to join me this time.
The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.
Here's a thought: go solo. After I re-read my trip report from 2015 it brought back some great memories...especially the chicken fajitas, music and beer at Mosquito River with new friends.
Everyone has their own opinions and reasons for soloing. When I got into backpacking at the late age of 46 (and soon to be 53), my trips were with other dad's and their daughters. But, in planning trips, you quickly find out that not everyone can always getaway. It doesn't take long to realize that if you always waited for others to go, you don't go.
When I did my first solo trip as a ground dweller it was a big deal to my wife. Now, it's part of the norm and accepted. In doing my solo trips, I've had chance encounters at backcountry campsites with other HF members. Today, those guys are the ones I go on trips with. One thing about being in the backcountry and I think it applies to anywhere: chances are you'll run into people and if you see someone else in a campground in a hammock, don't be afraid to say hello. You may have just found a new hiking partner...
This is the situation I'm in now. My wife is EXTREMELY nervous about me going solo. It gives her piece of mind when I go with someone else knowing that if something goes awry I'm not screwed. (Silly woman wants to know that I'm safe and okay. Crazy!) While I think I could talk her into letting me go on a solo trip here in New York State, I don't think I could sell her on the idea of letting me to up to Michigan's UP alone.
Also, I'm a little hesitant about going solo. I've been camping a long time, but I've only been backpacking seriously for a couple of years. I'm still developing my skills. I'm sure I'd be fine, but there is just something holding me back.
Sorry if I hijacked your thread, punkisdead.
The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.
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