being out there for days on end can be relaxing and fortifying for the soul. while out on the trial i've run across so many people who walk by themselves and you can always pick them out. they're the ones who come up to every person and start a conversation since they more than likely haven't spoken to anyone else for days. personally i don't know that i could be out there walking for 6 months all alone and this is why i suggest you bring at least one person out there with you.
now i wouldn't say to bring a whole big group because chances are you won't be enjoying the sites and scenery but one or two people just keep conversation with while you're walking or when you stop is kind of nice. be sure though that whoever you bring is just as into the backpacking as you are and is also on the somewhat the same level of experience. you wouldn't want to be out there with someone who complains a lot or you have to teach everything too.
since going with my uncle i have found that we get along very well and work together almost seamlessly. we both really wanted to go to do this and he is a bit more experienced than i am, i'm learning a lot from him. i've been camping all my life so i have most of the basics down.
being with someone that you really click with is very important and sometimes you might find that you're one of those people that just enjoys being by themselves which is fine too. just remember that it's about getting outside and having fun and enjoying yourself. i know some of my posts make backpacking seem like a lot of work but really its kind of like a working vacation. in the end i always enjoy myself as i hope you will too should you decide to go for an adventure in the woods.
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