The end of last summer, I went on a backpacking/canoe trip
with 3 guys and myself. Having this
group I ended up going off on my own with my tent maybe about 20 feet from the
rest of the group. This action gave me a
feeling of I need to try this alone. So the end of last year and start of this year
I started to plan my solo trip for up north. This trip
is approaching fast I mean this week fast...
My bag is all packed with my needs and wants for the
weekend. So here is the plan. Day 1 I get on the boat at 9am or so I’ll be
hiking about 4-5 miles to get to my first camp site for the night. Set up camp
and make lunch then go wonder in the woods and go to the beach and hang out
some. Read some and write in my journal.
I do plan on doing a full detail trip report. With photos!!!
Day 2 wake up early as I can make my coffee and oatmeal to
get me going for the day. And head out for my next camp spot this one is almost
10 miles away up hill. This will be difficult with the added weight but it’s
sort of why I’m doing this. So once I’m at night 2 camp I have that day to
relax and do what is needed like setting up camp again and making dinner in
such. And going to bed to wake up for
day 3..
Day 3 I get a layover day.. I don’t have to repack my bag
and hit the trail I get the morning and afternoon to myself. Frank and Jacki will join me by afternoon so
we all can hike out together after one more night of backpacking fun!
Day 4 we all set up together after another 10 mile day. Then
the next day we hike out.
Solo backpacking trip What I’m looking forward to is seeing
the wildlife there are bears out there. Seeing what I can learn to appreciate more
of the group camp. Soul searching is a
must so I’ll have some thinking to do. And
just being out side in nature to see if I can push myself to the limits. I’m
very happy and excited to do this. I’m also a little scared and worried about
the alone time. I just am worried I’ll
sleep or relax too much and not see the stuff I want to see. Having others
around does help influence me to go out and do more. Now I’ll not have anyone to do this for me.
It’s all me!
So you all know yes I’m doing this alone yes I’m prepared
yes I’m scared and more so excited!
Time to find me again and this is the best place to do it. A
place where I am at home.
In the woods!
See ya after my independent day!
