Originally Posted by
cyccommute
It also takes a lot of courage to go out on your own.
You are responsible for everything. That can be daunting for most people. Baked into our DNA, we scared little monkeys worried that leopards are going to eat us. Few people want to venture outside of the cave. Here’s a hint: there are no leopards
+1. Our local club used to have an annual travelogue night. The last time I gave a presentation on a tour I did in MT and ID, the first question I was asked was what group I had gone with. Many people were shocked when I told them I was solo with no support backup. I had to explain that things like planning camping locations and food sources takes some work, but the freedom is worth the effort.