1st solo hike. 2 nights in the Sipsey.

**nbmorton** · 12-06-2011, 03:53

Great report!

**tropicalpine** · 12-06-2011, 07:08

Thanks for the great report. This is exactly the kind of trip I am dreaming of taking, if I could just find a little wilderness somewhere close by ... Thai national parks are a little crowded for my tastes. (frost would be good too!).

**Pipsissewa** · 12-06-2011, 07:23

Originally Posted by bstricklandpft

...I backtracked and looked for the correct trail but was at a loss. I decided to go all the way back to river crossing where the 202 started and seemed so obvious. I began following it again and sure enough there was a tree down across the trail. It was super easy to follow once around the tree and I made my way up out of the valley.

That was a very wise move. I enjoyed this trip report very much! Thanks for posting, brother!

**Fibby** · 12-06-2011, 07:26

Very nice report. I love hiking alone (without other people that is). Haven't done a solo overnight yet although that is on the menu.

**ratherbecampin** · 12-06-2011, 09:27

Just sent you a friend request on here. I will be more than happy to let you know the next time I head up that way. Maybe we can work out a hike and overnight.

**bigbamaguy** · 12-06-2011, 10:16

rbc:
Great report and it is a wonderful area to get lost in when you are not particularly looking for anything. Glad that the decompression time alone did you some good.

**KerMegan** · 12-06-2011, 10:44

these things always remind me of the verse in Isaiah (?:?) "I will lift up my eyes to the hills.."

**Shug** · 12-06-2011, 10:53

Solos strengthen and enrich the soul. And it is a "Billy Jack" type of quest.
Glad you did and so are you it seems.
Shug

**Running Feather** · 12-06-2011, 12:03

Great report. Glad you had fun, stayed safe, and explored inside as well.

**AlabamaDan** · 12-06-2011, 14:37

Thanks for sharing. I've never been to Sipsey or BNF, I need to get out there.

I totally understand about needing some time to get away, be alone and recharge. I appear to be the only one in my family that does understand that. I also like that you put in the adversity. I find when I'm alone on such trips, I just roll with the punches much easier and it's just another part of the venture. I hope you took them as adventures, not problems.