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Posted by MTB416 on January 15, 2008 at 7:41:38 pm EST
In reply to Missing Hiker posted by Old Hermit on January 3, 2008 at 11:52:23 pm EST

So my GF asks me if I would mind her going on a hike alone, my immediate thoughts circle around this poor girl in Georgia. I told her that I am very uncomfortable with her being alone out on the trail and why. She decides she won't be going alone. Whether she didn't go because of fear or because of my feelings (probably the latter) is unknown to me, but it put me at ease. She is very pretty (and tough) and would likely be a target should some creep like that guy in Georgia cross paths with her. I might just be over protective or paranoid, but I would never forgive myself should something like this happen. It is a completely unfair double standard, as I go alone pretty often, but one that should be seriously thought about. I am not saying that a female hiker cannot go alone, but she should exercise much more precaution and be trained in some self-defense IMHO.

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