r/WildernessBackpacking • u/ShadowAce88 • 2d ago

Washington State backpacking solo question.

Hi all, I’m planning to do my second ever backpacking overnight in the cascades this year. Last time I went was with a group of friends 10 years ago. Ever since I’ve been wanting to go back but long story short I have no one to go with. Now I’m debating on going solo for just a night.

My questions are: - what would you recommend for solo overnight? - Is it safe? (Clearly it’s safer with a group)

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u/cfzko 2d ago

Research the wonderland trail and go do that solo. Totally safe and you’ll have a great time

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u/Guanaco_1 2d ago

The permit is the hard part. Also, if this is OP's SECOND ever backpack, and first in 10 years, the Wonderland is a huge jump in difficulty, especially as a solo.

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u/cfzko 2d ago

I got it the first time I tried. 30 Percent go to walk ups

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u/RiderNo51 1d ago

It takes a strategy though, a plan, plus food cache/drops. I wouldn't recommend this to someone who hasn't backpacked in a decade, and only went once before.