shaywelch1
New member
I am a 33-year-old female, and I am interested in taking up backcountry hiking. However, after reading several books on it, I am not sure if I have the skills to be safe in the backcountry (especially since I am aiming to hike in mountainous regions where there are bears, cougars, etc.). Since I do not personally know anyone who is a backcountry hiker, what would be some good ways for me to develop my backcountry hiking skills so that I can be safe and enjoy hiking in the mountains?
Please note: I am not planning on doing any climbing at all while I am hiking through the backcountry.
Please note: I am not planning on doing any climbing at all while I am hiking through the backcountry.