Rant: My friend bailed on our hike up Mount Rainier last minute, so I had to pick between staying home or going alone.

I chose to go solo and ended up taking a shorter trail I'd never tried before, which was actually pretty peaceful. Instead of feeling bummed, I got some great quiet time and saw a small waterfall I didn't know was there. Has anyone else had a canceled plan turn into a nice solo adventure?

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elizabeths519d ago

Been there. My buddy flaked on a backpacking trip in the North Cascades. I went anyway and just did day hikes from a base camp. Found a perfect little lake for swimming that wasn't even on the map. Sometimes you just have to pack your bag and go. The quiet is its own reward.

emma_dixon709d ago

That "quiet is its own reward" line is spot on. I've had plans fall through and ended up having a better time by myself. It's nice when things work out that way.

patricialee9d ago

Totally get that. @elizabeths51 is right about the quiet being great, but Mount Rainier is a serious climb needing a guide or a lot of skill, not a casual hike. The shorter trail you found sounds perfect though. I had a friend cancel a kayak trip once and I just paddled around the local bay instead. Found a whole family of otters playing by the shore.