[org.whodat]

This guy is a nut, first rule, don't go alone.

[SwinneySwitch]

Either a nut or very stupid!

I heard he had to be rescued from an avalanche in February!

[Focault's Pendulum]

This guy is a nut, first rule, don't go alone.

Wrong! I solo on trails much of the time. Solos know the risk...we're usually rather experienced at what we do...and can accept the consequences of our actions.

Partners are the safe, wise, way to go according to the guidelines...but guidelines are usually written for the lowest common demoninator.