1-14-2023 Parsons-Mount Lafayette

Ed Parsons on the summit of Mount Lafayette on a solo hike. It was a beautiful day and there were many hikers doing the Franconia Ridge Loop. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Often I get out on a hike alone. There are many reasons for this, one being if I waited to find a hiking partner every time I wouldn’t be able to write a weekly hiking column.

Often, I consider my energy, the weather and conditions the morning of a hike, and don’t have time to go looking for a partner. However, I have always had dependable people to spot me, whom I give my itinerary and time frame, and whom I contact on my return.

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