Many experienced walkers enjoy heading alone into the mountains, and the extra challenge and rewards that this activity can bring.

Intending solo walkers should be fully aware of the unforgiving nature of what they are undertaking however, and the full implications of the activity they have decided to embark upon.

As a solo walker your risk level is dramatically elevated and your margin for error decreases accordingly. Your full range of mountain skills must be first rate to allow for this and to minimise the chance of an unintended ending to your day. Even the most skilled and experienced walkers can have a simple accident (eg. broken ankle) and the seriousness of your situation increases considerably if you are on your own at the time of any mishap.