Thread: Solo hunting; managing risk

Some great points made in here, and it looks like all the solo hunters have a similar attitude towards the venture.

One thing I learned when I completed formal survival training, was that food is the lowest priority for survival. They talk about the rule of threes- 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 days without water and 3 weeks without food. Of course this is in a ‘static’ wait for rescue situation.

I have no issues with heading out on the hill for 3-4 days by myself. Sometime in the near future I want to tackle a crossing of the alps (and similar duration trips) and I think that whilst not necessary, having a mate with similar fitness, skills and resilience would be a good idea.

I only ever hunt alone, have done since I was a teenager. I prefer it that way as I have developed my own style/habits. Happy to do group hunts but they go one way I go the other. The main thing I am very careful of is slips, I hate heights and falling is even worse. And I don't cross rivers if the water is dirty.

Originally Posted by oneshot

And I don't cross rivers if the water is dirty.

You clean freak, !