Hello Tarbubble,

Are you a man or a woman? If you're a lady then don't go at Thee end of the month. But if you are a Man...then don't be a wimp. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Cougars are most active at dawn and dusk = no hiking alone at night.

Sleep in a Tent or a shelter that has all-enclosing walls. No tarps.

Carry a single Trekking Pole.

Be alert and in-tune to your surroundings.

Don't be paranoid.

Just get outa' the darn house now!