Hello,
I'm just wondering whether people who've found hiking companions online (e.g. Here) have had generally negative or positive experiences?
The reason I ask is, and I'm probably too late for this year...but I'd like to do some of the more challenging hikes in SW Tassie (e.g. The Western Arthurs) and I question whether it is sane to attempt them alone...particularly when I have no experience with rock climbing / ropes (I do like a good scramble tho).
Naturally for tougher hikes it is not just about meeting someone whose company one enjoys but also their relative skill/experience.
Perhaps it is a bit daft to ask this online but I just thought I'd see if anyone had any helpful insight...is hooking up with other hikers online a positive experience or something to be avoided?