I've made a life out of staying clear of others, going as far up the mountain as I can to avoid contact, getting past the breakers so the static noise created by others fades away to the natural silence .  It is much more peaceful for me to deal with chaos in my own head.  Bringing my camera with me always seemed natural so I could indeed share my triumph with others without having someone along to ratchet down my freedom. That lonely road, that one trail that takes you further than you have been before, the path less traveled has always been my favorite to take.