Thanks everyone!
Wagga, Yeah I am trying to get her into Hiking. I took her on 2 these past 2 weekends. Apparently what is easy for me is not easy for everyone else! (I guess a trek up Whitney will have you kind of jaded)
And Steve, I agree with you. I doubt I will split up again like that because it had me very worried. If I do go ahead I will make sure to be in radio range. If I loose contact, I wait until they catch up or are back in communication.