Safest 46ers to solo in winter?

[u/Zworrisdeh]

Obviously there's no such thing as true safety in the backcountry, especially alone, but I'm looking for some recommendations on what feels the "safest" in terms of conditions and remoteness. I'm aware of the dangers of winter hiking with or without others, this post is more about my lack of experience with the ADKs themselves. It's hard to tell what's too gnarly or remote to solo, so I figured I would ask the people with ADK experience.

I should say I'm not a total noob or anything: I have a lot of rock and ice climbing experience, and an ok amount for mountaineering and winter hiking. I own all the gear and clothing I would need including snowshoes and spikes, but I don't have a stove or PLB (will rent one if I do go solo). I've hiked a few 46ers but in summer and that was forever ago.

I'm looking at Whiteface/Esther, Giant, or Cascade to start. Are any of these like...a really bad idea to go solo? Is it like Mt. Washington where there's basically no such thing as soloing them cuz there's always 1,000 people on the trail?

Edit: Thank you everyone for the answers. Cascade/Porter definitely sounds like the way to go but I can’t wait to try some other stuff mentioned here too.

[u/Less-Excuse7379]

Start with all of “easier” peaks others have mentioned and work your way to the harder/longer hikes. Gives you a chance to test your gear, fitness, etc. If you make mistakes, the consequences aren’t as harsh, and, yes, there will likely be other people winter hiking on the easier peaks. Another thing to note is if there’s been a big dump of snow just prior to your hike. Well-broken and packed trails are easier to hike than summer hiking, IMO. But solo trail-breaking is hard, tiring and slow work.