I also like to do a lot of solo hiking (or at least I used to and intend to again . . . ). I prefer to hike off-trail in rough areas that often lack cell coverage. But the 'boulder hopping' stuff is saved for trips with friends.
You have to take a different look at what risks you are taking when you are far enough out that access/communication/evac will be difficult. If your family is tolerant enough of your hobbies to let you go, then you owe it to them not to be stupid and consider the risks you are taking. You can't eliminate all risks. Just going out can be a risk, but make sure you are thinking about what you are doing. The equation changes when you are alone in the back country.
Even with SPOT or InReach, you are not invincible. You have to be (1) conscious, (2) able to reach the device, (3) it has to have a signal - I have had trouble in slot canyons and even heavy tree cover (N. Ga. has plenty of both), (4) it has to be working/undamaged, and (5) charged or have good batteries.