View Full Version : Hike Naked Day - In The News
The Mechanical Man
06-16-2009, 17:46
The holiday is enjoyed mostly among Appalachian Trail hikers, who having begun their 2,160 mile trek to Maine from Georgia probably in March are about ready for anything to break-up the trip.......
see story here,...... http://capenews.net/blogs/latitude_somewhere/2009/06/16/swiss-clamp-down-on-recreational-nudity/
The Appalachian Trail, which for the most part is off the beaten path, will be lined with naked hikers Sunday as they celebrate their hiking holiday. There is a very good chance that closer to home, especially in the White Mountains, you could find hikers enjoying the holiday as well, weather permitting.
Pokey2006
06-16-2009, 19:19
Actually, I met very, very few thru hikers who participated in this. In fact, I can only think of one.
I'm all for nudity, in certain situations. On a hiking trail? Not so much. What if you bump into a group of Boy Scouts or something? I say, put some clothes on.
hikingshoes
06-16-2009, 19:25
LOL,Pokey2006
Actually, I met very, very few thru hikers who participated in this. In fact, I can only think of one.
I'm all for nudity, in certain situations. On a hiking trail? Not so much. What if you bump into a group of Boy Scouts or something? I say, put some clothes on.
The whole town of Damascus goes naked on that day too.....
Cabin Fever
06-16-2009, 19:41
Crap. I will be on the trail next weekend not this upcoming one. I wanted to air the boys out.
Alaskanhkr23
06-16-2009, 19:44
That frightens me!!! thinking of what could be seen hiking specially if the whole time your watching where your going.ewwwwwww well unless it's goodlooking women-NO OFFENSE LADIE's
skinewmexico
06-16-2009, 20:34
Ick. It's never the people you want to see naked who actually hike naked.
MintakaCat
06-16-2009, 20:45
Maybe we could combine this thread with the “Scariest Moment on Trail” thread. :D
Buzz_Lightfoot
06-16-2009, 20:46
Ick. It's never the people you want to see naked who actually hike naked.
lol, Like Jeff Foxworthy said... "I saw my grandmom naked y'all. NOTHING was i nthe right place!" hehe
vonfrick
06-16-2009, 20:57
:rolleyes: oh please, observers of "hike naked day" sicken me. it's like those people that only go to church on easter and christmas ;):D
What's the inside joke about hiking naked?
bigmac_in
06-16-2009, 21:19
:rolleyes: oh please, observers of "hike naked day" sicken me. it's like those people that only go to church on easter and christmas ;):D
:clap:clap:clap
warraghiyagey
06-16-2009, 21:38
:rolleyes: oh please, observers of "hike naked day" sicken me. it's like those people that only go to church on easter and christmas ;):D
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-love029.gifhttp://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-love029.gif
sasquatch2014
06-17-2009, 10:07
I don't know I may try it Hank swears by it. Heck he never wears anything when we go out hiking. He seems to be completely in-tune with his animal side. I am still not sure after all he is more than willing to drink out of a toilet if he's thirsty and is constantly stuff off the ground. :rolleyes:
OldStormcrow
06-17-2009, 10:22
Ick. It's never the people you want to see naked who actually hike naked.
You've got that one right! Usually it's just some old naked geezer like me (and I don't just do this on 6/21), although my original inspiration came from meeting a couple of cute 20-something gals who were doing this north of Hot Springs NC. This topic comes up on this site every year about this time, so be prepared for the usual rants.
I've been on the trail for the past 5 6/21s and I've never seen anyone hiking naked. Maybe this year?
The whole town of Damascus goes naked on that day too.....
my eyes my eyes I just poke them out
Lemni Skate
06-17-2009, 12:13
I think it would just make me laugh to see it. I'm sure they wouldn't look as bad naked as I do fully clothed, so they get the bad side of the deal anyway.
Wise Old Owl
06-17-2009, 12:34
Actually, I met very, very few thru hikers who participated in this. In fact, I can only think of one.
I'm all for nudity, in certain situations. On a hiking trail? Not so much. What if you bump into a group of Boy Scouts or something? I say, put some clothes on.
Boys will be boys, they would laugh their socks off and point! I remember taking a group down a river and the girl scouts spotted the boys and decided to bare all from their canoes...quite a show! It was funny and nothing happened. The boys only paddled harder.:D
Wise Old Owl
06-17-2009, 12:35
I've been on the trail for the past 5 6/21s and I've never seen anyone hiking naked. Maybe this year?
Something to LOOK forward too?:rolleyes:
Boys will be boys, they would laugh their socks off and point! I remember taking a group down a river and the girl scouts spotted the boys and decided to bare all from their canoes...quite a show! It was funny and nothing happened. The boys only paddled harder.:D
Thats what all boy's do paddled harder :D
Buster Martin
06-17-2009, 13:53
Darn it...it's on Father's Day so I won't be on the trail!
ShelterLeopard
06-17-2009, 13:57
But the backpack straps would be sooo uncomfortable! Chafing in places you didn't know you had...
OldStormcrow
06-17-2009, 17:24
But the backpack straps would be sooo uncomfortable! Chafing in places you didn't know you had...
Yep, and I almost always get some sort of huge bug bite on my back underneath my pack.
warraghiyagey
06-17-2009, 21:13
I've been on the trail for the past 5 6/21s and I've never seen anyone hiking naked. Maybe this year?
If you're in Maine in late July you will. . . .:banana:sun:)
Pokey2006
06-18-2009, 03:08
Though, wait! I just realized I have plans to hike with a cute guy that day! I may be changing my tune after all....
sloopjonboswell
06-18-2009, 04:06
i didn't read the thread, if you wanna hike nekkid, hike nekkid, it's fun sometimes but only when it's appropriate. you nekkid hiker you.
sloopjonboswell
06-18-2009, 04:09
and somebody remind me when is it?
Homer&Marje
06-18-2009, 06:45
:rolleyes: oh please, observers of "hike naked day" sicken me. it's like those people that only go to church on easter and christmas ;):D
Who goes to church on Easter or Christmas??? Those are religious holidays? No hiking nekkked day for this pearl white. More afraid of blinding someone from the glare off my nearly chalk, somewhat translucent skin:D:D
Seriously...never the people you want to see naked...are participating
d'shadow
06-18-2009, 14:13
That frightens me!!! thinking of what could be seen hiking specially if the whole time your watching where your going.ewwwwwww well unless it's goodlooking women-NO OFFENSE LADIE's
We ladies feel the same way....how many times I have seen a man that should really not have his shirt off.....no offense;)
We ladies feel the same way....how many times I have seen a man that should really not have his shirt off.....no offense;)
really I tell my wife if men can jog without a shirt, women should be allow also equals rights for all (*) (*)
RITBlake
06-18-2009, 16:07
If you hike naked on the trail you should be arrested just as if you were walking naked down main street.
Pokey2006
06-19-2009, 00:49
We ladies feel the same way....how many times I have seen a man that should really not have his shirt off.....no offense;)
I hate that! Put your damn shirt on, is always my reaction. Even when the guy is attractive (and he rarely is). I don't know why it bothers me so much -- I'm not a prude. But when in public, you should really be wearing appropriate clothing. There's no reason for anyone to be walking down the street half naked.
Sure, God made us naked, but man invented clothing for a reason...
warraghiyagey
06-19-2009, 00:51
Sure, God made us naked, but man invented clothing for a reason...
Yeah, to keep us from seein more boobs. . .:mad::mad::mad: What were they thinking??!?
RITBlake
06-19-2009, 00:55
Did anybody watch the movie "Southbounders" ?
How random was the part where they randomly pass the guy hiking naked.
Pokey2006
06-19-2009, 01:39
Yeah, to keep us from seein more boobs. . .:mad::mad::mad: What were they thinking??!?
Can you imagine what the world would be like if men could see boobs all day??? Nothing would ever get done!
Buzz_Lightfoot
06-19-2009, 07:56
Can you imagine what the world would be like if men could see boobs all day??? Nothing would ever get done!
Not. Like murder and violence on TV, everyone would be so used to it that no one would care to look.
It amazes me that shows like CSI regularly show bodies mutilated almost beyond recognition and folks don't bat an eye yet heaven forbid show a .5 second flash of a womans breast and the uproar lasts for weeks. (Remember, Superbowl?)
My take on it was "Yawn, so what? SHEESH!" Society is nuts sometimes.
BL
Can you imagine what the world would be like if men could see boobs all day??? Nothing would ever get done!
Heaven I'm in Heaven
Hikes in Rain
06-19-2009, 08:46
Not. Like murder and violence on TV, everyone would be so used to it that no one would care to look.
It amazes me that shows like CSI regularly show bodies mutilated almost beyond recognition and folks don't bat an eye yet heaven forbid show a .5 second flash of a womans breast and the uproar lasts for weeks. (Remember, Superbowl?)
My take on it was "Yawn, so what? SHEESH!" Society is nuts sometimes.
BL
Speaking for my admittedly infantile self only, I respectfully disagree. If they're shown, I shall look! And likely make a complete and utter fool of myself. :)
(You make a great point, however! And with the exception of people like me, you're right.)
Pokey2006
06-20-2009, 01:23
There's a whole holiday devoted to this exact pasttime. It's called Mardi Gras.
Chaplain
06-20-2009, 03:03
I hope they all get arrested for exposing themselves. Gives AT hiking a bad name.
Pokey2006
06-20-2009, 03:14
You know, I don't agree with the practice, I think it's stupid and immature, but I wouldn't want anyone to get arrested for doing it.
I feel the same way about mooning the Cog. Dumb and immature. But I definitely disagreed with the tickets that were handed out to some hikers caught doing it.
Jim Adams
06-20-2009, 03:20
such a closed minded country!
geek
Desert Reprobate
06-20-2009, 07:11
Don't look, Ethel
Buzz_Lightfoot
06-20-2009, 07:31
Don't look, Ethel
(Reporter):
Hello, everybody, this is your action news reporter with all the news
that is news across the nation, on the scene at the supermarket. There
seems to have been some disturbance here. Pardon me, sir, did you see
what happened?
(Witness):
Yeah, I did. I's standin' overe there by the tomaters, and here he
come, running through the pole beans, through the fruits and vegetables,
nekkid as a jay bird. And I hollered over t' Ethel, I said, "Don't
look, Ethel!" But it's too late, she'd already been incensed.
(Chorus)
Here he comes, look at that, look at that
There he goes, look at that, look at that
And he ain't wearin' no clothes
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
Look at that, look at that
Fastest thing on two feet
Look at that, look at that
He's just as proud as he can be
Of his anatomy
He goin' give us a peek
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
Look at that, look at that
He likes to show off his physique
Look at that, look at that
If there's an audience to be found
He'll be streakin' around
Invitin' public critique
(Reporter):
This is your action news reporter once again, and we're here at the gas
station. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
(Witness):
Yeah, I did. I's just in here gettin my car checked, he just appeared
out of the traffic. Come streakin' around the grease rack there, didn't
have nothin' on but a smile. I looked in there, and Ethel was gettin'
her a cold drink. I hollered, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too
late. She'd already been mooned. Flashed her right there in front of
the shock absorbers.
(Chorus)
He ain't crude, look at that, look at that
He ain't lewd, look at that, look at that
He's just in the mood to run in the nude
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
Look at that, look at that
He likes to turn the other cheek
Look at that, look at that
He's always makin' the news
Wearin' just his tennis shoes
Guess you could call him unique
(Reporter):
Once again, your action news reporter in the booth at the gym, covering
the disturbance at the basketball playoff. Pardon me, sir, did you see
what happened?
(Witness):
Yeah, I did. Half time, I's just goin' down thar to get Ethel a snow
cone. And here he come, right out of the cheap seats, dribbling, right
down the middle of the court. Didn't have on nothing but his PF's.
Made a hook shot and got out through the concessions stand. I hollered up
at Ethel, I said, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too late. She'd
already got a free shot. Grandstandin', right there in front of the
home team.
(Chorus) (Witness):
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Here he comes again.
Look at that, look at that Who's that with him?
The fastest thing on two feet Ethel? Is that you, Ethel?
Look at that, look at that What do you think you're
He's just as proud as he can be doin'? You git your
Of his anatomy clothes on!
He's gonna give us a peek
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Ethel! Where you goin'?
Look at that, look at that Ethel, you shameless
He likes to show off his physique hussy! Say it isn't so,
Look at that, look at that Ethel! Ethelllllll!!!
If there's an audience to be found
He'll be streakin' around
Invitin' public critique
kayak karl
06-20-2009, 07:55
(Reporter):
Hello, everybody, this is your action news reporter with all the news
that is news across the nation, on the scene at the supermarket. There
seems to have been some disturbance here. Pardon me, sir, did you see
what happened?
(Witness):
Yeah, I did. I's standin' overe there by the tomaters, and here he
come, running through the pole beans, through the fruits and vegetables,
nekkid as a jay bird. And I hollered over t' Ethel, I said, "Don't
look, Ethel!" But it's too late, she'd already been incensed.
(Chorus)
Here he comes, look at that, look at that
There he goes, look at that, look at that
And he ain't wearin' no clothes
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
Look at that, look at that
Fastest thing on two feet
Look at that, look at that
He's just as proud as he can be
Of his anatomy
He goin' give us a peek
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
Look at that, look at that
He likes to show off his physique
Look at that, look at that
If there's an audience to be found
He'll be streakin' around
Invitin' public critique
(Reporter):
This is your action news reporter once again, and we're here at the gas
station. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
(Witness):
Yeah, I did. I's just in here gettin my car checked, he just appeared
out of the traffic. Come streakin' around the grease rack there, didn't
have nothin' on but a smile. I looked in there, and Ethel was gettin'
her a cold drink. I hollered, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too
late. She'd already been mooned. Flashed her right there in front of
the shock absorbers.
(Chorus)
He ain't crude, look at that, look at that
He ain't lewd, look at that, look at that
He's just in the mood to run in the nude
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
Look at that, look at that
He likes to turn the other cheek
Look at that, look at that
He's always makin' the news
Wearin' just his tennis shoes
Guess you could call him unique
(Reporter):
Once again, your action news reporter in the booth at the gym, covering
the disturbance at the basketball playoff. Pardon me, sir, did you see
what happened?
(Witness):
Yeah, I did. Half time, I's just goin' down thar to get Ethel a snow
cone. And here he come, right out of the cheap seats, dribbling, right
down the middle of the court. Didn't have on nothing but his PF's.
Made a hook shot and got out through the concessions stand. I hollered up
at Ethel, I said, "Don't look, Ethel!" But it was too late. She'd
already got a free shot. Grandstandin', right there in front of the
home team.
(Chorus) (Witness):
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Here he comes again.
Look at that, look at that Who's that with him?
The fastest thing on two feet Ethel? Is that you, Ethel?
Look at that, look at that What do you think you're
He's just as proud as he can be doin'? You git your
Of his anatomy clothes on!
He's gonna give us a peek
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Ethel! Where you goin'?
Look at that, look at that Ethel, you shameless
He likes to show off his physique hussy! Say it isn't so,
Look at that, look at that Ethel! Ethelllllll!!!
If there's an audience to be found
He'll be streakin' around
Invitin' public critique
LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIPv9AtZ2zE had to check your age:) now you just need a reason to post "Gitarzan"
Buzz_Lightfoot
06-20-2009, 08:37
LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIPv9AtZ2zE had to check your age:) now you just need a reason to post "Gitarzan"
lol, thanks I had never seen a music video to that.
...and their voices unite in the pale moonlight... it's dynamite.. it's outa sight... let's hear it... riiiight NOW!
After all these years guitarzan still makes me grin.
BL
kayak karl
06-20-2009, 10:00
After all these years guitarzan still makes me grin.
BL
then grin:D and carry moonbeams home in a jar................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq1snyaPle0&feature=related
Mr. Magoo
06-20-2009, 12:03
"My name is Joe Brassiere, and I support boobies on the trail."
kayak karl
06-20-2009, 14:32
"My name is Joe Brassiere, and I support boobies on the trail."
Nazca booby (masked booby)
http://www.darwinsgalapagos.com/gallery/MaskedBoobies.jpg
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/Galapagos%20Pictures%20-%20Nazca%20booby%20%28masked%20booby%29%20Sula%20g ranti
the only time I was on the trail 6/21 was in 05. I left Bears Den totally unaware of what day it was. A short while later, I came to the highway at Snickers Gap (a pretty busy highway, by the way) and saw two guys who were running across naked. I couldn't believe it! I only saw their backsides, but that was more than enough... I thought "oh, it must be June 21st". I crossed the highway and hiked on. Luckily they hiked faster than I, so I never saw them again.
Cookerhiker
06-21-2009, 09:09
Today on the MSN website: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31447805?GT1=43001
If you hike naked on the trail you should be arrested just as if you were walking naked down main street.
So I suppose hiking naked in Vermont is a-ok since nakedidity is not illegal. Disrobing in public is a crime in VT, but not public nudity.
http://www.fox44.net/Global/story.asp?S=10529705
So, if anyone wants to get there naked hiking on without worrying about the authorita head on up to VT.
Happy Naked Hiking Day!
So I suppose hiking naked in Vermont is a-ok since nakedidity is not illegal. Disrobing in public is a crime in VT, but not public nudity.
http://www.fox44.net/Global/story.asp?S=10529705
So, if anyone wants to get there naked hiking on without worrying about the authorita head on up to VT.
Happy Naked Hiking Day!
Warning: hiking naked in new england today in the cool rain, could lead to serious side effects, including wet willies and serious shrinkage. excercise extreme caution and watch your valuables.
vonfrick
06-21-2009, 10:15
http://images1.cafepress.com/product/202166321v6_350x350_Front.jpg
http://images1.cafepress.com/product/202166321v6_350x350_Front.jpg
show off...
vonfrick
06-21-2009, 10:18
show off...
you gotta bust outta there my friend :(
vamelungeon
06-21-2009, 10:20
Hike Naked Day is the one and only reason I would like there to be more stinging nettles.
Trillium
06-21-2009, 10:21
Today on the MSN website: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31447805?GT1=43001
did you notice the category this was posted under?
<LI class=item1 itxtvisited="1">U.S. news (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032525/ns/us_news) <LI class=item2 itxtvisited="1">Weird news (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4429957/ns/us_news-weird_news)
that's right WEIRD news!
the chances you'd find me nude hiking are slim and none and slim just left town.
you gotta bust outta there my friend :(
hehe that ain't how i meant it ...
i got the shirt that says 'what happens in vt, stays in vt' ;)
So who's out hikin' nekkit today?
Sorry I can't hang out with you folks.
Huh? What did I say?
Wise Old Owl
06-21-2009, 20:38
such a closed minded country!
geek
I disagree,
Jim, when you turn 50 what is left to do? Hang around naked with like minded old hikers.:eek:
I disagree,
Jim, when you turn 50 what is left to do? Hang around naked with like minded old hikers.:eek:
thats all i need to see abunch 50 year old naken folks in the woods my eyes my eyes:bse
Tennessee Viking
06-21-2009, 21:09
Why would anyone want to do this...gosh us hikers are not one of the prettiest crowds out there after a few days on trail.
Why would anyone want to do this...gosh us hikers are not one of the prettiest crowds out there after a few days on trail.
dude, you gotta play it out before you pass judgement...
tin man: hi gorgeous hiker babe (ghb)
ghb: uh yeah (strange look), hi
tin man: it's hike naked day, whadya say, take our clothes off?
ghb: nooooo!!!
tin man: tell you what, you don't i will, wink wink wink
ghb: (split second later) zip, zip, tear, okay dude, keep your panties on, no need to make frightening threats
works every time :o
BlindFaith
06-21-2009, 21:48
Today was our last day on the trail and we didn't see any naked hikers, thankfully. Some things just shouldn't be done naked!
Wise Old Owl
06-21-2009, 22:29
There we are we are, we just reached a consensus about old folk that are nekid.... No need to see it.....
END OF THREAD.
warraghiyagey
06-21-2009, 23:25
Boobs. . . .
Boobs. . . .
i saw that. . . .
Rockhound
06-22-2009, 13:29
So what is worse, aggressive dogs, pot/cigarette smokers in shelters, fall down drunks around the campfire, sites with tons of trash, billy bad azzes looking for a fight or catching a blur of a naked hiker as they pass by on the trail? It's a fun frivilous activity that occurs 1 day a year. Really, the complete prudes should remove those sticks from from their orafices. Hint: you will have to get naked to do it.
Pokey2006
06-22-2009, 16:43
So what is worse, aggressive dogs, pot/cigarette smokers in shelters, fall down drunks around the campfire, sites with tons of trash, billy bad azzes looking for a fight or catching a blur of a naked hiker as they pass by on the trail? It's a fun frivilous activity that occurs 1 day a year. Really, the complete prudes should remove those sticks from from their orafices. Hint: you will have to get naked to do it.
I think the problem is that the "holiday" is not universally known, outside of the AT thru-hiking community. Boy Scouts, families, average day-hikers do not know about it. If it ever becomes more well known by the general public -- and families, etc., know to stay away from the trail on that day -- then I wouldn't have an issue with it. But as it is now, it's just not appropriate, IMO. It's just about having respect for others who are using the trail.
I think the problem is that the "holiday" is not universally known, outside of the AT thru-hiking community. Boy Scouts, families, average day-hikers do not know about it. If it ever becomes more well known by the general public -- and families, etc., know to stay away from the trail on that day -- then I wouldn't have an issue with it. But as it is now, it's just not appropriate, IMO. It's just about having respect for others who are using the trail.
it's never appropriate... trail is always open to all comers