Quote Originally Posted by redparade View Post
Oh! I didn't mean to imply that most men on the trail aren't great - most are! I hope I didn't come across as combative

But my handful of experiences with less respectable guys have been really startling. I think they make a big impression on me because I never expect to encounter any sexism at all on the trail (I know this is naive to think... you find all kinds in all places)...
I assume the guys you are talking about are the same jerks that we all try to avoid. I have spent lots of nights at shelters and have not seen much sexism on the trail. I have run into general bad behavior on a few occasions. When I come across people on the trail I do not feel comfortable with I either hike on or set up my tent away from them.