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Homer&Marje
07-03-2008, 20:25
Threads about Hiking. Thats what we need.
I enjoy hiking because if I walk far enough into the woods, I can't hear the cars go by on a road, and that brings me peace.
Happy Trails
For the solitude, and the opportunity to experience the natural world quietly.
Ghosthiker
07-03-2008, 20:45
For the solitude and serenity of getting away from cell phones, e-mails and the rest of the daily grind.
I have several reasons, but I think the best answer is for the journey itself – all the pains and joys, all the experiences that comes with a 2160 mile walk in the woods”.
modiyooch
07-03-2008, 20:58
the beauty, the solitude, and to get away from hectic schedules.
4eyedbuzzard
07-03-2008, 21:04
I like to **** where the bears do. :D
[Well, it was better than paraphrasing "to get away from it all" - the rest of you guys got it covered already];)
Frolicking Dinosaurs
07-03-2008, 21:05
The chance to see the wondrous things God created that just aren't available anywhere else.
Its cheaper than therapy!
doggiebag
07-03-2008, 21:22
It's part of my "buns of steel" regimen and I was raised by wolves.
Odd Thomas
07-03-2008, 21:29
To get to the other side
To seek a different sense of place, a momentary change and alteration in the senses through experiencing a different place.
fiddlehead
07-03-2008, 21:49
As the Aussies say: "No worries Mate!"
Homer&Marje
07-03-2008, 21:53
To walk through black flies, swamps, poison ivy and rain, only to come upon a tree and say " That's the coolest tree I have ever been privelidged to witness with my own eyes"
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=25532&original=1&c=member&imageuser=17846
shelterbuilder
07-03-2008, 21:59
solitude.
ChinMusic
07-03-2008, 22:00
To see things I would never otherwise see and fight Father Time.
I go hiking into the woods because when I'm there, I realize that I don't have to hear people give me their excuses as to why they don't need to protect a $30,000 vehicle with a $1,200 extended service contract.
to get away from those telemarketers trying to sell me extended warranty.
it's also the cheapest way to experience the wilderness.
to get away from those telemarketers trying to sell me extended warranty.
:)
Those people sure have a tough job and probably should go out for a long hike as well. But it's still not quite as tough as mine in the dealership face to face with people...
My second favorite thing to do after taking a hike in the woods is to come back to the dealership and see those same excuse giving folks in the service department. I love karma.:sun
stranger
07-03-2008, 22:48
It's mentally very easy and you don't really need to think about anything other than putting one foot in front of the other, you have clear direction and the forest always puts me at ease.
bloodmountainman
07-03-2008, 23:01
to give the body and mind THE natural workout.
At my age when it comes to the knees and legs......use 'em or lose 'em!!
oops... more than one sentence!
Lone Wolf
07-03-2008, 23:06
i enjoy hiking cuz there's a buffet to be found every 4 to 7 days
i enjoy hiking cuz there's a buffet to be found every 4 to 7 days
Who needs a buffet when you've got Ramen with melted cheese bits and hunks of greasy sausage. Skittles for dessert. Yummmmmmmmm. :D :banana
Lone Wolf
07-03-2008, 23:16
i hate cheese
NO problem, more pepper jack for me.
doggiebag
07-03-2008, 23:33
i hate cheese
Even Fermunda?
Lone Wolf
07-03-2008, 23:33
Even Fermunda?
you mean frumunda :rolleyes:
I love hiking because the beauty and solitude of mountain wilderness, generally only accessible by hiking, is the greatest gift and reward any man can hope to receive.
Nearly Normal
07-03-2008, 23:57
to curse phillip morris.
River Runner
07-04-2008, 00:23
I love feeling the stress melt away as I look at nature's beauty.
My reasons have never wavered over the years.
The glory, the chicks and the hope of winning a championship.
Woops, wrong speech.
Just the chicks:)
I like hiking because, in my everyday life I'm surrounded by manmade things, and when I'm hiking, I'm surrounded by God made things, which helps me feel closer to Him.
Homer&Marje
07-04-2008, 06:34
I am going on a 3 day hike today, i started eating ramen two days ago, for god sakes i work in a fine dining italian restaurant, but two days out i'm like oooooh ramen, with cheese bits, and pepperoni, and a mosquito, mmmmmmmm! Say it with me now BO - DAY - GA
Survivor Dave
07-04-2008, 06:57
I like hiking because it takes me away from WhiteBlaze......:rolleyes::D
Jim Adams
07-04-2008, 07:06
FREEDOM!
geek
It helps me find my happy place.
bigmac_in
07-04-2008, 09:04
I love getting back to nature and away from the rat race for a while, and enjoying the spectacular things mother nature supplies in the woods.
Sailor (The other one)
07-04-2008, 09:23
FREEDOM!
geek
That's it.
musicwoman
07-04-2008, 09:27
Whatever problems or worries that I have seem to disappear once I am surrounded by the beauty of the woods.
Two Speed
07-04-2008, 09:33
The reason I enjoy backpacking is any problems are mine, the solutions are for me to find and I'll either enjoy the satisfaction of solving the problem or I'll pay the price.
(My current job consists of an odd combination of cat herding and catching fog with a fork, with occasional forays into the Silly Arguments Room (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkPnNV7lh5s).)
bigcranky
07-04-2008, 09:45
Because a bad day on the Trail is still better than a good day at work.
Insomuch as I am able to be both a part of nature and be separate from it, so as to be able to reflect upon it and be inspired by it; and notwithstanding my desire to protect myself and my family from the severe and unforgiving wrath which nature can strike upon us; I have grown to realize that as much as life is so worth living, and hiking alone or with ones friends and family is so much closer to real life and real living than the wasteful alternatives of todays world; hike I shall.
doggiebag
07-04-2008, 10:03
Good training for worst case scenarios: I want to be known as the homeless guy who really has his **** together.
Insomuch as I am able to be both a part of nature and be separate from it, so as to be able to reflect upon it and be inspired by it; and notwithstanding my desire to protect myself and my family from the severe and unforgiving wrath which nature can strike upon us; I have grown to realize that as much as life is so worth living, and hiking alone or with ones friends and family is so much closer to real life and real living than the wasteful alternatives of todays world; ergo, hike I shall.
Insomuch as I am able to be both a part of nature and be separate from it, so as to be able to reflect upon it and be inspired by it; and notwithstanding my desire to protect myself and my family from the severe and unforgiving wrath which nature can strike upon us; I have grown to realize that as much as life is so worth living, and that hiking alone or with ones friends and family is so much closer to real life and real living than the wasteful alternatives of todays world; ergo, hike I shall.
FREEDOM!
geek
..just another word for nothing left to lose. ;) :D :banana
Jim Adams
07-04-2008, 10:32
..just another word for nothing left to lose. ;) :D :banana
THE only time in my life where EVERY decision is mine and I have NO ONE else to answer too.:-?
geek
Wise Old Owl
07-04-2008, 17:19
As the Aussies say: "No worries Mate!"
No Worries Mate!
Its the only time I don't feel guilty about not answering the phone.
Sissygirl
07-04-2008, 20:26
It reminds me who is really in charge and I revel in that thought!
Homer&Marje
07-04-2008, 20:58
Insomuch as I am able to be both a part of nature and be separate from it, so as to be able to reflect upon it and be inspired by it; and notwithstanding my desire to protect myself and my family from the severe and unforgiving wrath which nature can strike upon us; I have grown to realize that as much as life is so worth living, and that hiking alone or with ones friends and family is so much closer to real life and real living than the wasteful alternatives of todays world; ergo, hike I shall.
ok. we have all got a grammar lesson today thanks to the redundantly long sentence produced. what JAK is trying to say in lamens terms is " If i dont go hiking, long supposedly non-fragmented sentences run through my head and it's hard to concentrate, for some reason the trees dont look like words and semi-colons"... no but I too have an uncle.
superman
07-04-2008, 20:58
I love feeling the stress melt away as I look at nature's beauty.
Yes, as I began hiking a new feeling came over me. I didn't know what it was. It felt sort of good but sort of troubling. Maybe I was having a medical malfunction. I'd felt it before a long long time ago...maybe when I was a teenager. It turned out that I was experiencing low stress. Unfortunately, it's not permanent.
I can't find the words to describe why, but nothing makes me happier than to be hiking.
Kerosene
07-05-2008, 12:30
I love feeling the stress melt away as I look at nature's beauty.This, plus the joy of being self-sufficient.
For that one moment that can't be captured anywhere but on the trail.
brotheral
07-05-2008, 16:02
"I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits unless I spend four hours a day, at least, and it is commonly more than that , sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements." by H.D. Thoreau :-?
Nicksaari
07-05-2008, 20:53
..................
it's one of the only parts of my life where I don't have some one telling me I'm doing it wrong and to do it their way.
Homer&Marje
07-05-2008, 22:07
it's one of the only parts of my life where I don't have some one telling me I'm doing it wrong and to do it their way. hiking and music are the only 2 places I know like that.
Best reply yet. but that's my opinion. Look Down for Punn:D
Phlashlite
07-05-2008, 22:20
The challenge and satisfaction.
knicksin2010
07-06-2008, 09:11
I like eating a lot of ice cream
saimyoji
07-06-2008, 11:05
the trees are so much happier when i walk by ;)
minnesotasmith
07-06-2008, 11:31
"Why I hike is more complicated than one sentence would cover, like how it is with my professional knowledge, loyalties, and personal philosophy."
Pacific Tortuga
07-06-2008, 12:27
I hike to keep my faith in protecting it, alive.
"If you do not believe that one can make a difference
Sleep in your tent with A mosquito" Dalia Lama
I love the challenge of being at the bottom of a mountain and the thrill of being on top.
Mrs Baggins
07-06-2008, 20:30
It gives me a sense of self confidence, self reliance, and courage that I cannot get any other way.
Lone Wolf
07-06-2008, 20:33
so i can drink pure water from momma earth's breast and not worry about filtering and treating
Pedaling Fool
07-06-2008, 23:11
The appetite you build-up during a long distance hike is probably what I like best; to get it you have to suffer a little, but it's well worth it and such an awesome feeling.
Because I can. Not everyone has that option and I don't ever want to take that fact for granted.
Top three reasons why I hike already posted by others: the chicks, the free food, and it's way better than working. Not necessarily in that order.
Odd Thomas
07-07-2008, 06:55
Top three reasons why I hike already posted by others: the chicks, the free food, and it's way better than working. Not necessarily in that order.
Not necessarily in any other order. :p
When I see something really awesome I just feel sorry for all those who'll never see it because they're not willing to do what it takes to get there.
I can't do this in just one sentence! I love the peace, beauty, and lack of stress that I experience in God's world. Society places a lot of expectations on us (which is the source of a lot of stress!) and I like to get away from it all as often as I can.
A few weeks ago, I saw in the news an article about people who wanted some of their limbs amputated. No good reason why they wanted an amputation, they just wanted one. The one guy interviewed wanted his left arm amputated just because he felt as though it didn't belong on his body.
I wonder how many phobias and mental conditions like this one would disappear if these people had to spend a couple of months in the wilderness backpacking and surviving. These people have so much time on their hands that they can obsess about irrational ideas... They wouldn't have time for that on the trail! There would be no time for the anorexic to worry about how much they weigh (though it could be a good thing if you could get them to obsess about how much their packs weigh:-?) Just my 2 cents.
Self-sufficiency - knowing that I can go wherever I want, stop whenever I want, and be perfectly safe and comfortable - this is a very liberating feeling.
FallGirl
07-07-2008, 11:24
First and foremost, I hike to appreciate being able to walk; get told once you may not be able to walk ever again and you hear the tops of mountains call like never before.
phenimore
07-07-2008, 11:37
I hike for the romance of it and it's always fun to meet other people who understand that.
cowboy nichols
07-07-2008, 11:55
I Think,therefore I hike.:-?
Bearpaw88
07-07-2008, 12:26
Freedom
sherrill
07-07-2008, 12:35
I hike because I can.
Exactly. Everytime I hike I give thanks that I have the ability to walk and get out in the woods.
BINGO!!!! I was without the ability to walk for many years....now, I'm a hiker, waitress, and love doing Daily laps around town......Three cheers for legs!!!!!!
BINGO!!!! I was without the ability to walk for many years....now, I'm a hiker, waitress, and love doing Daily laps around town......Three cheers for legs!!!!!!
I think I know where you're coming from. February 1989 I broke my femur while skiing in Maine -- surgery, two-week hospital stay, crutches, cane, a few months of rehab just to walk properly again. Later that year when I "decided" to hike the AT, one of my reasons was simply to celebrate the ability to walk again. I still had a bunch of stainless steel hardware in my leg as I did that walk.
If you find someone's posts routinely annoying you can go to "UserCP" and add that person to your "ignore" list; then you won't see their posts.
I've put a few folks on ignore for a while, and probably have been put on ignore by a few, too. :cool:
Thanks for the tip, Two Speed.
Wise Old Owl
07-07-2008, 16:08
God's handywork inspires me to hike.
Homer&Marje
07-07-2008, 16:27
If I ignore them though i reduce my chances of being able to warn my fellow hikers of incoming stupidity... no sir they need me out there. gotta stick with my own thread though....
I enjoy hiking because when my feet hurt at the end of a long day, my brain doesn't follow suit. Quite the contrary after a long day of work.
generoll
07-07-2008, 17:23
Freedom
Ditto.........
rasudduth
07-07-2008, 23:04
I hike to achieve a walking zen mode with the freedom to experience and enjoy random events, and the perspective to deal with them in a healthy way.
I hike because, Every time I need to talk with GOD,I do what I have done for many years,climb the mountain.
Moses
Darwin again
07-08-2008, 21:06
I hike for all the hot chicks I meet out there.:p
Odd Thomas
07-08-2008, 21:08
I hike because, Every time I need to talk with GOD,I do what I have done for many years,climb the mountain.
Moses
I bet you can ford the Kennebec no matter what the water height. ;)
Now if I just find that staff
funkcicle
07-09-2008, 07:56
I Think,therefore I hike.:-?
I hike, therefore I am.:sun
Bare Bear
07-09-2008, 10:00
Walking in the woods gives me time to think, usually about all the really cool people I am meeting along the way.
Wise Old Owl
07-09-2008, 23:16
I bet you can ford the Kennebec no matter what the water height. ;)
Dude - You are clearly not right in the :D!
Oh! I hike because it reminds me of my childhood. Takes me back to growing up running free in the woods with no worries or responsibilities. I feel happy and free when I'm on the trail.
it's One Of The Only Parts Of My Life Where I Don't Have Some One Telling Me I'm Doing It Wrong And To Do It Their Way.
A-men!!!
also, i just like to be alone.
Freedom
The easiest explaination for me...
BobTheBuilder
07-10-2008, 14:09
1. Because it is an experience like no other in the world today, and I crave the experience.
2. All of my decisions only affect me.
3. The cougars back home dig rugged, middle-aged men.
1. Because it is an experience like no other in the world today, and I crave the experience.
2. All of my decisions only affect me.
3. The cougars back home dig rugged, middle-aged men.
LOL I have something to look forward to!
I'm too cheap to pay for a gym membership or a "real" vacation. :cool:
DesertMTB
07-10-2008, 15:41
Physical challenge and just the pureness and simplicity of hiking. I don't really care that much for the scenery. That is just icing on the cake for me.
Alligator
07-10-2008, 16:23
I enjoy hiking because it puts me in the zone.