how do i convince family that im not going to die out there?

**Ipath** · 03-21-2011, 16:02

i have plenty of outdoor experience and have been hiking threw the mountains tons of times. but my family lives under a giant cape of fear of everything that isn't outside of there little box there scared of. all they say is how people get killed out here on the trail every-year. witch i dont think is true at all and how they dont want me going cause they think im gonna die just like every time i go hiking. how do i convince them that this just simply is not the case. all they talk about is how im gonna disappear and get lost

. this happens everytime i go hiking but because i will be gone for so long this time there really freaking out. i have tried everything possible that i can think of. how do i convince them?

**bigmac_in** · 03-21-2011, 16:10

I see you are from Indiana - want me to come talk to them?

**Raul Perez** · 03-21-2011, 16:11

Tell your family to flip the bill for a Spot 2 so they can track you on google map. It also allows you to send text messages letting them know you are ok and if you are in real serious danger you can hit the Rescue button.

http://www.gpstrackersandmore.com/spot2-gps-tracker

**bigmac_in** · 03-21-2011, 16:13

Originally Posted by Raul Perez

Tell your family to flip the bill for a Spot 2 so they can track you on google map. It also allows you to send text messages letting them know you are ok and if you are in real serious danger you can hit the Rescue button.

http://www.gpstrackersandmore.com/spot2-gps-tracker

Screw that - they need to get over it. You are in more danger just getting to the trail than being on it.

**sheepdog** · 03-21-2011, 16:14

Originally Posted by bigmac_in

Screw that - they need to get over it. You are in more danger just getting to the trail than being on it.

Don't sugar coat it, just say what's on your mind.

**Ipath** · 03-21-2011, 16:16

Originally Posted by bigmac_in

Screw that - they need to get over it. You are in more danger just getting to the trail than being on it.

seriously tried explaining this to them. they dont seem to understand. i just dont even know anymore. the main thing is my car is broke down so my grandpal was gonna give me a ride to the start of the trail. but due to family fear mongering they no longer are willing to so i gotta find other transportation or some how magicly convince them..

**Raul Perez** · 03-21-2011, 16:18

Originally Posted by bigmac_in

Screw that - they need to get over it. You are in more danger just getting to the trail than being on it.

LOL

Well you could tell them to suck it up and tape an aspirin to their forehead cause you're leavin no matter what...

or...

Try to meet them halfway

I'm just giving options.

**bigmac_in** · 03-21-2011, 16:22

Originally Posted by Raul Perez

LOL

Well you could tell them to suck it up and tape an aspirin to their forehead cause you're leavin no matter what...

or...

Try to meet them halfway

I'm just giving options.

Too bad everyone on here doesn't have your sense of humor.

I'm sure it is an option for some - but personally, I'd never cave to it.

**-SEEKER-** · 03-21-2011, 16:22

Maybe have them look at other hikers journals or read some posts here on WB?

**Ipath** · 03-21-2011, 16:23

Originally Posted by Raul Perez

LOL

Well you could tell them to suck it up and tape an aspirin to their forehead cause you're leavin no matter what...

or...

Try to meet them halfway

I'm just giving options.

lol they know that pretty much what i have to do everytime i go hiking witch leaves them in anger tears. but my car broke and they were my transportation before the fear mongering now im stuck...

i just dont get people these days...

**Sickmont** · 03-21-2011, 16:24

Maybe the easiest way to convince them is just by not dying when you're out there period.....

**Ipath** · 03-21-2011, 16:25

Originally Posted by -SEEKER-

Maybe have them look at other hikers journals or read some posts here on WB?

the main thing is my grandpals brother from atlanta said that there are parts of the trail were atleast 40 people are murdered every year! thats what sealed the deal on them not willing to give me a ride.

i was like ***? were do you even get that sort of information from? that is simply not true....

**Raul Perez** · 03-21-2011, 16:32

So the GPS tracker is not an option....

**cricket71** · 03-21-2011, 16:36

hitch then call em when u get there thats what I did when I went to jamaca at 18. I actually flew tough to hitch across the water, but i called when i got there. couldn't do much the "love ya mom c-ya soon, outta change by" they were mad but they got over it when i came home.

**innermountain** · 03-21-2011, 16:40

There may be nothing you can say to make them feel better. Perhaps having them come out hiking with you would help alleviate their fears?

**sheepdog** · 03-21-2011, 16:41

Originally Posted by Ipath

lol they know that pretty much what i have to do everytime i go hiking witch leaves them in anger tears. but my car broke and they were my transportation before the fear mongering now im stuck...

i just dont get people these days...

prove to them that you are an adult and can overcome problems.

find a ride to the trail with out their help.

**Ipath** · 03-21-2011, 16:41

Originally Posted by Raul Perez

Tell your family to flip the bill for a Spot 2 so they can track you on google map. It also allows you to send text messages letting them know you are ok and if you are in real serious danger you can hit the Rescue button.

http://www.gpstrackersandmore.com/spot2-gps-tracker

how hard is this to setup or do you even have to set it up at all?

**WingedMonkey** · 03-21-2011, 16:44

Originally Posted by Ipath

seriously tried explaining this to them. they dont seem to understand. i just dont even know anymore. the main thing is my car is broke down so my grandpal was gonna give me a ride to the start of the trail. but due to family fear mongering they no longer are willing to so i gotta find other transportation or some how magicly convince them..

If you can't figure out how to get to the trail...you probably are going to die on the trail.

**Ipath** · 03-21-2011, 16:45

Originally Posted by WingedMonkey

If you can't figure out how to get to the trail...you probably are going to die on the trail.

sigh i know how to get there but its a bit hard to get there from indiana without a car and i dont know people willing to give me a ride... worse comes to worse ill just hitch but i would rather it not come to that...

**sheepdog** · 03-21-2011, 16:46

Originally Posted by Ipath

sigh i know how to get there but its a bit hard to get there from indiana without a car and i dont know people willing to give me a ride... worse comes to worse ill just hitch but i would rather it not come to that...

there's always the dog

or amtrack

Thread: how do i convince family that im not going to die out there?

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

how do i convince family that im not going to die out there?

Posting Permissions