Why we hike….

[Dean L]

There is more to life than increasing its speed.

[John Quinn]

That is why we hike.

[Stephen M]

I started hiking in the Irish mountains when I was 12 and was hooked from day one, fast forward a quarter of a century later and I still love it.

For me its about getting out in the outdoors and not how much miles I pull off.

I was out with a newbie buddy last week and he was suffering from mileage fever big time.

[David Thomas]

10) I'm a better tour guide for friends, the more I get out.
9) It justifies all the cool gear I have.
8) I often harvest berries as I hike.
7) Sometimes I meet interesting people.
6) It makes my dog happy.
5) I come up with better technical solutions in my professional work while hiking than while sitting at a desk.
4) The exercise is good for me.
3) It is a meaningfully, bonding experience as a couple and as a family.
2) I appreciate the scenic beauty of the outdoors.
1) It clears my head.

[EndoftheTrail]

In no particular order…

1. nature
2. camaraderie
3. keep in shape
4. physical and mental relaxation
5. gear buying :)

[BlackHatGuy]

Because my bike has a flat tire and I'm too lazy to fix it.

[Ken Thompson]

Learned to walk. Putting that skill to good use. It just seems so natural. I've always been a walker.

[Brian Lewis]

No one has mentioned weight loss yet? Then I'll mention weight loss. Well, and just generally getting in better shape in the way the I prefer to do it.

[Sarah Kirkconnell]

It clears my mind. I feel recharged after any hike, be it 1/10 mile nature loop to whatever.

I get to eat great food:

I get to forage:

Frolic in wildflowers:

That is pretty much it ;-)

[Mike W]

Because the best fishing spots don't have roads near them… come to think of it… the best fishing spots don't even have trails near them! :)

[Paul Wagner]

I love David's post…

And I would add that it's the best quality time I get with my wife ever.

Plus the fishing and scenery. And exercise

[Justin Baker]

Because you know, nature and stuff…

[Hoot Filsinger]

1) I am bipedal-walking is efficient and takes me to rarely seen environs.
2) Hiking is adventurous – adventure raises my excitement for life.
3) Hiking/backpacking is arduous – hard work promotes fitness and self esteem.
4) Hiking requires skills, planning, and adaptability – these help me in my day to day life.
5) Hiking is humbling – this keeps me grounded and makes me contemplate.

Hiking/backpacking has given me more joy, fond memories, and taught me more about myself and the complex world I live in than any other activity of my life. Hiking is my bliss.

[Ken Thompson]

Hoot. That is a great answer!

[Leigh Baker]

Pretty much all the above…oh and mainly,'cause when I don't I get grumpy :-(

[dirtbag]

Because I can
Because I love that I can wander through the forests and over the mountains for an extended period of time with everything I need carried on my back
Because I love the outdoors
Because I love getting to places and seeing things that not everyone else gets to see
Because I love the Tranquiity
Because I need to escape everyday hustle n bustle of life
Because I enjoy the exercise and physical exertion
Because I love the feeling of reaching a summit and thinking.."WOW"
Because I love to wake up as the early sun rises and be surrounded by stunning creations of mother nature
Because I enjoy being outside in all types of weather
Because it doesn't cost me much for a night out, a weekend, a week or longer
Because I can do it and enjoy it

[Brian Mix]

It also allows me to run from my problems.

[Richard Scruggs]

Because it's there, and it's fun.

Plus most of that other stuff, too.

[Matt Dirksen]

To reconnect with the four-leggeds,
And leave behind the four-wheeled.

[Jeff M.]

Being out in nature
Photography
Getting away from people
Time to really think

[Tipi Walter]

Why do I hike?

[Jay Wilkerson]

Because I really like it!

[Michael Driscoll]

Last week… I need to get out more…

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