Outdoor Activities/Sports

[RaleighBlue]

Anyone into this kind of stuff? Hiking, Kayaking, mountain climbing and the like?

I'm into backpacking/backwoods camping myself. I've kayaked before, and enjoyed that as well, but don't own my own boat yet, so that's more of a rare occurrence for me.

 

[Sapie88]

I used to be a proficient kayaker. Now I can barely fit in one.

 

[RAFUH]

Absolutely love hiking and camping. I did a lot of backpacking/backwoods camping in the Ozarks back in the day. Have to admit, prefer a few amenities as I get on in years

 

[SerenityNigh]

Absolutely love hiking and camping. I did a lot of backpacking/backwoods camping in the Ozarks back in the day. Have to admit, prefer a few amenities as I get on in years

I know what this feels like; not a backpacker myself, but a weekend trip to Hot Springs with walking/hiking by day and Embassy Suites by night is my kind of trip...

Used to do quite a bit of running myself, but not sure that counts as "outdoors"

 

[RaleighBlue]

Absolutely love hiking and camping. I did a lot of backpacking/backwoods camping in the Ozarks back in the day. Have to admit, prefer a few amenities as I get on in years

I'm planning to go up to Shenandoah in a few weeks and tramp around the Loft Mountain area.

Came into camping/hiking late, as in very recently, late 20's. Been connected to devices my whole life, and just really enjoy getting away and my phone not buzzing or being able to be on call. And there are some really stunning places out there. Photos just aren't the same.

 

[Fuleco]

I'm into paddle boarding because I can't surf.

 

[RAFUH]

I miss it here in Eastern NC. Spent a lot of time in the Buffalo River/National Forest as it was only about 45 min away. Wish I could get out to the Appalachians, but everyone here is beach/ocean oriented. As a ginger beaches are anti-fun. Much prefer the woods and shade.

Shenandoah would be outstanding

 

[RAFUH]

I know what this feels like; not a backpacker myself, but a weekend trip to Hot Springs with walking/hiking by day and Embassy Suites by night is my kind of trip...

Used to do quite a bit of running myself, but not sure that counts as "outdoors"

Haha. I still like to pitch a tent or sleep under the stars, but showers and bathroom facilities bit higher on my list than in my 20's

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I don't like to talk about it, but I cycle now and then.

 

[RaleighBlue]

I don't like to talk about it, but I cycle now and then.

I very nearly tagged you in the original post.

Now I'm upset with myself for not doing so.

 

[wm02]

Shenandoah and GW Nat'l Forest are really nice for hiking but take some caution in the busier trails of Shenandoah as there are quite a few black bears near the campgrounds. My favorite is hiking- there are some really nice trails within an hour or two. Kayaking is great but I haven't been again since my honeymoon about seven years ago in Nova Scotia. My wife and I were paddling along and out of the blue I flipped over (still no clue what happened). As I clutched onto kayak, I looked over and saw my new bride laughing. Kind of reconfirmed that we were a great fit.
Ended up being rescued by some crusty, drunk Nova Scotia fishermen.

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

Done a bit of backpacking, but of the exotic beaches & wooden hut variety. Camped all the way up the coast in Oz like.

 

[The Esk]

Personally love the outdoor life. Done many various activities over the years but the mountains are still my first love - climbing and skiing, albeit @mrs the esk climbs and skis at a level I can only dream of...

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Nature is where it's at...wish I was there more often.

 

[sageyefc]

Had a jet ski and a motorcross bike if that counts, got bored with them after about a week. Might have a go at mountain biking on trails next, just hard finding the spare time