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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is hiking some trendy fad with liberal yuppies? This couple was clearly very into it — to the point of risking their health/life for it. And just now NYT shared a story on their main social media accounts reviewing hiking boots.

What’s the allure? I’m not anti nature but hiking is pretty boring.[/quote]

If hiking is boring to you, leave nature for those who enjoy it. I do think it has gotten more popular and mainstream but it's not a fleeting fad. The allure-fresh air, sunshine, exercise, endorphins, wildlife, vegetation, scenery...dare I say boulders, escaping other humans, a sense of awe, etc.[/quote]

Cringe. It’s so great that you have to document it with 1000 photos and all your expensive gear? Office dorks posturing as outdoorsy. And it’s always office dorks getting themselves into trouble from weather or wild animals or injuries. [/quote]

Real hikers geek out on identifying plants and animals, and aren't posting pictures of themselves on social media.  There are dorks who decide to take up hiking because they think it's trendy, and then go from never having hiked before to hiking the Appalachian Trail, just to be able to brag about it.[/quote]

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