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by obera
February 4th, 2021, 3:20 pm
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: Hiker rescued off Gorton Creek trail
Replies: 95
Views: 24078

Re: Hiker rescued off Gorton Creek trail

I just read his recap of the event. Wow. Just wow. So many take aways. He got very, very, very lucky. I don't have anything else remotely kind to say. :shock:
by obera
January 27th, 2021, 3:38 pm
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: Hiker rescued off Gorton Creek trail
Replies: 95
Views: 24078

Re: Hiker rescued off Gorton Creek trail

from the gofundme:

"After a snow covered trail hid the path of his hike, he did his best to find his way. Unfortunately, it took Morgan 4 days of trekking, several falls and extreme exposure to make his way somewhere he could be found"
by obera
October 21st, 2020, 1:53 pm
Forum: Trail Rx
Topic: Tree down on Rainy/Wahtum
Replies: 3
Views: 2660

Re: Tree down on Rainy/Wahtum

Don Nelsen wrote:
October 20th, 2020, 2:38 pm
Was this yesterday? - if so, small world!

dn
I spent Saturday night camped in the area! Great minds. :)
Chip Down wrote:
October 19th, 2020, 4:59 pm
Cool picture!
BTW, haven't seen a post from you in ages.
Thanks! And, I miss this place!
by obera
October 19th, 2020, 3:16 pm
Forum: Trail Rx
Topic: Tree down on Rainy/Wahtum
Replies: 3
Views: 2660

Tree down on Rainy/Wahtum

This tree is recently down on the Rainy/Wahtum trail, about 1/4 mile from the Wahtum Lake Th.
by obera
May 9th, 2018, 1:06 pm
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers
Replies: 116
Views: 36073

Re: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers

At the end of day, it's all about being comfortable in your own skin. Often times we are offended by things that we ourselves dwell on and maybe it's our own thoughts that we carry about ourselves. Enjoy the hike, and if you feel your are in a minority consider hiking with those who are similar to ...
by obera
May 8th, 2018, 2:25 pm
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers
Replies: 116
Views: 36073

Re: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers

There are lots of ways it can be taken. I'll answer your question and turn it back on you. Why say it? Do you say it to everyone even the white cis het uber male hikers? Thanks Amy, well I definitely don't say it to everyone it's one of many casual greetings / comments I may or may not make to peop...
by obera
May 8th, 2018, 1:30 pm
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers
Replies: 116
Views: 36073

Re: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers

While nearing the top of Dog Mt. last week, a guy said to me "you're almost there". I hear this from time to time but I sure don't understand how this could in any way be considered offensive. I never tell anyone this as such comments seem to me to be unnecessary but if some folks want to say it, w...
by obera
May 8th, 2018, 9:38 am
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers
Replies: 116
Views: 36073

Re: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers

Overheard on Mt St Helens this morning: Thin, tall white man: "So, is this your first time to climb Mt St Helens?" Older woman: "Well, this will be my 31st time." My partner and I got a huge laugh about this, partly because we just had a long, enlightening conversation about this thread. I'm sure t...
by obera
April 28th, 2018, 6:24 am
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers
Replies: 116
Views: 36073

Re: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers

"just say "people" instead" yeah although that's easy for us entitled white males to say. There are groups of people that have been disrespected in the past. Maybe we have to acknowledge that in order to move on. Maybe you need truth before you can move on to reconciliation This. Yes. Thank you! Ka...
by obera
April 28th, 2018, 4:37 am
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers
Replies: 116
Views: 36073

Re: hiking community fails to embrace fat queer hikers

I think diversity in a bunch of categories that are irrelevant in the hiking community is a backwards goal. A much better goal would be perfect homogeneity in the hiking community in the only thing that matters - everyone wants to hike hikes (tempered with the goal of avoiding overcrowding). It may...