Nothing like the thrill of leaving it ALL behind. Off the trail, the ground is soft underfoot. You see, and feel, everything you step on, everything you brush by. It's slow, but what a wonderful journey!
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GrantJan 31, 2012Love going to werrong beach south of Sydney, a magic place to be nude. Usually get to the trail, take shoes and my minimal cloth off. I then hike nude and barefoot,the sometimes steeply trail down the escarpment over exposed tree roots and rocks about 2kms one way.
Not fearing snakes, spiders and other wildlife, as it is interesting to observe them in their own habitat. It is only a narrow trail and when people ascending from down the beach, or going back up, people descending there is not much space. Most of them are dressed, but in spite I love to hike in the nude, no problem for me.ReactReply - MA
ManOfWicklowFeb 14, 2012[quote]In the warm months, I'm barefoot quite a lot, however, I always wear shoes when hiking. [/quote]Very wise.ReactReply - PL
planet_georgeFeb 14, 2012I'm pretty sure there's poison ivy in PA where I live so I'm not too keen on going barefoot. But if there's anyplace that's ok to hike nude from the ankles up, I'm all in!
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MikeMar 26, 2014The comments here just give me another reason to be so pleased to be an Aussie.we can focus on the upside, without having to be preoccupied with poison ivy.give it a good go with baby steps initially. Carry a pair of Xero sandals in case the going gets tough and some coconut oil in case of a cut. However the more you indulge yourself in this experience, the more those risks just fade away. experience it for yourself, give it a chance, before you judgecheers
ReactReply - MIMikeApr 10, 2014Seems to me that the comments here have primarily focused on nude hiking and its risks, as opposed to the original point of being barefoot.anyone will have problems if they head off barefoot on a trail after years of never going barefoot.
Like everything in life take things in increments. Your feet are remarkable but need time to condition themselves and given the opportunity, they will not only develop their own protective layer, but also help us to reeducate ourselves as how to walk. Just think about
who are the best runners in the world and how they run barefoot, using the natural engineering of the body to run with less impact on their body generally.
i have said it elsewhere, but given the sensory receptors in our feet how can a nudist not be barefooted cheersReactReply - MIMikeApr 10, 2014
Yes there is no denying that we do have snakes etc in Australia, but they are generally non aggressive (unless provoked).I fear that your friend has alarmed you unnecessarily. If her comment were to be taken at face value, then you would be left to ask, how comes we have so,many outdoor dogs, cats etc
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KeithApr 10, 2014yes we have lots of nasties in Australia, but unless cornered or threatened they prefer to leave people and animals alone.
If one comes up to a snake on a path just let it know your there and it will get the heck out of there if it hasn't already done so before you got there.
As for snakes attacking dogs, yes they do , in self defence.. I live on a rural property and over 40+ years maybe killed 6 snakes in the house yard and lost 2 female dogs that got too close whereas the males will bail the snake up and wait for human intervention.
Noting a dog that has a snake bailed up will bark more aggressively than any normal bark.
I too love walking barefoot but even after these many years I still need protection from the stones. not the living nasties.
Take care and Enjoy being bare with nature,ReactReply - MIMikeApr 21, 2014I have found that for such occasions Xero footwear have the answer - they hold better than flips flops (which BTW, are called Thongs in Australia), are lighter and more compact.
They come from the USA -http://xeroshoes.com/index-nav-mwc.phpand certainly worth a try. Whilst I have used their kit, frankly the ready made ones are simpler.
Bush hiking and Off trail hiking can often provide many opportunities to "loose the footwear" and enjoy the FULL SENSATION
http://www.barefoothealing.com.au/p/earthing-book/BKmakes excellent reading and I am a convert - now having to make the conscious decision to wear footwear - as opposed to previous times when the conscious decision was to go barefoot.
When you think about it, how often have we worn footwear for no other reason that we thought it was expected and others might think us odd if we were barefoot - well, what the.....
I still find it amazing how many self professed naturists still wear footwear.
CheersReactReply - MEMemberMay 20, 2014[quote][quote]I have been enjoying a new shoe called the Vibram five finger (google that) the shoe is the closest thing to being barefoot with out actually being barefoot. each toe has it's own spot, and there is a very thing but comfortable layer of rubber under it. I can hike, run, Kayak, rock climb, yoga, skateboard, and walk in them. these are great for nude and non nude adventures. I highly recommend them[/quote]
I've heard of the Vibram five finger. Alot of ultra-marathoners are wearing them, to get as close to being barefoot as possible but still have some protection from rugged terrain. Seems they're finally figuring out that all those high-tech, uber expensive "running shoes" that were introduced in the '70's do more damage to your feet and body than just about anything else.
Jen[/quote]ReactReply - MEMemberMay 20, 2014[quote][quote]I have been enjoying a new shoe called the Vibram five finger (google that) the shoe is the closest thing to being barefoot with out actually being barefoot. each toe has it's own spot, and there is a very thing but comfortable layer of rubber under it. I can hike, run, Kayak, rock climb, yoga, skateboard, and walk in them. these are great for nude and non nude adventures. I highly recommend them[/quote]
I've heard of the Vibram five finger. Alot of ultra-marathoners are wearing them, to get as close to being barefoot as possible but still have some protection from rugged terrain. Seems they're finally figuring out that all those high-tech, uber expensive "running shoes" that were introduced in the '70's do more damage to your feet and body than just about anything else.
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Tom === Thomas S. TierneyMay 21, 2014ReactReply - MIMikeMay 21, 2014
Experienced my first serious nude hike recently, and by nude, i mean nude, not partially nude wearing footwear. It was exhilarating.like the idea in earlier post to cronicle your hikes by notching the hiking stick. Will take that one on board.
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