Does anyone else enjoy hiking to clear the brain and free the soul? Some of my most creative thought processes come once I escape the madness of the corporate world!

:paint::paint:

Does anyone else enjoy hiking to clear the brain and free the soul? Some of my most creative thought processes come once I escape the madness of the corporate world!

:paint::paint:

Hiking isn't my thing, but I do enjoy riding my motorcycle to "escape"....:lol:

When the weather isn't cooperative for riding, though, I enjoy doing something creative such as making cards, scrapbooking, photography, painting, writing, etc. I've found that there's therapy in such creative outlets, not to mention the stress-relieving benefits! :biglaugh:

I used to enjoy writing until ALL of it became QMS manuals!!!

:lmao:

Until someone invents a motorcycle with an auto transmission, the propescts are unlikely that I'll ever ride!!! (Uncoordinated)

My Brother-in-Law and I have been section-hiking the AT for the last four years. We've done most of TN/NC, and Shenandoah NP so far. Not bad for two old men hiking a couple of long weekends a year. :ko:

We're going to finish Great Smokey Mountains NP over Memorial Day, and I plan to do WV to PA this summer. We haven't planned Labor Day yet.

Jealous!!! I've lost my personal focus the last couple off years and turned into a couch/work potato. Good Journey to you on the AT!

Does anyone else enjoy hiking to clear the brain and free the soul? Some of my most creative thought processes come once I escape the madness of the corporate world!

:paint::paint:


Yes, that's one of the reasons I joined the Marines and then served as an Infantryman for the better part of 29 years...the brain clearing aspect of hiking:lmao:

I don't even walk around the house if I don't have to.............:nope:

I see that you're a new guy....Welcome:bigwave:


Hopefully you have a sense of humor:D, because mine is warped.

I love hiking to get away from the stress. I don't get out as often as I would like, but every time I make, I think "What took me so long?" One of my favorites is the Hocking Hills area near Athens, OH.

Jealous!!! I've lost my personal focus the last couple off years and turned into a couch/work potato. Good Journey to you on the AT!

Thanks. At the rate I'm going I'll be 90 before I finish!

Does hiking on an elliptical machine at the gym count?

Actually I've been going to the gym at lunch rather than after work. I find that it recharges me for the rest of the day and lets me blow off steam on rough mornings.