Take a Hike: Episode 75
by Ashley Ramsey on 06/25/2009 at 5:03 PM
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Episode 75. Doesn't that sound noteworthy? I feel like we should have a toast or something. The thought of giving a toast makes me kind of nervous though. So scratch that. Maybe Lisa will post a toast-ish type comment. I bet she gives great toasts.
Take A Hike -- 00:00
Steve, Suzanne, Motte and I talk trails this week. Motte (a non-hiker) wants to know what makes for a good hike, what gear is essential, and why anyone would want to leave the comfort of their kitchen table and Wall Street Journal.
I should have corrected Motte during this segment. He referred to Steve and me as "avid" hikers. I wouldn't call myself avid. I like hiking. I've been known to spend a few days on the trail but I'm not the person you want to get lost in the woods with that's for sure (mostly because I have a flair for the dramatic and I tend to overreact a bit).
Case in point, there was this one time on the Appalachian Trial where I developed mild hypothermia from being rained on for three days and not eating because my hands were too numb to get into my pack. If I had been the guide, I would have sat down in the trail and cried myself to a cold hungry death. Fortunately, I was not the guide and I lived to tell about it.
Sex and the Soul -- 18:38
Donna Freitas, professor of Religion at Boston University, joins Lisa to talk about "juggling sexuality, spirituality, romance and religion" on today's college campuses. Donna's book Sex and the Soul draws on her countless interviews with students about the hook-up culture of America's college campuses. She says students at secular universities want out of the hook-up scene and students at religious universities want an open dialogue about sexuality.
Long Term Incompatibility -- 41:38
It's been three years and he still doesn't know if she's the one. They're really different. She's a dreamer and he's Mr. Practical. He isn't ready to marry any time soon and she's always wanted to marry young. Does she cut her losses and look for someone more marriage-minded or does she wait on him to make up his mind? Steve, Suzanne and Motte weigh in.
And before I sign off, thanks to Silent Substitute for their musical contribution to this week's podcast. You'll be hearing a couple tunes from their EP Do Make Room.
1. Leah said the following at 5:47 PM on Jun 25:
I'm afraid I haven't listened to the podcast - our internet download quota is getting quite low :S But re: hiking, you really don't need any specialist gear. My Dad's an avid hiker although he hasn't really had the chance to do it as often as he used to since he had kids. We frequently go on short hikes while on holiday. Really all you need are enclosed shoes (you don't even need sturdy boots, just joggers/runners/sneakers whatever you call them), a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, maybe food if you'll be gone several hours. Of course if it's a several-day hike you'll need a tent, or if it's good weather just a sleeping bag or swag. And a compass/map if you're not on a trail. Good fun :)
2. Blue Sarah said the following at 7:33 AM on Jun 26:
Running fast in the wrong direction. Now, there's a good title for an article.
3. Blue Sarah said the following at 7:51 AM on Jun 26:
No restrooms? That's normal.
And along with the polyprops, wear two pair of socks to keep blisters at bay.
I'd agree with a nice light pack for the gals (let the guys be all tough and manly -they have a higher % of muscle mass anyway), one with a rigid frame allows air flow to the back which helps too.
4. khalil said the following at 10:52 AM on Jun 26:
water water water !!!
It wasn't a hike, bouldering/rock climbing, but I didn't take enough water. Summer here in Lebanon gets quite toasty and within an hour I had sweated enough to wring my shirt out and have fluid drip out. I did get dehydrated and it put me out for a day or so.
5. BDB said the following at 12:27 PM on Jun 26:
Alas, "hiking the Appalachian Trail" will be a euphemism for misconduct by politicians for a generation to come.
6. Tigger said the following at 11:41 PM on Jun 27:
I'm pretty certain it's a "flair" (talent) for the dramatic, not "flare" (to anger, to spread). I only know this because I too have a flair for the dramatic, and would probably consider doing the same on the trail in those circumstances. :)
7. Ashley Harris said the following at 8:24 AM on Jun 29:
Tigger,
This is the second time I've used "flare" for "flair" in a blog post. How humbling :)
8. Jeku said the following at 4:19 PM on Jul 8:
I agree that people make the hike. They push you, motivate you, and the conversations that have become cherished memories, especially if it's with people you haven't seen in a long time.
I recently conquered Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, CA. Evidence here.