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 canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
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Posted - 04/14/2005 : 9:46 PM
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Mountain Grammar Police
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Sardonic sandbagging scoundrel, Cascade Climbers lobotomized spraymeister, space blanket flyer, new millennium vulgarian betaboy and friend to all squids
Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 04/14/2005 : 10:06 PM
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Originally posted by marjanc
Single people or not, I don't care.
But... I go on hikes with people who drive IMPORT cars ONLY!!!
How about that?
Once there were three Mazdas, then there were different combinations of civics, toyotas, mazdas, etc....
what about toyotas made at north american plant? |
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Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
AKA
Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
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Posted - 04/14/2005 : 10:23 PM
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I don't think there's too much to worry about,CT is never going to be Lavalife.What say we all just hike,and whatever happens happens? Don't forget,there's always those Wal-Mart Singles Nights,coming to a store near you |
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ass wigglin, cheese lovin, 4x4 drivin, apostrophe hatin, hiking chick who loves camping on snow
spaceship..
Canada
7209 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 12:25 AM
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how 'bout lavahike 
all kidding aside, this is a hiking site. Not a dating site. I don't get the impression anyone is out to "meet other singles" on a hike, rather than to get out with like minded people and enjoy what we're all here for - a passion for the outdoors.
That being said, if you happen to meet someone special, that's wonderful. I've been a member here for a while now, and I've seen relationships grow between people, and one or two that have resulted in life long partnership, that's so cool..
Also, on another note, it's bound to happen. People meet, in the workplace, where they go to play, without intentions or accusations of this "singles thing".
So lets not label this stuff, and continue with Clubtread the way it was intended - as a hiking site.
(my 50 cents worth)
I ask again, where was the original post? Is this just dredging up old issues?? |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
149 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 12:55 AM
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| well said wilderness_seeker hmmm...maybe we can gather up all this energy people have on this topic and actually plan a hike |
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Makati
Philippines
955 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 03:16 AM
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wilderness seeker, I like what you're saying. i agree with what you say.
I know that early on - a few years back when there were far fewer people here things were different. I've never used this site to find a mate but it seems to me that certain dynamics here have changed. More people, greater diversity, broader base: alberta, sakie, Ontario etc.
There are hundreds of members here.
If the odd person submitts a post for a single's hike.... whats the big deal?
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South Surrey, BC
Canada
629 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 07:24 AM
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drifter: HALLELUIA! |
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 Cycling guru, Wig wearing, James Bond wannabe, answers to the call of "Eurobabe"
Langley
Canada
1231 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 08:39 AM
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Yeah! come on people we are here to hike right?...
Most of the hikes we do are with a mixed age group and varying relationship statuses, don't sell yourself short, there are some great people out there, who are single and married... Plan some hikes and meet some new faces, heaven knows you might meet your next best friends, single or married.
Get out there!!! the sign up board has been pretty slow lately.
Lets make this site look like a hiking site again, Post some hikes...
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Satirical photoshop junkie who frolics in the mountains of the Chilliwack River Valley
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
6944 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 09:30 AM
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how 'bout lavahike
Would that be a hike up Mt. Baker? Personally, I find the whole concept of meeting that special someone while on a Club Tread outting so tacky!
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Posted - 04/15/2005 : 10:54 AM
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I've been on hikes that stated "singles" and never again! There were desperate guys hanging onto me the whole way and made the hike miserable. Do I hear DESPERATION?
On the other hand, I've been on "regular" hikes and some of the people were STRANGE.
Overall, I think if you go on a regular hike, there are bound to be singles but at least there is no pressure.
I don't think there is anything wrong with advertising a singles hike. Those who don't like it, DON'T GO! Despite my experience, I will still go any hikes, regardless of group. The important thing is the destination.
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Whistler, BC
Canada
631 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 11:39 AM
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...maybe because its a hiking site?
Honestly, this whole thing seems pretty silly to me. Singles hikes?? Come on, you have to know that its gonna be exactly like karmababy described. Organise them all you want...but I can almost guarantee that if youre lookin to hook up, odds are youre NOT going to find someone on a singles hike. Why? Ill tell you.
Lets say 6 people go on a singles hike, 3 guys, 3 girls. You met them online, and may or may not know what they look like. Now, since this is a hiking forum, so its expected that everyone on this hike will be in at least reasonable shape, but... (Im about to be brutaly honest) guys, really. What are the odds that 3 chicks that signed up for a singles hike on an internet message board are going to be girls that youre actually interested in? Even if there does happen to be one, the other 2 guys youre with are gonna be all over her too (and I think we all know what happens next: the 3 guys cancel eachother out, and the other 2 girls get offended that the guys arent interested in them...remember that scene in A Beautiful Mind? Exactly.) Im not a girl so I cant really speculate on how things would go for them, but I would imagine it would be an adaptation of the guys scenario. Girl goes after guy, whos not interested, cause hes after the best looking one, ect...
So there you have it, a quick summary of a singles hike. Maybe I have a different perception of them cause Im a 21 year student at UBC, and meet new people every day...but Im pretty sure Ill still think of them the same way when Im _________(fill in your age here).
One last thing: youre probably far more likely to meet someone interesting and attractive on a normal CT hike. No pressure means that the single people who dont have to resort to finding dates online will probably be on those hikes. I dont know about the rest of you, but I much prefer meeting people in a friendly, low pressure situation than in some sort of "meet market." If youre lookin for that special someone, the best way to find him/her is in a situation where you can be yourself.
Sorry if Ive offended any of the "singles" here, but I had to say it. This thread and others like it have been driving me insane lately.
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one last thing that i was gonna mention cause its come up in other threads...just cause someone wants to hike with people their age doesnt mean their lookin to hook up. Im alot younger than most of the people here and am more comfortable hiking with people my own age.
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Fleece thong wearin, Buntzen Lurkin, mystic poet mountain man and international spokesman of the friends of the white squirrel society
Port Moody, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 04/15/2005 : 11:42 AM
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I've been on hikes that stated "singles" and never again! There were desperate guys hanging onto me the whole way and made the hike miserable. Do I hear DESPERATION?
I agree. I went on a singles hike/camp and I was the "Only" guy. Let me tell you it was just awful. Talk about your Desperate Housewives!!!! 
Oh Hiker … is my pack waist belt set right? Do you think my boots are done up right?
Can I walk close because I’m small and afraid of bears ---- do you think that blond in front has thick ankles? Could you help me? My zipper is stuck on my sleeping bag…… yikes !!!! 
I bent over to pick up a mushroom and … well lets just say I got the shock of my life ! 
I spun around and all that met me were giggles .
Why there was even this little blue eyed brunette that kept poking me in the butt with her trekking pole yelling faster, faster ( yes we were on the trail at the time )then she would smile and wink, imagine the indignation of it all.
From now on I ‘m hiking in large mixed groups.
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Whistler, BC
Canada
631 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 11:46 AM
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aaahahahaha
hiker, thats awesome. |
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 adventure seeking, peak-bagging, high-enduring, strong and silent forest gnome
N49°09', W122°47'
Canada
3819 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 11:48 AM
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LOL - nice one, Russ 
How about if we bring this thread to an end on that note? |
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Cycling guru, Wig wearing, James Bond wannabe, answers to the call of "Eurobabe"
Langley
Canada
1231 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 11:51 AM
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Originally posted by Jimbo
LOL - nice one, Russ
How about if we bring this thread to an end on that note?
An excellent idea Jimbo.
Come on people lets do some hiking instead of griping!
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South Surrey, BC
Canada
629 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 12:01 PM
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Andrew Strain> ...... I think the scenario you created in your post was absurd. Why? You concocted it out of thin air and has no legs to stand on.
The Hiker> I am totally cool with people not being gung ho about singles hike - fine. Don't go then. Hell I have never been on one.. and never even heard of one until this thread. What I'm having an issue with is why the fuss if people want to have a singles hike? Big freakin' deal. And then people coming on here comparing it to racism and homophobia.. I mean come on now! And by the way.. I wasn't very impressed with the derogatory way you talked about the women on that singles hike you went on. Just my opinion. Maybe it's because I'd be one of the women who is asking to stay close to others due to fear of bears.
In summary> I agree that this topic should be closed. How about you leave people alone to have their single hikes or their purple haired people only hikes. IT doesn't impede on your life... so let it go. Let's move on now. |
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Whistler, BC
Canada
631 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 12:05 PM
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concocted out of thin air?? i see that happen all the time, why would it be any different on the trail?
and yes, close this topic. go on your singles hikes. i just cant see it being all that great of an experience, cause everyone will be focusing on the people, when they should be focusing on getting the perfect picture, or reaching the top of the mountain. |
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Outdoors addicted flyfishing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking car crooner and resident motormouth
Da'Wack, BC
Canada
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Posted - 04/15/2005 : 12:09 PM
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LMAO Hiker,
And I think it is a bit naive to think that posting a singles hike will not attract people to the hike for the wrong reason.
All that is required is a few "desperately seeking" people and a google search. Remember this is the internet folks! You'll get more surfers hitting on CT that are looking for singles outings than are looking for hiking destinations.
In my single experience, the majority of my memorable long lasting relationships happened when I wasn't looking.
My advice is: Go hiking if you like hiking. Go dancing if you like dancing. Go Spelunking if you like spelunking. Don't go do an activity just because you think you're going to "meet someone special". That really smacks of desperation and isn't attractive at all. (but perhaps a bit scary???) ... and maybe consider, doing yourself a favour and take some time to feel happy with you for who you are rather than defining your existance by words like "single" and "attached" This Dr. Phil moment was brought to you by....
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South Surrey, BC
Canada
629 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 12:22 PM
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My Advice:
go out there and do whatever the heck you want to do. Listen to what you agree with or ignore what you don't agree with. YOU know what works best for you. If you want to do something.. do it. You don't need the Ok from anyone. If that includes organizing a singles hike - more power to you! If it includes colouring your hair blue and skipping down the street with a skipping rope - Do it! Have fun.. you only have one life to live. Life is hard enough as it is to have people pissing all over you because you have a different opinion. |
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Victoria, BC
Canada
348 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2005 : 12:38 PM
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Russ your hilarious, can some end this thread now, who has the power to do that. Is there a Longshadow around here. Lets talk about something else shall we. Longshadow, I don't think the lithium crystals can take much more captain. Shut'er down.
That was supposed to be funny |
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