tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post4332044874039605686..comments2024-03-13T08:02:13.262-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Hiking MishapsFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28198354918892179732018-08-08T08:14:49.154-04:002018-08-08T08:14:49.154-04:00Probably a smart move not to take off your shoes a...Probably a smart move not to take off your shoes and walk through unknown water. You definitely would not want to cut your foot on rocks or anything unseen. Looks like a fun time despite the mishapsDeborah Brookshttp://www.confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-36705513974683902022018-08-07T21:45:10.713-04:002018-08-07T21:45:10.713-04:00LOL, that was quite an adventure. I've been on...LOL, that was quite an adventure. I've been on trails I wasn't sure was a real trail, but turned out to be correct. I've also been on a non-trail, but wasn't too far off. At Yellowstone we learned that bears don't like to be surprised, so it's best to stay on a trail (where they expect people) and make people noises -- like talking. And, hike with a guide who has bear spray and knows how to use it. ;-)Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-62167420691282639092018-08-07T19:59:20.468-04:002018-08-07T19:59:20.468-04:00 I have had soooo many hiking (and trail running) ... I have had soooo many hiking (and trail running) mishaps! At least the trails you were on looked beautiful and you had some good company. Glad you found your way back to your starting point.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-41567508397733973352018-08-07T19:29:12.653-04:002018-08-07T19:29:12.653-04:00I should have been paying more attention to the si...I should have been paying more attention to the signs. If we actually went the right way we would have had an even better view. I guess there's always next time!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-88943367784492162252018-08-07T19:28:04.769-04:002018-08-07T19:28:04.769-04:00Yea we were frightened but a bit frustrated too. Yea we were frightened but a bit frustrated too. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-53149161544624558572018-08-07T19:27:06.777-04:002018-08-07T19:27:06.777-04:00Yea me too! Yea me too! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28215960236870173452018-08-07T17:00:23.355-04:002018-08-07T17:00:23.355-04:00Wow it was pretty easy to get off trail, huh? Glad...Wow it was pretty easy to get off trail, huh? Glad you found your way back safely. That lookout point is stunning!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-30843076621436812922018-08-07T14:07:11.404-04:002018-08-07T14:07:11.404-04:00Yikes, I would have been freaking out...but I know...Yikes, I would have been freaking out...but I know a part of me would have been determined to figure things out, too. Glad you made it back safely!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-22878424642826679922018-08-07T11:54:44.828-04:002018-08-07T11:54:44.828-04:00Oh wow! That would definitely have been scary.
We...Oh wow! That would definitely have been scary.<br /><br />We have definitely done hikes where the trail wasn't clearly marked leaving us to wonder where the heck to go, and whether or not we were even on the trail still.<br /><br />I'm glad you guys didn't get mauled or bitten of permanently lost. :)Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38604367286340011852018-08-07T10:23:20.178-04:002018-08-07T10:23:20.178-04:00At some point we had the " we came too far to...At some point we had the " we came too far to turn back now" mentality, but yes, I was frightened.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72017525657677134622018-08-07T10:22:23.272-04:002018-08-07T10:22:23.272-04:00Oh me too! Oh me too! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-34422537878750405302018-08-07T10:22:11.577-04:002018-08-07T10:22:11.577-04:00We usually stick to well marked trails!We usually stick to well marked trails!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-21880422461422439042018-08-07T10:21:52.334-04:002018-08-07T10:21:52.334-04:00Actually a mountain lion was my very first thought...Actually a mountain lion was my very first thought but I remember you writing about them and saying how they are rare around here.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-48176655023466858072018-08-07T10:21:10.312-04:002018-08-07T10:21:10.312-04:00Never been off the beaten trail?Never been off the beaten trail?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-52166951011003913022018-08-07T10:20:37.776-04:002018-08-07T10:20:37.776-04:00So true! If we didn't get lost we would not ha...So true! If we didn't get lost we would not have a story to tell.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-50108621852559242462018-08-07T10:20:08.422-04:002018-08-07T10:20:08.422-04:00Yes we were glad to see a familiar landmark at tha...Yes we were glad to see a familiar landmark at that point!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-18238424501262855742018-08-07T10:19:20.375-04:002018-08-07T10:19:20.375-04:00Oh dear god no - I could not have gone on an unmar...Oh dear god no - I could not have gone on an unmarked trail like you guys did. I am a "turn around NOW" type of hiker, LOL. Glad you guys made it out safely, and without encountering any wildlife!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-44714986727263770572018-08-07T10:10:17.776-04:002018-08-07T10:10:17.776-04:00Sounds like a fun adventure overall but glad to he...Sounds like a fun adventure overall but glad to hear you didn't run into any bears!Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-9116632930769869612018-08-07T10:04:43.001-04:002018-08-07T10:04:43.001-04:00No hiking adventures since the places I've gon...No hiking adventures since the places I've gone are very well marked and active. The running trails here are a different story. I know someone who came across a rattlesnake a couple weeks ago. She got out of there real quick.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38349625294568638072018-08-07T09:52:00.785-04:002018-08-07T09:52:00.785-04:00Oh my! I love hiking but I am scared of seeing wil...Oh my! I love hiking but I am scared of seeing wild animals. Mountain lions will stalk you, so you will prob be attacked before you even know what is happening. You HAVE to fight back. But being attacked by a mountain lion is very, very unlikely. If you see one, do NOT RUN. Same with bear. Do NOT run from a bear. With a bear, you have to act very big and tough. Talk loudly. Look big. Back away slowly. Glad you gals are okay! This is a running blog, surely you have talked about poop before. :) We bought two bottles of bear spray before going to Shenandoah.Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-16606978570548176882018-08-07T09:37:40.166-04:002018-08-07T09:37:40.166-04:00I'm not adventurous like that. No trail that&#...I'm not adventurous like that. No trail that's clearly marked? I'm outta there :) Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-83389090604452065572018-08-07T08:50:31.348-04:002018-08-07T08:50:31.348-04:00getting lost is part of the fun! Glad you found yo...getting lost is part of the fun! Glad you found your way back :-)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531454675243875607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-16703854104551782852018-08-07T07:12:59.547-04:002018-08-07T07:12:59.547-04:00Hey, at least you made it to the lookout point! Wh...Hey, at least you made it to the lookout point! What a view. You are so lucky to have access to such lovely trails. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com