How do you feel about active rest in the woods with friends?

[Jangja]

I like to go camping with my friends in the woods. It is very interesting and unites us. It's really cool to be alone with nature.

 

[Dave-W]

I did that a lot when I was in high school. It was a lot of fun.

 

[SaintNick]

Camping is fun as long as your friends aren't the modern demonically possessed weirdos luring each other to the woods to butcher one another.

 

[tampasteve]

I have fantastic memories of back woods camping in my mid twenties with a couple of friends. It really helps get one's head in a good place and free of distractions.

 

[Tom 1]

Camping is fun as long as your friends aren't the modern demonically possessed weirdos luring each other to the woods to butcher one another.

bha-whaat?

 

[tampasteve]

Camping is fun as long as your friends aren't the modern demonically possessed weirdos luring each other to the woods to butcher one another.

Was that necessary?

 

[Tom 1]

I like to go camping with my friends in the woods. It is very interesting and unites us. It's really cool to be alone with nature.

I love it. I loved it in the army, and loved it even when I used to hike alone a lot. better with friends though. You can't beat a night under the stars.

 

[SaintNick]

That's reality man don't you hear the stories of the kids these days? Sure its necessary it raises awareness of the times we're living in.

 

[Tom 1]

That's reality man don't you hear the stories of the kids these days? Sure its necessary it raises awareness of the times we're living in.

I heard about some nut who killed someone on the apalachian trail. It's not a common occurence though, more people die taking a bath or driving to the shops.

 

[SaintNick]

I am talking about this:

Video: Young girls tell police about plot to stab friend in the woods

Wash. Teen Was Lured into Woods for Camping Trip Before Friend Allegedly Raped, Killed Him

 

[Jen35]

I don't know, but it's something that's been on my mind for years, something I wanted to do for a long time.. I say go for it, it seems really fun and freeing..

 

[Tom 1]

I am talking about this:

Video: Young girls tell police about plot to stab friend in the woods

Wash. Teen Was Lured into Woods for Camping Trip Before Friend Allegedly Raped, Killed Him

Gotcha. Strange things happen. Not so common though, the woods are generally less dangerous than the urban environment, provided you have some minimal safety and navigational skills, and you aren't a nutcase.

 

[Jen35]

I love it. I loved it in the army, and loved it even when I used to hike alone a lot. better with friends though. You can't beat a night under the stars.

I know, right? Nothing like being in the woods surrounded by a bonfire , cooking smores and weiners and laying with a blanket under a dark sky full of bright stars...

 

[Jen35]

Gotcha. Strange things happen. Not so common though, the woods are generally less dangerous than the urban environment, provided you have some minimal safety and navigational skills, and you aren't a nutcase.

That's why I would go alone and with the presence of the Lord...things can't go wrong ever being in the presence of our Lord... ( And carrying pepper spray lol jk)

 

[Tom 1]

That's why I would go alone

I used to love hiking alone but it depends where you go I think. I prefer company these days.

 

[tampasteve]

I am talking about this:

Video: Young girls tell police about plot to stab friend in the woods

Wash. Teen Was Lured into Woods for Camping Trip Before Friend Allegedly Raped, Killed Him

This is not at all what we are talking about. Nutcases (young or old) luring young children into the woods is not the same thing as adults, or near adults (this forum is 16+) going camping with their friends.

While there are weirdos and nutcases, being with close friends is a enriching and safe thing to do, and even better if they are Godly people. One must always be vigilant - there are random stabbings, rapes and shootings in urban and suburban environments too - in fact far more than in the woods.

 

[Hazelelponi]

Camping is awesome! Hope you have fun!

 

[Jen35]

I used to love hiking alone but it depends where you go I think. I prefer company these days.

Yeah I guess.. I never went hiking but if I ever did it would be near mountains..

 

[Jen35]

This is not at all what we are talking about. Nutcases (young or old) luring young children into the woods is not the same thing as adults, or near adults (this forum is 16+) going camping with their friends.

While there are weirdos and nutcases, being with close friends is a enriching and safe thing to do, and even better if they are Godly people. One must always be vigilant - there are random stabbings, rapes and shootings in urban and suburban environments too - in fact far more than in the woods.

Exactly why I hesitated for years into going...that kinda stuff always crossed my mind..the woods are a nice place to have a peace of mind but I know the dangers of it too..and one would have to be skillful and wise being out there...I think I'm more afraid of the animals then people out there though lol imagine meeting a big black bear

 

[tampasteve]

Exactly why I hesitated for years into going...that kinda stuff always crossed my mind..the woods are a nice place to have a peace of mind but I know the dangers of it too..and one would have to be skillful and wise being out there...I think I'm more afraid of the animals then people out there though lol imagine meeting a big black bear

Good point, I suppose once one is more comfortable one is more at ease. Sometimes just starting is the best way to get used to it. I am comfortable being in the presence (or possible presence) or animals, but I also know the signs to watch out for and when in bear country carry bear spray.