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11 Types Of People You Encounter While Hiking

When the mountains call, some unexpected people answer.

Tanner Roe
Feb 23, 2016
University Of Mary Washington
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11 Types Of People You Encounter While Hiking

If you've ever been been hiking then you know that the mix of people on the trail is sometimes as diverse as the terrain. Here are 11 types of people that you've probably passed on the mountain.

1. The Instagrammer

Thank God for nature. What other backdrop would rack up so many likes?

2. The Teen Couple


You would think that hiking dates would be less awkward than mall dates, but it turns out they're really all the same. Both involve an excessive amount of walking and sweaty hand holding.

3. The Professional Hiker

Step out of the way, woodland tourists; here comes the trail master to show you how it's done.

4. The Family

Playgrounds are cool and everything, but you know what's even cooler? Bringing your kids to the top of a dangerous cliff. Neat, right?

5. The Photographer

Why bring one camera when you can bring your entire collection?

6. The Inspirational Hiker

What came first, the quote or the hike? If you answered the hike, you're wrong. The truth is, this guy has had that quote tucked into his cargo pocket nylon shorts from the moment he stepped on the trail.

7. The Stoner

Is it a skunk? Is it weed? It's hard to know for sure, but hopefully for you it's just a friendly trail blazer.

8. The Athlete

There are two kinds of people: those who consider hiking a workout and those who don't. This guy does not. In fact, his sole purpose is to make you feel like shit.

9. The First Date Picnickers

A good idea in theory, but I bet whoever thought of it had never carried a giant wicker basket up a mountain, or packed a picnic for that matter. Is anyone else wondering why the hell someone would bring watermelon on a hike? It's bad enough that one of them has to carry a guitar up the mountain, but a watermelon?

10. The Old Soul

No one knows where he comes from, or how long he's been on the trail, but his peaceful presence is always welcome. You do, however, fear for the person who gives him his next haircut.

11. The Yoga Enthusiast

I bet everyone was feeling pretty good about their workout. That is, that is until they looked over the side of the mountain to see this bish in all her yogi glory.

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