Poll - Why do you go bushwalking?

Bushwalking topics that are not location specific.
Forum rules
The place for bushwalking topics that are not location specific.

Assuming that Tasmanian Bushwalking is the number one reason that you walk, what would your secondary reason be?

Fitness
1
3%
Photography
6
19%
Fly fishing
6
19%
Social / friends go walking
1
3%
Overnight walks / camping
0
No votes
Just to see some of the wonderful places in this state
14
44%
Research / to write books about it (That one's for you John)
1
3%
Other (please leave comments)
3
9%
 
Total votes : 32

Poll - Why do you go bushwalking?

Postby tasadam » Thu 07 Jun, 2007 6:24 pm

Hi there.
Having read this post, I got to thinking why people go bushwalking.
So I thought I would start a poll.
Feel free to add comments.
User avatar
tasadam
Magnus administratio
Magnus administratio
 
Posts: 5940
Joined: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 6:58 pm
Location: Near Devonport, Tasmania
ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS: TasmaniART, Smitten Merino, Macpac
Region: Tasmania
Gender: Male

Postby Son of a Beach » Fri 08 Jun, 2007 9:24 am

For myself, the closest match in the list is to "see some of the wonderful places in this state", but really it's more a matter being out there in the bush, or on a mountain, or in some remote place. I like that I've been able to get there and carry everything I need to live for a few days in my pack, and apart from what I've carried in, it's just me and the bush. I like feeling like I'm part of it (which I guess sounds like ethereal bollocks, but it feels right to me, anyhow). I suppose you could say that it's "getting back to nature".

Apart from that, I do like the photography, and the fitness too, and the feeling that I've accomplished something challenging, and sometimes the social aspect, but just being there appreciating the beauty of it all, and the Maker of it all (including me), is what makes it for me.

One other thing I like is taking people on their first bush walk, and helping to provide them with the opportunity to get the same joy for whatever reason they might appreciate it. Walking with newbies, while sometimes frustrating, helps me to appreciate it all the more through the eyes of those to whom it's all new.
Son of a Beach
Lagarostrobos franklinii
Lagarostrobos franklinii
 
Posts: 7014
Joined: Thu 01 Mar, 2007 7:55 am
ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS: Bit Map (NIXANZ)
Region: Tasmania
Gender: Male

Postby chapman » Fri 08 Jun, 2007 9:31 pm

Adam assumes writing guides is my major reason for walking in Tasmania but in reality its just about all of his list and writing guides is actually incidental in many ways. As a result I have no idea which one I would make first as they all apply and on different trips, different reasons take priority. Example when with a group of friends the social reasons might dominate and I might repeat a walk I have done quite recently just to participate with that group. On some trips its just for visiting some new place and on another it might be primarily for photography as its spring or autumn which are often the two best seasons in tasmania for photography. Yes of course we do also have to target some walks to check them before doing a new editon but often we have already done some of the walks recently for other reasons anyway as explained.
chapman
Nothofagus gunnii
Nothofagus gunnii
 
Posts: 30
Joined: Wed 18 Apr, 2007 10:37 am
Location: Melbourne

Postby kantonysen » Sun 10 Jun, 2007 11:43 am

in response to the poll I found it difficult to nominate what is the prime reason for going bushwalking, I chose fly fishing; but photography and just being out bush are other prime reasons.
kantonysen
Athrotaxis cupressoides
Athrotaxis cupressoides
 
Posts: 104
Joined: Sun 18 Mar, 2007 10:54 am
Location: NW Tasmania

Postby tasadam » Sun 10 Jun, 2007 3:52 pm

Hi again...
To make things clearer, the question for the poll is -
Poll :: Assuming that Tasmanian Bushwalking is the number one reason that you walk, what would your secondary reason be?

If there are too many reasons and none is a clear second, perhaps vote "other" and make some comments...

I chose photography as my second reason, but there are lots of reasons why I walk too.

The poll is not to be taken too seriously...
User avatar
tasadam
Magnus administratio
Magnus administratio
 
Posts: 5940
Joined: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 6:58 pm
Location: Near Devonport, Tasmania
ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS: TasmaniART, Smitten Merino, Macpac
Region: Tasmania
Gender: Male

Postby Joe » Fri 15 Jun, 2007 5:43 pm

Its really hard to pin it down to one thing. I put photography...because I am doing a lot of that lately...but really I could have picked all of the above with exception of fly fishing.
User avatar
Joe
in vino veritas
in vino veritas
 
Posts: 675
Joined: Mon 26 Mar, 2007 10:35 pm
Location: Devonport Tas
ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS: Stoney Creek Outdoor Equipment.
Region: Tasmania

Postby Speculator » Sat 16 Jun, 2007 12:01 am

Well, for me it's several reasons. At the moment it's just to get out and see the best of Tassie. But there's certainly photography, fitness, a social aspect (there are often friends and family to take to the cool short walks), as well as Geocaching, and a love of climbing to high places. The different terrain is interesting too... shall I go on?... no, probably not! ;)

L8r.
---
Peak bagging points: 10. Peak bagging bagging points: 10000.
User avatar
Speculator
Optimus Imago
Optimus Imago
 
Posts: 521
Joined: Fri 15 Jun, 2007 10:35 pm
Location: Ulverstone
Region: Tasmania

Postby forthferalz » Wed 19 Sep, 2007 8:41 pm

picking this post to start in and say hi :) Agree it's all of the above except fly fishing - started primarily with see the place when we moved here and then socialising, then moved into fitness and now I think more onto 'other' - it's about challenging myself do do something out of my comfort zone ( I still find the whole experience a bit daunting and a little scary so it was nice to be shown this forum )
forthferalz
Nothofagus gunnii
Nothofagus gunnii
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Wed 19 Sep, 2007 8:19 pm

Postby under10kg » Mon 22 Oct, 2007 5:48 pm

Sex under the stars or in a tent is pretty nice.
under10kg
Athrotaxis cupressoides
Athrotaxis cupressoides
 
Posts: 320
Joined: Mon 15 Oct, 2007 6:33 am
Location: Australia
Region: New South Wales
Gender: Male

Postby Speculator » Mon 22 Oct, 2007 7:57 pm

under10kg wrote:Sex under the stars or in a tent is pretty nice.


Just remember to take your packs off first kids. Playing the beast with 4 backs is only going to end in tears ! ;)

L8r.
---
Peak bagging points: 10. Peak bagging bagging points: 10000.
User avatar
Speculator
Optimus Imago
Optimus Imago
 
Posts: 521
Joined: Fri 15 Jun, 2007 10:35 pm
Location: Ulverstone
Region: Tasmania

Postby scubabob » Sun 28 Oct, 2007 8:40 pm

i go bushwalking for the same reason i go scuba diving, not to get away from it all, but to get back to it. Just me and the world. Simple
you can't trully experience a rainforest without the rain
User avatar
scubabob
Atherosperma moschatum
Atherosperma moschatum
 
Posts: 55
Joined: Sat 09 Jun, 2007 10:53 pm
Location: victoria
Gender: Male

Postby walkinTas » Sun 28 Oct, 2007 9:17 pm

I notice that social/friends as a reason for walking isn't attracting any votes. I voted for photography (of course) but social reasons are also important. Walking alone or with friends down a bush track is a great way to keep the head straight and the black dog away from the door. And all walkers know that Bushwalking is the only way to see the best parts of Tassie. :wink:
walkinTas
Lagarostrobos franklinii
Lagarostrobos franklinii
 
Posts: 2934
Joined: Thu 07 Jun, 2007 1:51 pm
Region: Tasmania

Postby tas-man » Thu 08 Nov, 2007 6:18 pm

I voted for photography, but it not really just about taking photos - I have been taking a camera out bush for nearly 40 years and consider that the very fact that I have the capacity to take photos heightens my visual accuity and sensitivity to the colours and patterns that are part of the bushwalking experience for me. In one sense I enjoy getting "high" on the natural world's kalidoscope of colours and patterns, and at times feel like I am "feeding" some part of myself in the process. In broader terms, the experience of bushwalking to me is one of getting back in touch with who I am, where I have come from, and where I am going to. The physical exercise seems to release the mind to reflect on the meaning of life an all that! . . . and its fun, if not always during the process, more so in recollection!
"The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot."
Werner Herzog
User avatar
tas-man
Athrotaxis selaginoides
Athrotaxis selaginoides
 
Posts: 1469
Joined: Mon 03 Sep, 2007 8:55 pm
Location: Riverside
Region: Tasmania
Gender: Male

Postby Saab » Thu 08 Nov, 2007 8:54 pm

For me all of the above results from flyfishing :D

A lot of the good lakes are a good walk and even a stay over night and then if your lucky enough to catch one then thats a photo opportunity along with some of the great sights that you see out there and the fitness is part of the package...and then sitting down next to your tent at the end of the day having a cup pa in the middle of where ever... :D :D theres not much better than that...

But it all starts from flyfishing :D :wink:
Saab
Nothofagus cunninghamii
Nothofagus cunninghamii
 
Posts: 7
Joined: Tue 30 Oct, 2007 1:40 pm
Location: Ulverstone

Postby Andrew P » Mon 19 Nov, 2007 8:17 am

I voted for "Beautiful places to visit".
But fitness is another major.
A two-week trek in Nepal last year got my blood cholesterol down so far that the doctor was only half joking when he said I should do it for medicinal purposes!
User avatar
Andrew P
Nothofagus gunnii
Nothofagus gunnii
 
Posts: 27
Joined: Fri 02 Nov, 2007 8:59 am
Location: A.C.T.
Region: Australian Capital Territory

Re: Poll - Why do you go bushwalking?

Postby TassieMargie » Sat 05 Jan, 2008 11:11 am

I voted Photography but could have voted for a number of them. I love getting out and seeing what Tasmania has to offer and getting away from people is also a major attraction as well.
TassieMargie
Atherosperma moschatum
Atherosperma moschatum
 
Posts: 81
Joined: Sat 05 Jan, 2008 10:09 am
Location: Rosebery Tasmania
Region: Tasmania

Re:

Postby frank_in_oz » Mon 21 Jan, 2008 8:04 am

under10kg wrote:Sex under the stars or in a tent is pretty nice.


Not sure if you have heard about this book Sex in a tent Written by a Canadian girl, married to a Kiwi and living in NZ.

There is also a link to her blog on Our Hiking Blog
Frank
Check out "Our Hiking Blog" Overland Track guide, Food to Go-recipe ideas and Trekking to Everest Base Camp.
User avatar
frank_in_oz
Athrotaxis cupressoides
Athrotaxis cupressoides
 
Posts: 372
Joined: Fri 02 Nov, 2007 12:43 pm
Location: Geelong, Vic

Re: Re:

Postby tasadam » Mon 21 Jan, 2008 2:48 pm

frank_in_oz wrote:Not sure if you have heard about this book Sex in a tent Written by a Canadian girl, married to a Kiwi and living in NZ.

And for fun, while I was there I did an Amazon book search for "tent" and got 257,960 results. :roll:
Sex wins, however, with 354,647 results... :shock:
User avatar
tasadam
Magnus administratio
Magnus administratio
 
Posts: 5940
Joined: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 6:58 pm
Location: Near Devonport, Tasmania
ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS: TasmaniART, Smitten Merino, Macpac
Region: Tasmania
Gender: Male

Re: Re:

Postby Speculator » Mon 21 Jan, 2008 2:58 pm

tasadam wrote:
frank_in_oz wrote:Not sure if you have heard about this book Sex in a tent Written by a Canadian girl, married to a Kiwi and living in NZ.

And for fun, while I was there I did an Amazon book search for "tent" and got 257,960 results. :roll:
Sex wins, however, with 354,647 results... :shock:


Interesting! I'd accuse you of having too much time on your hands, except I did my own search. Apparently a book search for tasadam yields one result! ;)

Draw your own conclusions people! :lol:

L8r.
---
Peak bagging points: 10. Peak bagging bagging points: 10000.
User avatar
Speculator
Optimus Imago
Optimus Imago
 
Posts: 521
Joined: Fri 15 Jun, 2007 10:35 pm
Location: Ulverstone
Region: Tasmania

Re: Poll - Why do you go bushwalking?

Postby tasadam » Mon 21 Jan, 2008 3:08 pm

Speculator - 38,268 results...
Who has too much time??? :wink:
User avatar
tasadam
Magnus administratio
Magnus administratio
 
Posts: 5940
Joined: Tue 10 Apr, 2007 6:58 pm
Location: Near Devonport, Tasmania
ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS: TasmaniART, Smitten Merino, Macpac
Region: Tasmania
Gender: Male


Return to Bushwalking Discussion

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 22 guests