QUOTES 3/10/2017

“As more people hear of this simple, natural, human activity, and how much more alive one feels working naked with Nature, the more others may give it a try.  WNGD is thus an unabashed promotion of social nudity as part of a healthy, natural lifestyle. . . If you . . . think all this talk about nudity is a riotous hoot, continue to smile (naked folk shouldn’t be taking themselves too seriously anyway).  But while you’re laughing - and while no one’s looking - try gardening naked for five minutes.  You’ll probably still be smiling, but for a different reason.” – Mark Storey

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“For me, the sheer joy, and it is like childhood again in a way, of roaming around totally buck naked without a care, is such a draw that I do seek it whenever possible.  That is why beachwalking in the buff recently was so wonderful.  I had a bottle of water in my hand, but nothing on my body whatsoever, below the cap and sunglasses.  Three blissful hours, and thanks to the 30-weight sunscreen, no burn.” - Doodndanood

“In another encounter that same weekend, I ran into a naturist runner on the Jay Peak trail who was running textile.  He was so pleased to run into me hiking naked, that we sat and talked in the middle of the trail for about 45 minutes comparing notes . He too had only hiked naked on private lands, and had never felt certain enough about it to try it on public trails.  He called me a pioneer in his eyes, with much gratitude.  He also suggested that perhaps, if there were designated ‘Clothing Optional’ trails, even in Vermont, that perhaps more naturists would be inclined to hike naked.  My only concern with that idea, which I voiced to him, was that if such trails existed, I may not have as free access to my favorite parts of the Long Trail, if they were not so designated.  As it is now, the entire state of Vermont is clothing optional by default, and will probably remain so, as long as we freehikers exercise the same precautions that we would anywhere else." – Dan

“I started out Saturday morning about 7 am to drive to Dear Park nudist camp.  When I got in my car I thought about the naked driving . . . so I got nude for my hour drive down.  Did not have to cover at any time, and it was a great way to start the weekend.  Made it all the way to the gate, checked in, and made my way to the little cabin I got for the night.  Met some great people . . . Stayed naked all day and night, go up the next morning and set out for Deep Creek.  I continued on being naked, had to throw shorts on to get gas (major bummer).  Other than that I stayed naked all the way to the little check at Bowen Ranch.  Parked close to the trail head, got out and met some textiles who were kind of shocked when I got out bare pickle.  On the trial came across a few people, and a family.  Only got good mornings, no attitude from anyone.  Plenty of people at the bottom being Sunday and all.  Had great time relaxing and swimming around.  Hiked my way out (not as easy getting out as in) got in my car and headed for home.  I had to throw some clothes on to stop at Carl’s for a burger.  But undressed in the car and made it all the way to my garage.  I already am thinking up another weekend trip that I can try.  I must thank my lovely wife who does not enjoy the freedom as I do, but who is extremely understanding and supportive!” - td2hike