Monday, June 1, 2009

Bare Backers Resort Freehike - 2006

PJ and I visited Bare Backers Resort near Boise, located in a beautiful mountain setting above a unique reservoir. Members had built their own cabins, or had trailers. Several camping spots were also available. The cabin was small and clean, with just enough room for a queen bed. The toilet, an outhouse, was also clean.

When we arrived we quickly got undressed and walked about five minutes to the clubhouse. A small but very nice pool was situated above the clubhouse. Tall majestic pine trees stood above it. We jumped in the pool and had a relaxing swim. It always feels great to swim nude. As we were getting out, the members showed up and invited us to join them in the hot tub just outside the clubhouse. We accepted of course.

One thing we’ve learned about naturists is that they are maybe the friendliest people in the world. Non-judgmental, kind, and anxious to get to know you; not how the world thinks about you – education, job, status, etc., but the real you, even though they probably only know your first name. We enjoyed talking with them a while about life and naturism as we soaked in the hot tub.

Afterwards, we headed back and arrived at the cabin just before dark.

We arose early in the morning just as the sun was coming up, and decided to go for a freehike. We love to hike naked, especially in the morning. A trail started just behind the cabin, so with nothing on but socks and tennis shoes we were off. The trail was nearly level for quite a distance across the side of the mountain. In the valley below were a few cabins, but we felt safe being naked as they were far enough away. After about 20 minutes the trail became steeper, with long switch backs. Not detoured, we kept climbing. After nearly an hour we reached the ridge and were rewarded with a spectacular view of the valley and reservoir below. (See http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/barebackersresort?n=0) The trip back was downhill, and easy. This resort features one of the nicest freehiking trails of any we’ve visited.

We headed over to the clubhouse as soon as we returned. We uncovered the pool and had a refreshing swim all by ourselves. Then played several games of horseshoes (I won), and badminton (PJ won). I took a shower outside the clubhouse. As we were about to leave to get down the road, a member and his wife showed up and invited us to swim with them; unfortunately, we needed to leave by 10:00 am so we had to refuse. They wished us well and we said we’d try to return. All in all, our stay overnight at the Bare Backers Resort was a joy – inexpensive, and a wonderful naturist event we’ll remember for a long time. We recommend this resort to all, even if you can only stay on a weeknight. It was beautiful, relaxing, and just like being at our own mountain retreat.

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