Monday, June 1, 2009
Try It, You'll Like It
“I have become an unabashed advocate of nude hiking. I've been day hiking and backpacking all my adult life, but when I started doing it nude a few years ago, I was changed forever. . . Try it . . . you'll like it. If nothing else, hike clothed out to the middle of nowhere. When you get there leave all your clothes in a secluded spot and bravely walk naked 100 yards in any direction. By the time you return you will have had an epiphany that will change your life.” – Mark Storey
Silver Valley Sun Club
On a trip back from Utah to California PJ and I stopped for a few hours at Silver Valley Sun Club. We’d heard about the resort from friends at Glen Eden, and decided it would be nice to at least visit it.
After checking in and playing a nude game on the island in the resort's lake, we decided to take a hike. A dry, sandy wash runs along the back of the resort, off the property. We freehiked up the wash and over some sandy hills. The sand was so soft and free of vegetation that we were able to hike barefoot. It appeared that we could have hiked a very long way across the valley to some hills in the distance, although there were houses not too far off on either side of the wash.
After the hike, we walked around the rest of the resort and took a few photos (see http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/silvervalleysunclub ). Then we left in order to get back to Glen Eden before dark. We enjoyed our short visit, and would recommend Silver Valley for all who just want to spend some time relaxing naked in the sun with few people around, and perhaps take a bare-foot freehike.
After checking in and playing a nude game on the island in the resort's lake, we decided to take a hike. A dry, sandy wash runs along the back of the resort, off the property. We freehiked up the wash and over some sandy hills. The sand was so soft and free of vegetation that we were able to hike barefoot. It appeared that we could have hiked a very long way across the valley to some hills in the distance, although there were houses not too far off on either side of the wash.
After the hike, we walked around the rest of the resort and took a few photos (see http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/silvervalleysunclub ). Then we left in order to get back to Glen Eden before dark. We enjoyed our short visit, and would recommend Silver Valley for all who just want to spend some time relaxing naked in the sun with few people around, and perhaps take a bare-foot freehike.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Hiking in Clothes
“Hiking in clothes is too constrictive. I like to feel comfortable. There's nothing wrong with that, is there?” - Thomas
Deep Creek Hot Springs Freehike
While staying at Glen Eden, on Friday, May 25th, Ben, PJ, and I decided to take a hike into deep Creek Hot Springs. We drove from Corona up to the high desert at Hesperia, about an hour north, where we met Andrew. Andrew, who was very familiar with Deep Creek, lead the way and we drove about 10 miles to Bowen’s Ranch and the trail head where we parked, undressed, and started hiking down the trail.
The freehike down was about two miles, and not very difficult. As always, it felt so good to hike naked. The scenery was desert with nice views of Deep Creek and trees in the valley below - all very pretty in its own way.
After less than an hour we arrived at the steam and the hot springs. We crossed the cool stream, and climbed the cliffs above the springs for a few minutes to get a better view of the area. Two clothed men were sitting under a tree near the stream. No one else was around. Apparently Deep Creek is often crowed so we felt lucky – we had the springs to ourselves.
We soaked in the largest pool for some time. The temperature was just right. The water was very clear, with just a little algae. The pool was so deep near the cliff that you had to go under the water to touch the bottom, and it was easy to swim a few strokes. PJ tried several times to touch the bottom. It was wonderfully relaxing to sit in the warm water and talk with friends.
After about an hour PJ and I had to leave. Ben and Andrew stayed to soak and find other pools.
The hike out was more strenuous because everything was up hill. We passed one couple going down as we hiked out; they were clothed, but we stayed naked. They asked about people at the springs, and I said there were very few. I commented that it was too hot to hike nude. They seemed to agree.
It wasn’t too long before we returned to the car, got dressed, and headed back to Glen Eden. We stopped for a soda before getting on the freeway. A cool refreshment to end a wonderful time hiking and soaking at Deep Creek Hot Springs – a place we would definitely recommend to others – a place we will certainly go again
Here are some photos of our trip: http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/deepcreek
The freehike down was about two miles, and not very difficult. As always, it felt so good to hike naked. The scenery was desert with nice views of Deep Creek and trees in the valley below - all very pretty in its own way.
After less than an hour we arrived at the steam and the hot springs. We crossed the cool stream, and climbed the cliffs above the springs for a few minutes to get a better view of the area. Two clothed men were sitting under a tree near the stream. No one else was around. Apparently Deep Creek is often crowed so we felt lucky – we had the springs to ourselves.
We soaked in the largest pool for some time. The temperature was just right. The water was very clear, with just a little algae. The pool was so deep near the cliff that you had to go under the water to touch the bottom, and it was easy to swim a few strokes. PJ tried several times to touch the bottom. It was wonderfully relaxing to sit in the warm water and talk with friends.
After about an hour PJ and I had to leave. Ben and Andrew stayed to soak and find other pools.
The hike out was more strenuous because everything was up hill. We passed one couple going down as we hiked out; they were clothed, but we stayed naked. They asked about people at the springs, and I said there were very few. I commented that it was too hot to hike nude. They seemed to agree.
It wasn’t too long before we returned to the car, got dressed, and headed back to Glen Eden. We stopped for a soda before getting on the freeway. A cool refreshment to end a wonderful time hiking and soaking at Deep Creek Hot Springs – a place we would definitely recommend to others – a place we will certainly go again
Here are some photos of our trip: http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/deepcreek
Freehiking Idaho Together
“In Idaho once, hiking out au naturel from a hot spring, we saw a man coming up the trail far below, clothed, so we stopped to dress - I looked down and he had doffed his duds and was natural as we were.” - Just Me
Shangri La Resort Freehike - May 07
Ken and PJ took a business trip to Arizona the end of May 2007, and as always stayed at naturist Resorts along the way. Ben Miller came along to visit the resorts with us.
When we arrived at Shangri La. Ben took off for a hike. We settled in and visited some friends. Other friends showed up later. That evening we all had a lot of fun singing nude karaoke.
Saturday Ken had to work until lunch, and Ben took another hike. Saturday night we went to the dance, which was fun for awhile.
Sunday we all decided to go for a hike to the top of Daisy Peak . Our friends and PJ went a ways but didn’t feel well enough to make the entire hike. Ken made it, encouraged by Ben of course.
Here are some photos of the Shangri La hike http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/shangila2?n=0 .
When we arrived at Shangri La. Ben took off for a hike. We settled in and visited some friends. Other friends showed up later. That evening we all had a lot of fun singing nude karaoke.
Saturday Ken had to work until lunch, and Ben took another hike. Saturday night we went to the dance, which was fun for awhile.
Sunday we all decided to go for a hike to the top of Daisy Peak . Our friends and PJ went a ways but didn’t feel well enough to make the entire hike. Ken made it, encouraged by Ben of course.
Here are some photos of the Shangri La hike http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/shangila2?n=0 .
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Beautiful and Freeing
“I (and sometimes my wife) have gone skinnyhiking . . . a number of times; in Idaho, Washington, and Kauai’s Na Pali trail. Haven’t done it since, oh, last weekend in the Cascades - deserted trail, hot day, no one else around - didn’t meet anyone for my hour hike - stopped at a creek crossing and climbed up on a ledge by a waterfall, out of sight of the trail, caught some sun and shade, dipped in a pool - aaah… gentle breezes, warm sun, what had been too hot became just right. A few brushes by plants as I walked the trails - gentle reminders of closeness to creation. Beautiful and freeing.” – Just Me
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