No sense!

Aristocat · Jul 13th, 2005, 18:49

I have always failed to understand what possible pleasure one can get in lugging a heavy backpack on one's back and tramping up steep paths, risking life and limb, doing what is called "trekking". There was an era when one had no choice in getting from 'A' to 'B' except to use one's own two feet but to still continue doing so in today's age for the sake of "enjoyment" is nothing short of baffling. And to take things further, you have those who feel the need to reach some of the highest points on earth, risking their very lives and spending small fortunes in the bargain, doing what is called "mountaineering". Makes no sense.

cliffhanger · Jul 13th, 2005, 18:59

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Originally Posted by Aristocat

I have always failed to understand what possible pleasure one can get in lugging a heavy backpack on one's back and tramping up steep paths, risking life and limb, doing what is called "trekking". There was an era when one had no choice in getting from 'A' to 'B' except to use one's own two feet but to still continue doing so in today's age for the sake of "enjoyment" is nothing short of baffling. And to take things further, you have those who feel the need to reach some of the highest points on earth, risking their very lives and spending small fortunes in the bargain, doing what is called "mountaineering". Makes no sense.

i don't have to tell u why ,or try to make u understand.......just try it once and i hope u will get ur anser...

mahmud · Jul 13th, 2005, 19:04

Hey man, different thinking undoubtly! But note, hobby does not obey any rule.

rab · Jul 13th, 2005, 19:06

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I have always failed to understand ... etc

For some intuitive reason I am not surprised that you don't understand mountaineerimg and trekking.

Please note that this website wishes to encourage inclusion and cross cultural understanding. It is simply not necessary to make negative comments here.

rab

sudheer poppa · Jul 13th, 2005, 19:10

To add on to what Rab said, this seems a rather surprising first post/thread.

amyl · Jul 13th, 2005, 19:15

perhaps aristocat is more into an Aristocratic mode of seeing places.....on a horse, chariot or a "doli" carried by four ppl on their shoulders.....like a King.

dude!! just get out and hit the earth and u will realize how so very rejuvenating and fruitful these adventure-packed outings are.

proabably some matured IMers can put in some thoughtful feedback on what u say is senseless.

keep reading...u will get loads of replies i suppose.

beach · Jul 13th, 2005, 21:20

Mainly becouse if Goliath can't be taken to the mountain, then take mountain to the Goliath

Sure agree, no one need to carry any luggage to the top that can be better left at the foothill.....

cyberhippie · Jul 13th, 2005, 21:58

To quote a famous moutaineer "because it's there"

Sama · Jul 13th, 2005, 22:40

It's like what Louis Armstrong said about jazz: "if I have to explain, you wouldn't understand...."

byronic · Jul 13th, 2005, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Aristocat

I have always failed to understand what possible pleasure one can get in lugging a heavy backpack on one's back and tramping up steep paths, risking life and limb, doing what is called "trekking". There was an era when one had no choice in getting from 'A' to 'B' except to use one's own two feet but to still continue doing so in today's age for the sake of "enjoyment" is nothing short of baffling. And to take things further, you have those who feel the need to reach some of the highest points on earth, risking their very lives and spending small fortunes in the bargain, doing what is called "mountaineering". Makes no sense.

I have always failed to understand what possible pleasure one can get from trolling on boards?...

snowcrab · Jul 14th, 2005, 00:28

lotus blossom · Jul 14th, 2005, 00:54

maybe it is a trollish post, but i am one of those people who would not enjoy trekking with weight strapped to my back, nor be willing to risk life and limb to do it. I get a sore back just looking at someone with a backpack, and i don't have a ton of physical stamina. I love hiking about, but i leave the trekking for others.

I just watched "Touching the Void" and was awed by the landscape of the mountains, but in pain watching the two trekkers climbing them.

That's just me, though i admire those who do it. It must be an extraordinary feeling to reach the top of a mountain. I know it is for me when I reach the top of a hill.

docgirl2005 · Jul 14th, 2005, 01:11

Trekking is something I probably would not enjoy as well, but I keep my comments to myself. There are plenty of things that I observe about how other travellers go to India. For example, I dont comprehend why some insist on spending so little and then come back complaining about India...as someone of indian origin it makes me mad..I have seen it here and I have seen it in real life. Its like they assume that since India is a poorer nation, they should be getting cheap deals and assume that there are no richer people in India and if the richer people do exist they shouldnt enjoy their wealth... But you know when I read something like that, I keep my comments to myself. My indiamike experience is worth more to me than trying to straighten out some people. Some of these same people might go as far as saying that my experience in india isnt "Real"...

However crass the original Poster was, I must give him the benefit of the doubt. It certainly is an odd first post. He must have been angry at trekkers or something and took it out here? lol...Well still thats no excuse on his part...

I think Everyone, with exception of few ole wise ones, say things in certain posts that come very close to being troll like. A troll is something that some people find offensive right? Well dont be so sure to think every post of yours, didnt offend someone out there. The offended might have just remained quiet like I always do, just to keep the sanity and to enjoy their Indiamike experience so you may never know. Just giving a different perspective on it. Thanks.

ChrisJ · Jul 14th, 2005, 02:51

Come on old chap! Chin up and all that. Last push to the summit!

Anders · Jul 14th, 2005, 03:14

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Originally Posted by docgirl2005

A troll is something that some people find offensive right?

No, a troll is provocative post where the only purpose of the post is to cause a lot of replies.

Jul 13th, 2005, 18:49	#1
Aristocat Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 104	No sense! I have always failed to understand what possible pleasure one can get in lugging a heavy backpack on one's back and tramping up steep paths, risking life and limb, doing what is called "trekking". There was an era when one had no choice in getting from 'A' to 'B' except to use one's own two feet but to still continue doing so in today's age for the sake of "enjoyment" is nothing short of baffling. And to take things further, you have those who feel the need to reach some of the highest points on earth, risking their very lives and spending small fortunes in the bargain, doing what is called "mountaineering". Makes no sense.

Jul 13th, 2005, 19:10	#5
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	To add on to what Rab said, this seems a rather surprising first post/thread. __________________ We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools - MLK Pic Page 1 Pic Page 2 When my life changed over a week

Jul 13th, 2005, 21:20	#7
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,233	Mainly becouse if Goliath can't be taken to the mountain, then take mountain to the Goliath Sure agree, no one need to carry any luggage to the top that can be better left at the foothill..... __________________ Hampi info

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Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,354	It's like what Louis Armstrong said about jazz: "if I have to explain, you wouldn't understand...." __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Jul 14th, 2005, 00:54	#12
lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,890	maybe it is a trollish post, but i am one of those people who would not enjoy trekking with weight strapped to my back, nor be willing to risk life and limb to do it. I get a sore back just looking at someone with a backpack, and i don't have a ton of physical stamina. I love hiking about, but i leave the trekking for others. I just watched "Touching the Void" and was awed by the landscape of the mountains, but in pain watching the two trekkers climbing them. That's just me, though i admire those who do it. It must be an extraordinary feeling to reach the top of a mountain. I know it is for me when I reach the top of a hill. __________________ Not all who wander are lost

Jul 13th, 2005, 19:04	#3
mahmud Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 445	Hey man, different thinking undoubtly! But note, hobby does not obey any rule.

Jul 13th, 2005, 19:15	#6
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	perhaps aristocat is more into an Aristocratic mode of seeing places.....on a horse, chariot or a "doli" carried by four ppl on their shoulders.....like a King. dude!! just get out and hit the earth and u will realize how so very rejuvenating and fruitful these adventure-packed outings are. proabably some matured IMers can put in some thoughtful feedback on what u say is senseless. keep reading...u will get loads of replies i suppose.

Jul 13th, 2005, 21:58	#8
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	To quote a famous moutaineer "because it's there"

Jul 14th, 2005, 00:28	#11
snowcrab Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alberta, Can Posts: 1,045

Jul 14th, 2005, 01:11	#13
docgirl2005 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: usa Posts: 443	Trekking is something I probably would not enjoy as well, but I keep my comments to myself. There are plenty of things that I observe about how other travellers go to India. For example, I dont comprehend why some insist on spending so little and then come back complaining about India...as someone of indian origin it makes me mad..I have seen it here and I have seen it in real life. Its like they assume that since India is a poorer nation, they should be getting cheap deals and assume that there are no richer people in India and if the richer people do exist they shouldnt enjoy their wealth... But you know when I read something like that, I keep my comments to myself. My indiamike experience is worth more to me than trying to straighten out some people. Some of these same people might go as far as saying that my experience in india isnt "Real"... However crass the original Poster was, I must give him the benefit of the doubt. It certainly is an odd first post. He must have been angry at trekkers or something and took it out here? lol...Well still thats no excuse on his part... I think Everyone, with exception of few ole wise ones, say things in certain posts that come very close to being troll like. A troll is something that some people find offensive right? Well dont be so sure to think every post of yours, didnt offend someone out there. The offended might have just remained quiet like I always do, just to keep the sanity and to enjoy their Indiamike experience so you may never know. Just giving a different perspective on it. Thanks. Last edited by docgirl2005 : Jul 14th, 2005 at 01:15. Reason: spelling

Jul 14th, 2005, 02:51	#14
ChrisJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 184	Come on old chap! Chin up and all that. Last push to the summit!

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