Hiking alone

dancedancedance7 · 2021-09-18T18:02:25+00:00

Yeah this is super annoying, I hate it when guys do this. I've never seen another woman do it either.

When I feel that happening I scramble to pick up a sharp rock or stick. I then stand still to make it look like I'm taking a break and wait for the person to pass. I definitely don't try to go faster than them because I've noticed that makes them try to keep up with you. Some of them are weird and do it for fitness reasons but it's really discomforting.

cantstuntbikerbitch · 2021-09-18T19:15:26+00:00

I only go hiking with my large working dog. He is friendly until he knows not to be. I also carry on hikes! F that guy, maybe if he had empathy he would realize, "oh maybe I'm making this strange woman uncomfortable by being so close in the woods where people may or may not be around..."

Mcccy · 2021-09-18T18:52:40+00:00

It's scary just reading this. Why couldn't he just get the hint?? Do they really not understand how creepy that behaviour is?

lavender_icicle · 2021-09-18T18:53:41+00:00

Lots of men do that on purpose because they like making women afraid. It's a sick power trip for them. Please be careful and listen to your intuition!

instantsilver · 2021-09-18T18:11:51+00:00

I'm afraid to go hiking alone for this reason. I did once and I was so paranoid the entire time that I couldn't relax or enjoy my hike, even though I carry a taser and pepper spray. It's especially sketchy because I live in Appalachia and there's no service in the forests.

blessedwiththree · 2021-09-18T19:13:10+00:00

Better to be safe than sorry, always have some sort of a weapon at your disposal. I've gone back and forth about getting my concealed carry license and getting a firearm, but I'm worried about a firearm in the residence with three young kids (even with a safe etc). When I hike alone I bring an air horn, a knife, and mace (these things could help in the instance of a wild animal or a dangerous man).

Even when I take my walks in public I bring my mace and I purposely change directions or cross the road to stay away from men I feel uncomfortable around. There have been some men that are aware enough to give me space and not be creepy, but there are others that refuse to give space and are staring or acting socially inappropriate. If other people aren't around, I try to ensure I will never be alone with a man while walking. The area that I live in is generally pretty safe, but there has been a large influx of transients camping in the area which makes me feel very unsafe. I even saw one of these men pull out a knife on his dog while I was out walking with my children. Always listen to your gut regardless because as we know, there are plenty of men you would never suspect who would love to do horrible things to you if they got the chance.

TERFSareawesome · 2021-09-18T19:58:19+00:00

I think men know exactly what theyre doing but they do it on purpose to upset women. So many of them are just evil. Men post all day every day on here about "I'm so sad :((((( 😔 😞 😢 A woman crossed the street to avoid me 😫" which means they allllll know exactly how they feel. THey just PRETEND to be sad about on here because they know it puts a social expectation on them of being a good person and any kind of restriction annoys them, like a toddler. In the real world, they love it and get a great kick out of upsetting us. LVM are trash.

katiekat0214 · 2021-09-18T18:14:07+00:00

Personally, and I realize this is taking a risk of violence, I'd have confronted. I'd have said, hey, I'm SUPER uncomfortable about you hiking so close to me. Can you just go around? Go on? I just want to hike alone. I might have added, you're creeping me out. A strong stare, a loud voice, you're showing power, dominance, and control, and THAT is usually what it's all about. These are scrotes who get off on making women uncomfortable, and I just don't allow it. I've absolutely sworn to myself if any scrote ever makes trouble for me, I'm going to scream with all my might, I BELONG HERE. THIS IS MY TERRITORY. Because that's what it's all about: exerting your absolute right to exist in the world.

This obviously won't work for everyone; I can't even do it every single time, but lemme tell ya, when I have spoken up, spoken out, gotten loud, assertive, even blunt and aggressive, it WORKS, and it works SO well. Any scrote who would do this is a coward; I fully realize there may very well be psychopaths out there, but I do think it's worth it to assert your right to your own space without feeling threatened.

Junior-Lion7893 · 2021-09-18T18:59:48+00:00

I had something like this happen to me when I was in university twice. It was during the early hours of campus. On two occasions two men followed me everywhere I went. Classes start at 8am and I had to be in the city by 6:30am because of transit schedules. I pulled out my phone and started talking to my mom because campus security didn’t pick up (despite telling us that they had 24/7 security all the while I was on school campus). Thank God one of the doors were open, and I just ran inside. My school’s building is like a maze, you can get lost easily if you’re not a student or a first year. It took me all of my first semester to learn the building. Anyways, as a I got up to the highest level away from the lobby, I looked down and saw that he was frantically looking for me. I was in a building that could only be accessed by students from the school so in a way, I was safe. Eventually when he couldn’t see me and the janitors started showing up, he left. If he had been a student at the school and got into the building, it would have been a different story and I would have ran into a different section of the building.

Rayne2522 · 2021-09-18T19:35:32+00:00

I carry a knife with me everywhere I go.

pompommom31 · 2021-09-18T20:08:22+00:00

If you’re walking anywhere alone and don’t have a weapon handy, always keep your keys out as a makeshift stabbing tool between your fingers. I was taught this in a self defense class once. It may not hurt as much as a knife would, but it’ll surprise and jolt a would be perp. And never wear headphones when walking alone in an isolated area.

Title	Hiking alone
Author	bookworm1896
Upvotes	130
Comments	25
Date	September 18, 2021 5:40 PM UTC (4 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/FemaleDatingStrategy
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