More Than A Third Of Hikers Use Marijuana To Enhance Their Experience On The Trail, Poll Shows

5 days ago by gingerbier to c/newjerseycannabis

A significant number of people who hike enhance their experience on the trail with marijuana, according to a new poll. The expedition company Climbing Kilimanjaro surveyed 1,008 U.S. adult hikers, finding that more than a third (35 percent) have hiked while under the influence of cannabis—the most popularly used substance in the poll. Another 7 […]

sicarius 3 points 5 days ago

"Fancy a spliff?"
"Yeah, I know a place"
3 hour hike later to the most stunning spot...

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JadenSmith 2 points 5 days ago

I use cannabis on hikes due to inflammation issues.

When I walk for more than an hour, close to the two hour mark, my toes and the base of them on my foot part get insanely sore, red, start swelling, etc.
I take a few puffs off a vape, or take a little break with a proper smoke, and I can actually see the redness go away within minutes. Allows me to keep going.

I do the same when rowing, to ease my muscles, when going down a river with my friend.

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Blibly 1 point 5 days ago

duh?

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Bluegrass_Addict 1 point 5 days ago

now picture this article, but 15 years ago..

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