why do some hikers blast loud music on the trails?
Last weekend, we finally got a break from the rain, so my husband and I decided to hit our favorite hiking trail. The air was crisp, the trees were glowing with new leaves, and we were hoping for a peaceful walk to clear our heads. But about halfway up, we heard it—someone ahead was blasting pop music from a speaker strapped to their backpack. Not just a little background noise, but full-on concert volume.
We’d been looking forward to the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees, but instead, it felt like we were walking through a shopping mall. I get that everyone enjoys music, but isn’t the whole point of hiking to enjoy nature? I even saw a couple of deer run off as soon as the music got close. It’s not the first time this has happened, either.
Honestly, I don’t understand why people do this. If you want to listen to music, why not use headphones? Or better yet, just soak in the quiet for a change. I can’t be the only one who feels like the peace and beauty of the outdoors is getting drowned out by someone else’s playlist. Has anyone else run into this?
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