Hiker provided with assistance, and shoes, after attempting to climb Tasmanian mountain without them

Submitted ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨zero_gravitas@aussie.zone⁩ to ⁨australia@aussie.zone⁩

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/cradle-mountain-hiker-no-shoes-tasmania/104465768

In short:

A tourist has been accompanied down Cradle Mountain, in Tasmania’s north west, after attempting to climb it without footwear.

Police say the man contacted emergency services Saturday morning, reporting that he was unable to walk due to his toes being frost-bitten.

What’s next?

Police have urged people to remember the importance of going out into the wilderness with appropriate equipment.

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DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Is barefoot hiking common? Being in touch with nature and Mother Earth and stuff? Or is he just an idiot?

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- SolarMonkey@slrpnk.net ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  It’s not hugely common, but common enough that it’s not unheard of. Same with barefoot running.
  
  I have “barefoot” hiking sandals that are 4mm thick, so I can feel everything but not get rocks in my soles. Sort of a compromise.
  
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  - DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
    Oh, ok, thanks. Never heard of the idea before.
    
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fart_pickle@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
I hope he was also provided with a bill, aka stupidity tax.

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- Dasus@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  If only stupidity was actually taxed.
  
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maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
My toes are freezing in Sydney as it is.

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dgriffith@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
For reference, temps at cradle mountain are still a few degrees below zero overnight.

Soooo, you know, it’s nice to feel connected to nature by going barefoot, but shoes are probably a good idea.

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