What we’re about
This group creates outdoor plans heading out from Berlin where a playful attitude is encouraged and expected.
Playful meaning, the focus should be on enjoying the present journey, the interactions and nature, with almost childlike joy if possible, rather than the destination.
In the context of hikes, this often means that the pace is relaxed, we can take unplanned breaks to enjoy beauty, sometimes play physical games, and any participant can propose activities. Sometimes there will be whisper/silence walk sections, sometimes night hikes where we will turn off our lights for a stretch, sometimes the hikes become thematic, sometimes there's storytelling or self-introspection exercises. Paddleboarding? Barefoot? Roaming with no route? Leader switch?
And sometimes, they will just be normal hikes, or other things that are not hikes.
I'll basically throw things at the wall that I'm interested in, and when something sticks, I'll aim to do more of it.
My ultimate wish is to grow a community of people of all paths of life that care about each other and become more than "strangers walking the same direction for one day". But if it does end up being only strangers hanging out, I'll enjoy the heck out of it too.
Let's be playful together!
Notes:
- These events follow the Playful Philosophy. Make sure to read and understand it.
Release of Liability:
Each person who signs up for a hike is responsible for their own safety. By signing up for an event, the member acknowledges that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer of the event from and against any and all liability arising from their participation in the group activities.
If a person (a member or their guests) has health impairments which may influence their attendance they're obliged to inform the organizer upfront about them and how to react if required.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- (23.5 km) 🌲Testing out our leg quality in the Baruth forest + Swim💦 +Surprise?Baruth(Mark) Bahnhof, Baruth/Mark
Playful Hike #60
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https://t.me/+8-_rnJBuabBkNjI0Start: 09:53 am at Baruth(Mark) Station. RE8 from Sudkreuz.
End: Will aim to take RE8 back from Neuhof(Zossen) at 16:13 or 17:19. The sooner the better as I want to try something in the city.
Pace: Very speedy, 5.5 km/h+ when moving.
Transport Tickets: DeutschlandTicket or 9.10 eur each way.
Bring: Food and water for the duration of the event, appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather, sun protection(?), towel/swimsuit (?), a big smile. Mosquito spray!
Extra: We play games and make a fool of ourselves sometimes. Be ready to join :DPlease keep updating your RSVP (Assist/Won't Assist) as your availability changes. I might deny participation in future events for no-shows.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Plan:
We are trying to avoid the recently born mosquitos from last year's May 1st hike and make a route that is mostly forest.
We are walking to an isolated part of the forest where there are some trails and facilities used for technical testing of vehicles. Steepness tests, uneven terrain, rocks, sand... We will attempt to test our might and resolve by showing that anything a car can do, we can do better. Fellow brothers and sisters! Today we stand together! We won't be replaced by machines this weekend!! (Unless someone is there to stop us for some reason)
🩳🩱🏊♀️ Some of us will take an opportunity for a swim or a dip in the mild waters, almost at the end of the hike.
Please take note, while we will play around in the testing area where possible, when moving in between locations I want us to do a quick 5.5+ km/h. This is because ideally I have my eye on a place in the city on the way back that is free on the first Sunday of the month and closes at 6 pm 👀. My little surprise for the willing.
See you soon!
Disclaimers:
- Participation is under your own responsibility, the organizers are not liable for damages or losses.
- Some pictures/video might be taken and displayed publicly for the purposes of promotion of the group. Please request their removal or modification if relevant.
