Holidays: Take a hike

Take a hike

By Anonymous - 01/05/2016 17:19 - United States

Today, I went on a camping trip. I already had a bad back, and then the guy in charge took us on a hike. My shoes were too small, and now I'm hobbling around with a bad back and foot. Every time I limp, it hurts my back, but if I walk normally, it hurts my foot. FML

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By terpity12 - 07/08/2009 19:39 - United States

Today, I rescheduled my doctor's appointment for a tetanus shot to go camping with my friends. While running on a path at the camp site, I stepped on a rusty nail that went right through my shoe and into my foot. Maybe I should have kept my appointment. FML

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Cooked

By Anonymous - 29/03/2023 06:00 - Australia

Today, I went on a camping trip with my friends, but forgot to bring sunscreen. I spent the entire day outside and ended up with a severe sunburn all over my body. The pain is unbearable and I can't even move without yelping as if I was slowly being cooked in an air fryer. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/11/2017 15:00

Today, I went on a hike. It had snowed the night before so I wore warm clothes. They didn’t help when I slipped and broke my leg. FML

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Steady as she goes

By Slippin' - 17/11/2022 17:00 - United States - Steele

Today, I tried to walk on the sidewalk. Actually, it was so slippery that I had to shimmy across it. Then I shimmied too quickly and fell down. Now everything hurts. Maybe next time I should bring a sled. FML

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Taking a stand

By vampyrate3562 - 29/01/2015 12:56 - United Kingdom

Today, I had to run for the train, but because of my bad foot and limping they held the train, much to people's displeasure. No one let me sit down, so for the 20 minute journey, I stood. With a bad foot. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/05/2016 14:03 - United States - Salem

Today, I had my first real break from work in ages, so I decided to go hiking. Less than 20 minutes in, I tumbled a couple hundred feet down a steep hill, broke my leg and several toes, and lay there in agony for an eternity before I was finally rescued. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/08/2019 06:02 - United Kingdom - Blackpool

Today, my legs were really sore from working out yesterday, so it hurt going down the stairs at work. To avoid the pain, l ignored how stupid I looked and limped down the staircase. When I finally got to the bottom, I hopped off the last step. And twisted my ankle. FML

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By fukinnature - 01/11/2016 07:27

Today, I was feeling stressed about some upcoming exams, so I went on a nice relaxing nature walk through the nearby bushland. I slipped off a rock and landed in knee-deep mud that claimed my shoe when I pulled my leg free. I'm even more stressed now. FML

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Nature is healing

By anonymous - 30/06/2016 05:27 - United States - Forney

Today, I was started my week of camping alone in the woods. I took my shoes off to go to sleep, but I had to come out to get water. I stepped on a wasp, and while I was standing on one foot looking at the sting, I realized I was in an ant pile. I'm allergic to both. FML

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Foot soldier

By Anonymous - 22/08/2023 22:00

Today, I wore a new pair of shoes to work. By lunchtime, my feet were covered in blisters and I had to limp my way through the rest of the day. FML

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DRaffie 18

Monday 2 May 2016 12:40

Why not just, not go on the hike?

Steffi3 40

Monday 2 May 2016 12:40

If you you have all those, next time maybe stay home?

Comments

Moskaaa7 26

Monday 2 May 2016 18:49

This is why I don't like camping.

Chazzster 28

Monday 2 May 2016 19:39

I can't help wondering how it was that OP went camping/hiking with shoes that are too small. If OP picked out and bought shoes that are too small then to that degree YDI. If OP had no other option in footwear and couldn't afford properly fitting outdoor shoes then FML for them.

wohscg 5

Monday 2 May 2016 19:40

ydi when you wear shoes that are too small. even just basic walking would cause issues with your feet.

NYGiants1925 22

Monday 2 May 2016 20:29

Let me get this straight, you brought shoes that don't fit on a camping trip & then used them to go hiking while you're injured? I can't find a single smart decision in this story. Ydi.

alishalee1996 12

Monday 2 May 2016 21:22

why didn't you wear shoes that fit? :/

Acerhawk 24

Monday 2 May 2016 22:05

Limp with your bad foot facing forward and your good foot 90 degrees to the side and stand straight up, it should help you if this happens again OP.

LyricaSilvan 29

Monday 2 May 2016 22:14

My only thought at the moment is "why were you wearing shoes you knew were too small?"

whysojealous 18

Monday 2 May 2016 23:57

If OP is from Britain, they could have been forced to go on the DofE expedition (I'm on the mobile app so I can't see the location)

Feklfekl2222 32

Wednesday 1 June 2016 13:31

I've done DoE, firstly it's a voluntary thing, no one can force you two to do it. Secondly you should know it's a hiking expedition, and even if you do gold it's only 18-22 kilometres a day, there's no way you would just be sat in your tent. Also a big part of the qualification is knowing what's appropriate and being prepared with the right equipment, which included correctly fitting shoes