![]() ![]() The Butts boast a competitive series, and at the finish line you can expect visible time clocks and age-group awards. ![]() Says Gary Butts, “We hear many people come back and tell us they weren’t embarrassed, because it was such a relaxed atmosphere and no one cares who’s got what.” Sue and Gary Butts (no joke!), directors of the North Carolina-based B.A.R.E (Butts-A’Runnin Race Enterprises) series, which boasts eight clothing-optional events from South Carolina to Vermont, have seen participation in their eight events double since 1999. With nude events spanning the United States, the only excuses for not partaking are the ones in your head. His race drew upwards of 100 runners in only its second year. “Many bare-buns participants have never been naked in front of 100 people, so stripping down and racing takes a lot of guts,” says Ron Horn, director of the Bouncing Buns 7K Clothing Optional Trail Run in Sunny Rest Resort just north of Allentown, Pennsylvania. ![]() “There is no judgment, just appreciation for being the way nature intended.”įor those (most of us) who aren’t accustomed to recreating outdoors au naturel, the thought of running unclothed might sound painful or embarrassing. “Our runs are about feeling the sun on your skin, about feeling how wholesome and good for the soul it is,” says Judy Williams, race director for the Wreck Beach Bare Buns Run in Vancouver, British Columbia, who prefers to be called a naturist. For those who are comfortable in the most natural state, simply removing textile restraint means freedom. It is edgy, it is different, it is appealing to push your comfort-zone limits. That is, until you sign up for a bare-buns race, which may change how you view running and public nudity. Now, with societal norms and pesky laws forbidding nudity, adults aren’t afforded that same freedom to bare it all. Think back to those blessed, golden, childhood days when streaking around the front yard half clothed (probably through a sprinkler) was pure bliss. Is running nude in your future? Think back to those blessed, golden, childhood days when streaking … We even stopped along the shores of Lake O’Law and our tour guides prepared us a lovely picnic.Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! It was a sunny warm day and it was wonderful. I had driven through the area many times but this was the first time on a bike. The Margaree area is beautiful and the river is world-renowned for salmon fishing. Only 53 km (33 mi) and the route was not difficult with only a few hills. Our adventure called 'Cycling the Cabot Trail' started the next day as we headed from Baddeck to Margaree. I was nervous, very nervous! We were about 10 people with 2 tour guides and we spent the evening getting to know each other and talking about the challenge ahead. I love cycling and I love camping.to be done separately! I admire these people but I don't think I could ever to do it! I like comfort especially after being on my bike all day! I know there are some folks who would carry all of their stuff on their bikes and even camp along the way. Our luggage was transported in a van so we only needed to carry our day packs. I was with a tour group and we took 5 days to do the trip. ![]()
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