Turns out the "lazy stoner" stereotype might need a new pair of hiking boots.
The expedition company Climbing Kilimanjaro surveyed 1,008 U.S. adult hikers and found that 35 percent have hiked after using cannabis, the most common substance in the poll. Another 23 percent said they've had alcohol on the trail, and 7 percent said they've used CBD products.
Why bring it along? Among people who use any substance while hiking, 48 percent said it helps them feel more connected to nature. Most keep it mellow, too: 51 percent stick to short, easy trails close to home, while only 5 percent partake on harder hikes or climbs. As the company's Justin Mtui told Marijuana Moment, when the terrain gets serious, hikers are "opting for a clear head still."
Roxy fully supports a clear head on steep trails, plus plenty of water and snacks on every trail.
What it means for travelers: check whose land you're on. National parks follow federal law, so cannabis possession and use are prohibited there even in legal states, as Rocky Mountain National Park's rules spell out. And whatever trail you pick, never drive after consuming.