While hiking last week, we encountered lots of people on the trails. In passing, we sometimes caught a random sentence or exchange being spoken by other hikers that made us laugh. (Side note: Bribing children with food seems to be a popular solution to family vacation problems.)
Here are a few of our favorite out of context trail quotes:

“I want a fruit rollup!” “You can have a fruit rollup if you participate.”
“Melanie, adding drama won’t help the situation.”
“You HIKE with your FEET!”
“If I WANT a banana I will EAT a banana.” (in a British accent)
“If you do that, I’ll throw you over the edge.”
“I’ll buy you an ice cream sundae if you stop bitching.”
“I can’t believe they don’t have rails here.”
“Don’t worry Grandma. I won’t let you roll down the mountain backwards.”
“And now he won’t wear any other shoes! It’s ridiculous!”
“She knows what to do, I just need to tune her.”