BEND, OR — In an effort to support Oregon’s most sacred mountaintop ritual — the spontaneous act of lifting one’s shirt dramatically at the summit — the U.S. Forest Service has unveiled newly designated Bra Drop Zones at popular hiking trails across the state.
“These zones are a safe space for women to stand on a boulder, face the wind, raise their arms, and dramatically expose just enough underboob to spiritually realign their chakras,” said Forest Service spokesperson Sierra Bloom, who confirmed the initiative is inspired by “decades of topless summit poses documented in REI influencer content.”
The trend — often performed with eyes closed, arms extended, and a deep caption like “she needed this” — has become an essential part of the Oregon hiking experience, right alongside forgetting snacks and posting “didn’t train for this” in the comments.
Each Bra Drop Zone will include:
- A scenic overlook with optimized natural lighting for phone timers
- A hand-carved cedar post where bras may be “ceremonially surrendered”
- A nearby plaque inscribed with: “At this altitude, the soul — and the straps — must be set free.”
Local hiker and spiritual content strategist Taryn Willow praised the move.
“I used to wonder when to lift my shirt. Was it mid-hike? Post-summit? During my cold plunge in the creek? Now, I have clarity. And honestly, my girls have never been freer.”
The Forest Service emphasized that the ritual is optional, but those who skip it “may not achieve full trailhead enlightenment.” Rangers will not enforce participation, but hikers who keep their shirts on “might feel a vague sense of judgment from the trees.”
Plans are underway for future amenities, including Empowerment Boulders™ for standing triumphantly and Supportive Sister Circles where women can compliment each other’s side-boob angles and discuss breakups.
In a press release, the Forest Service wrote:
“Our trails are for everyone — but for those seeking healing, self-love, and gentle exposure to wind at elevation, Bra Drop Zones are now open.”
