[pct-l] 2008 PCT thru hike Blisters

[Phil Baily]

Some suggestions:
         --- Use two socks; a liner and a hiking sock. Buy your 
shoes/boots with these socks on when you try them on in the store.
         --- Stop and tightly tie your shoes before starting any downhill.
         --- Whenever you feel a wrinkle, stop immediately and 
straighten it out; don't push through the annoyance.
         --- Carry moleskin; use it on "hot spots" or reddening skin.
         --- Carry lambswool; use a small piece between your toes 
when there is any irritation.
         --- Run and walk a lot beforehand to toughen your feet, 
preferably in the same shoes.
I have found each of these useful in the past. When your feet 
toughen, you can get by with none of the above. However, you do want 
to avoid pain as they toughen.
Enjoy hiking,
Pieces



At 02:21 PM 2/25/08, chris probst wrote:
>hi my name is chris probst and I am curious as the best way to go 
>about not getting blisters. I am planning on thru hiking the pct 
>this year starting in Campo on the first week of may. any tips would 
>be greatly appreciated!
>
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