[pct-l] Feet toughening - technique that works

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The tried and true, sure fire method that every long distant hiker knows:

How many hikers made it to Big Bear with softer feet? Probably none. The 
same walking on hot ground that causes blisters also ultimately causes 
callouses.

The good news is you can get the callouses without the blisters by walking 
on hot ground in moderation. It's called training. If your feet are getting 
hot spots from the effects of walking on hot ground, your training day is 
over *before* you get blisters. You will get nice, juicy callouses in the 
process.

As the days get longer and the ground gets warmer now is the time to start 
developing those callouses, not when you hit the trail. You still have 
plenty of time.

Don't wear shoes and socks around the house, wear thongs, sandals or go bare 
foot.

Don't wear thick, sweat inducing socks on the trail they create and trap 
moisture which is a major contributor to blisters. Air your feet at every 
rest stop, take off your pack, take off your shoes.

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