[pct-l] 2008 PCT thru hike Blisters

[Bill & Cathy]

"How's Your Trail"?  I've learned over that last few years to wrap my feet before I start. I use Athletic tape from the 99C store.One strip across the ball of my foot, wrapping a half inch or so around on top. This takes care of any hot spot that I used to get. Now no problem. Remember "Be Prepared" Ground Pounder Bill "Semper Fi"
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Phil Baily 
  To: chris probst ; pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:43 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] 2008 PCT thru hike Blisters


  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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