[pct-l] Boots and Ankles

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

Although I've never considered myself having weak ankles, I've twisted one or two over the years unto major swelling and bruising. I have usually hiked in leather boots with stiff uppers to prevent accidental twists. Strangely enough, I have an unwitting tendency to find those little rocks which, if located under my boot in just the right location, my ankle rolls quickly laterally and if it wasn't for the leather upper to hold me together, I'd be recovering on the trail somewhere, soaking in a cold creek!



Ned Tibbits, Director
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