18 April 2009
Blister Blast
Posted by admin under: safety .
I’m a firm believer that if you take care of your feet, everything else is probably manageable. So, blisters can really tear you down. I couldn’t do a peak ascent at summer camp, but vowed to take it later in the week, but I had blisters that were as wide as my entire foot and I was never able to get them down to a manageable size before we left. Sentinel Peak you will be mine! Another person concerned with feet is BuffaloEagle and he’s got a full run-down on blisters.
Footwear That Fits – Boots and shoes for hiking need to be the right size. Wearing new footwear around home breaks them in before you’re on the trail.
Socks That Absorb – Expert hikers wear heavy socks over thin liner socks. Made of material that wicks away moisture, the liner socks protect your skin if your feet slide a little inside the heavier socks. Carry spare socks, too, so you can change out of those that become damp with sweat or rainwater, or soaked as you splash through puddles and streams.
Armor That Protects – Have a history of blisters? Use moleskin before a hike to shield tender places on your feet. Some hikers have good luck protecting healthy skin with duct tape, too. The slippery face of the tape slides against boots and reduces friction.
There’s much more, too. Click on over and find more blistering action.
I think this is important. This isn’t the first time I’ve posted on it.
- BSA Gives Cold Weather Notes
- Get Your Tarp Funds
- Waterproof Winter Gear
- A Blistering Round-up of Heeling Advice
- Cougar Flees Mom
