[philmont] blisters

Amen to the posting below. We just returned from trek 21, 727-h2 and saw
rain most days. We tried to wash socks and clothes and either hang them up
or on packs, but it would rain in the afternoon and never see sun after
that. My son and me went light and took too few socks. Ended up buying more
at Baldy Town. Had blisters from the first couple days myself, not so much
for the rest of the crew. We went through plenty on band aids, mole skin and
duct tape.
Will post a journal soon it there is interest. This was our first time and
would be rookie observations and experiences.

Dave Ritter
High Point NC

It would be a good idea to carry enough dry socks so that you always have a
dry pair
each day of the trek, no matter what happens weatherwise or otherwise.
These
socks should be carried in something waterproof, like a large ziplock bag,
so no matter
what happens to the pack they stay dry. Two pairs for each day is a good
plan. I admit
this is a lot of socks. The alternative is to wash and dry socks as you go
along.

Socks that take care of your feet are a key to having a successful (and
comfortable :-) )
Philmont Trek.

Joe Jansen
JAJansenJr@gmail.com
Phlmont 1965; 1978

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