My boots. My boots. My lovely lady boots.
I went on a little 2.5 mile tour to start the break-in process of my new hiking boots that I recently purchased 24% off at REI's annual anniversary sale (runs until Memorial Day). Um, and I think I may have bought their entire stock of freeze-dried beef stroganoff. This stuff lasts for seven years, so stocking up during a 20% off sale is a good idea...right?
...at least I'll be prepared for the apocalypse...
I spent a small fortune on boots, hiking socks, and sock liners, to prevent backpacking blister disasters I've encountered in the past. Hopefully, with these countermeasures and slowly breaking-in my boots, we will avoid all catastrophes.
my [planned] plan for hiking blister prevention
| Step 1: | polypropylene sock liners. cushioned merino wool hiking socks. blister band-aids. pain killers. |
| Step 2: | wear new boots around the apartment. |
| Step 3: | short walks around town. <-- where I am now |
| Step 4: | longer and longer walks. |
| Step 5: | day hikes. |
These photos are beautiful, especially the one of the sky. :) Plus, love your new hiking shoes!!
ReplyDeleteI hope the blister prevention is successful! I love hiking too :)
ReplyDeletelooks like such a beautiful hike!
ReplyDeleteLove your hiking shoes!!! It sounds like you're really into hiking, that's so cool!! Beautiful photos :)
ReplyDeleteHuzzah for new boots! One of my favorite things in the world! I love creating a relationship with my new trail buddies when I get them! Have a blast with them and many adventures! I've never tried freeze dried anything, but it sounds interesting. We usually take a dutch oven (pain to carry but so worth it) for out meals. Photos - gorgeous!
ReplyDeletexo Shannon
PS: I may actually look into making a hiking dress. I think maybe a wee pillowcase dress is just the ticket ;-)
Haha Those are a pre-requisite for any hiking trip! :D
ReplyDelete<3 Belly B