Just when you thought Dixie here couldn’t get any more badass... she pulls out the fake tooth. (Probably due to a fight with the deer that stole people’s belongings back on the PCT.)
The gluteal muscles are made for walking, so squeeze them with every step like the ancestors did. Most people use their knees and heel point for striding. Combine that with a light trail shoes is a receipe for knee and foot issues!
+Homemade Wanderlust I’m taking much of your advice this year when I do my first thru hike. I’m very glad I found your videos. A lot of what worked for you is what I’m using, like the same tent, same brand of socks, and then all the little tricks and tips that you give are so helpful. Thank you for doing these videos.
Ex-military note: women's heel-length stockings work GREAT as sock liners. They have just enough "slide" to them to prevent friction. They don't last forever, but they're cheap and easy to find.
Thanks for posting",T-Rex". Frost bite for several of two groups ( about 20 in all), had families hiking on Mt. Laconte in February passed... Snow storm resulted in Bivouac and fortunately only lost toenails after everything processed to fireside stories... Could have been fatalities, but for good mind set/ situational awareness to bivvy instead of summiting for glory... I was too small for that, but it caught my attention and later helped on solo permit snow ascent of Mt. Ranier. After conversation with head ranger and multi-page summary of experience, their last question was ", what if there's a blizzard, and 'ten kinds of trouble' stopping your plan and back up plans to progress?" My answer was basically, "back off and come back another time." While on mtn, three guys were retreating because 1 had altitude sickness. One common cause of this is inadequate hydration... you have mentioned that several times in other contexts, so I re-enforce what you've shared in yet another context... Anyhoo "T", thanks for posting.
Start a stretching routine! After you've warmed up a bit in the morning and after you make camp for the night. This is a bit excessive but I have a nalgene with me that I use as a foam roller. Also the is kinda strange, but make sure you have good posture and walking form. Your weight won't be evenly distributed and will fall all on your knees. I try to look at ultra runners and use their methods of taking care of their joints and bodies.
Dixie! I have a tooth just like that, same place too! I was born with only a baby tooth and didnt have an adult to replace it. Always freaks people out when I take out my retainer haha. Love watching your videos, by far my favorite! Youre always so postive it makes me think about my perspectives. Cant wait to watch you do the CDT!
Dixie, Thank you for the video's and the great advice. I will be taking my daughter hiking/camping soon and you have probably saved more then a few disasters that would spoil all future plans.
I have used thin, heat molded insoles in the boots....this allows more room for swelling and if you want to wear another anti friction layer you have a little more room. Have done a good bit of jungle hiking......for the wet...if you can use boots or shoes that will drain (no gore tex) and don't lace super tight because blood/fluid flow is how your feet take care of themselves ....and get into a habit of powdering your feet with antifungal and putting on dry socks when you sleep... it goes a long way to drying out your feet at night....keep your night socks dry and dedicated to sleep only or walking in town on dry days.......also as you are powdering, massage your feet and inspect. When you trim toenails try to not trim too close....and trim off flat instead of curved.....this can reduce the chance of an ingrown nail. Hand sanitizer also works if you gets ants on your feet in your camp shoes.......I don't know how it does it but it can take the pain of the bites away. Got most of this info from army rangers and sas people.....and have tried it myself.....it works.
I'm a nurse in a hospital and recently we got a product called "marathon skin protectant". You can put it on open blisters, or where you think you'll be getting a blister, scrapes, etc. It acts as a barrier or new layer of skin. (Safer than super glue) Stays on your skin for weeks (actually stays on longer than super glue, imo). Expensive, but definitely something I pack now. Check it out!
There is also a cheaper wipe version. I work at a nursing home and we use a lot of these. www.walgreens.com/store/c/medline-sureprep-protective-wipes/ID=prod1491192-product?ext=gooPLA_-_Home_Medical&pla&adtype=pla&kpid=sku1491181&sst=cc44f716-0aea-42a2-ae47-dac7f92ff131&reactjs=true
Marcel Poisot different formulation - 2-octyl cyanoacrylate or n-butyl cyanoacrylate are made for medical applications (surgical incision closure and wound closure) while Krazy Glue is methy-2-cyanoacrylate or ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate which can cause tissue damage. The medical versions are also a bit more flexible which may help prevent reopening of the wound and act as a barrier to common bacterial microbes morethanjustsurviving.com/super-glue-for-cuts/
J Good wow! that is an extensive article about super glue 😳 I wonder if New Skin would work? It’s at walgreens etc. I’ve found the name brand to be better than the generic. Comes in spray or liquid. Are you familiar? I use it sometimes to cover painful cuticle tears.
+Homemade Wanderlust Good, common-sense advice and suggestions here. We enjoyed every one of your PCT videos and now (lucky us!) we are enjoying your post-hike editions. Stay safe. Happy Trails.
@@ModernGentleman just wanted to help people on google so that they can find this wonderful piece of advice. You can chug and sniff glue all you want, why not giving it a try it right now?
@@clawinurfaze well I dont do any of those ridiculous things you've suggested here. Bit I certainly don't live my life I constant fear of everything giving me cancer. Over half of the people alive in the world today will develop some for of cancer in their lifetime. I'm sure you're one of them. So stop living in fear of the inevitable and live it while you can.
I'm enjoying your videos! I recently started hiking and backpacking again after a hiatus of some 20 years (was raising my son with special needs instead!). Lots of interesting changes have come about since the last time I bought gear. I used to camp and bike a lot too. I'm retiring soon and considering making a try on an AT thru hike. Glad you're making such instructive videos!
About shoe sizing: I strongly recommend to check new shoes out in the shop at the end the day even better - after a long walk during the day. That way you enjoy that your feet are swollen so you get a good idea how big the shoes have to actually be. many people leave the shop with the new pair of shoes happy that they fit, but then they start walking for a couple of hours and all of the sudden the shoes become a torture And yes, never starts trail with brand new shoes.
You are awesome. I find your sense of adventure and common sense refreshing. You have a great sense of humor too. You've got the drive and determination to succeed in anything you chose to do. God Bless and protect you on your future adventures.
A shoe trick I learned in the military. If you have rubbing and blisters on the outside edge of your pinky and/or your big toe. Look at your laces and remove the bottom "X" and reroute the lace around the bottom eyelets. It will put less of a squeeze on your foot near the toes. Give it a try.
A few poison ivy/oak recommendations, from a wife who has nursed her mountain man, highly allergic husband, through horrible bouts: sweating and hot showers are strictly out! Those two factors greatly accelerate and spread the blisters - stay cool and only bathe or shower in cool water; take the maximum allowable dose of Benadryl; cortisone injections, and oral cortisone can greatly cut the breakout faster than topical treatments. Again, my hubs is extremely allergic, and actually has scars on his arms from 40 years ago. We've tried everything over the years. These treatments have worked like nothing else.
By knotting your laces you can vary the tension and thus the width of the boot. If you want a wider toe area, just stretch out the laces on the lower eyelets to be comfortable, then put in a knot, then you can get the upper laces around your ankle much tighter, without squeezing your toes.
I actually got a concussion while hiking this summer. I took a friend out t a spot where I had hiked with my mom earlier in the week and we were having a great time. The trail was pretty rocky (PA Living lol) and I was going on a slight decline before the ground started to incline again. Literally this divot was probably only 2 to 3 feet long. But I hit loose rocks and slipped and hit my cheek on a rock of the incline. Thankfully I didn't back out and took a break before we finished the hike. I drove us home and continued my day unable to shake the headache. At 8pm my mom took me to patient first where they told me I had a concussion. Thankfully not too bad of one. My advice like Dixie said be aware of your surroundings. Also just because you've hiked a trail before doesn't mean you have it beat. And you don't actually have to hit your head to get a concussion. I assumed since I hit my cheek I couldn't possibly have one but the doctor told me its about how hard your brain rattles against your scull so even if you fall and don't hit your head you could still have one. Hopefully this will help someone.
Thanks for the tips on Plantar Fasciitis! I have that issue in my right heel. Cushioning with those insoles helps 100%! Love your informative and fun videos! I’m definitely hooked and so is my son 😎👍
Dr schools Pf insoles are ok but I bought a pair if Protalus and stopped all the PF pain in a few weeks after 3 years. No t afraid to get up and stand anymore. Thank goodness!
Lol....thanks for the warning about the next video. Many years ago I had a brush with hypothermia, and was wearing a non-fleece jacket and pants. After they got wet, the shakes from being too cold in the late November overnight trip started up. By heating the small cooking pan I had, it was possible to iron my clothes while they were on me. That dried them off and warmed me up at the same time. It saved me from a miserable night.
For the folks that may be spending a fair amount of time (or not) on trail or anywhere in the back country spending a weekend taking a wilderness first aid class, including CPR, is a great investment in time and money.
If you have to do solo CPR in the wilderness, that person is almost certainly dead. Its nice in theory and I'd never say don't learn how to do it, but in practice the chances of saving a life are miniscule.
My wife and 2 year olds do I live in the outer banks (OBX) of North Carolina. We event on a trip to Ocracoke Island. With is one of the most remote areas of the OBX we stayed 2 nights at a campground in town. Then we went to Portsmouth Island which is just south of Ocracoke. It is a disperses town from I believe the 70’s there is no one that lives on the island and you can only camp on the beach. There is a fair that will take a 4x4 vehicles. I am at that ferry is on the other side of the island from where we got dropped off by a small fishing boat. The island as these horrible biting flies. We were warned but we figured the bug spray we brought and not being bothered by bugs would be enough. We were wrong these flies are horrible and they’re everywhere. We decided to take a walk into the abandoned town what’s turns out it was much longer than we thought and the flights were worse on the trail. We finally made it into town with not enough water and no one was at the welcome center or Ranger station whatever they call it. We called to see if there is anybody that could help us or maybe give us a ride back to camp. There was one Ranger on the island with the four-wheel-drive vehicle but she did not feel comfortable driving it off road. They asked us if we needed search and rescue which would be hours before they could get there. Deciding that we weren’t in that much of an emergency we searched for water.After searching for a water Spicket or hose I’m not finding any. We decided to walk back a shorter route but it required crossing water. Come to find out it was an oysters bed. After making it about halfway across my wife decided to try laying on her back and skimming across the muddy surface rather than her feet getting scraped up by the oysters deep in the mud. This masquerade was a lot easier specially with the weight of our two-year-old. He just sat on her stomach. After we crossed the water we walked along the shoreline sucking our poorly injured feet in the salt water. The next day we went to the doctor before driving home gave us anabiotic’s and tetanus shots.
Thanks for this video, Dixie! Did you ever have problems with numb toes? I had this twice on my long distance hikes and my big toes were numb for almost 2 months after I finished. Any thoughts on how to avoid this (my shoes fit perfectly, no blisters, no lost nails, nothing)?
I have a mild case of arthritis in my knees but seldom bothers me. A few weeks ago it acted up on a 12 mile day hike on hills. The continuous ups and downs irritated it. Actually just on the descending. I made it out but have to build the muscles in my knees more to make them stronger. Maybe wear a knee brace when on the hills.
IMHO, can't push the spot or similar devices enough. At Grayson Highlands, Viginia, watched a couple get blown down the side of a rock strewn hillside, a little above the shelter. We were very fortunate that one of the people with phones actually had enough reception to call for assistance. 1 out of about 10 phones. They were eventually airlifted out, about 5 hours later. The devices you mentioned would have cut that time down at least one hour, and possibly more. Great advice on this video. Thank you for touching on subjects too few bloggers will.
In some countries, you can't just go and buy antibiotics like neosporin. I carry a larger waterproof band aid that can protect a popped blister from infection.
I get antibiotic cream on prescription from my doctor before I travel to Africa and Asia, and I just carry that in my first aid kit every time I hike. Ex nurse here. 😁
Taking a WFA or. WFR course is great insurance and a good course teaches you how to improvise an effective treatment for many common injuries. Plus you can be a valuable resource for your fellow hikers.
I can attest to injuries on the trail. In 2016 I attempted my AT NOBO Thru. Everything was going great until I hit Virginia, after leavening Demascus my foot for some reason started to hurt. I didn't realized what happened but during that week my foot went from slight pain to unbearable... making it difficult to even walk. When I got to the Partnership Shelter, I hitched into town for the ER to get it checked out and that is when the nurse told me I had a stress fracture. It was the metatarsal bone in my foot which was also causing a large lump on the top of my foot. I was devastated when they told me this because I knew my hike was over. After completing a quarter of the trail I was forced off and had go home.
Footwear is a catch 22, I can speak from experience when I say ankle support is necessary for me... with how many times I’ve rolled my ankle or sprained it I will never hike in any type of footwear that doesn’t support my ankle. The worst thing is being out on the trail with a messed up ankle and having to hobble back in pain
I'd argue that heavy boots are the best for the high Sierras because of how rocky the terrain is. Heavy boots prevent the bottom of your feet from getting bruised on granite rock trails. For softer dirt trails, I agree that a lighter trail runner is fine. I personally need protection for the bottom of my feet. Otherwise, I can barely walk because of how bruised my feet get.
thats what I was thinking about ,it looks as if I have to take hiking shoes (boots would be too heavy) along with my runners. Ive watched her pct and cdt videos and it is still mind boggling to me how she managed not to freeze and not to injure her legs in all the terrain, dirt and snow. I just dont get it to be perfectly honest. Im perplexed =D
Dixie, You might also want to cover the problem with bug (tick) bites and stings in a future video as well to tie into this one. Good advice all around! Also, I would also like for you to read and understand what Early_Riser_71 had presented in your comments. The next class of Thru-hikers could be helped by your acknowledgement of their task. You've been there, you'll be parallelling them on your trek as well. We're here behind ALL of you (y'all) on the trails and will be following in your footsteps! My heartfelt thanks.
Awesome vid!! Trench food is the worst... I had once a 10 cm long tear in my sole which took weeks to heal. Since then I have definitely learned to care for my feet more :0
Thanks for the video. Please could you tell us you opinion of hiking sandals. Last summer I completed quite a few day hikes, of about 25 to 30 kms, mainly along a lovely, well marked, river trail with about 10 kms of road stuff down to, and along, the coast. Generally, I wore fairly heavy hiking boots. However, it gets pretty warm here in the South of France (30 to 35 degrees C), and my feet suffered. So, finally, I decided to try an old pair of leather sandals: old so that they had worn nicely at the bottom to the shape of my feet. They were awesome! No foot ache, no hot-spots, no problem! I wore them for the rest of the season. When one of the buckles broke, I looked for replacement and discovered that Decathlon (a European sports store) stock a 'proper' hiking sandal. So, I am collecting views on these as I am planning a rather long walk next summer (1,500 kms). Thanks for any suggestions. And, thanks, again, for the awesome videos!
Chacos sandals. I have a pair that has lasted 8 years or so til the sole started falling off. I re-glued it with Shoe Goo, 8$ at Walmart. I originally bought them because the guy at the outfitter told me they were the only shoes he wore backpacking through Russia for 6 months and they are podiatrist approved. I love mine and they had great traction in mud where others fell down hiking to a waterfall on Kauai island Hawaii. Only downfall is they do get hot on my soles in summer when walking on pavement, like at the farmer's market. Feels like the footbed retains heat. The newer models are noticeably thinner in width and may not have this problem. I've also worn Teva's river shoes but fine grain sand (at Lake Michigan) totally ruined the velcro on mine and they were no longer functioning. Chaco's are expensive (130$ new) but you can find them on sale for around 80$ at both REI garage and also the official Chaco's website. Hope this helps!
Ken Pope here’s a video of a guy named Evan trying different sandals and shoes for running and hiking ruclips.net/video/bX6WdxiwxRY/видео.html he is currently hiking the AT and, best I could tell, it looks like he is wearing the second one in this video (with socks); I’m gonna aske him on his next video what he is wearing and if he’s pleased with the choice. He has already hiked about 2/3 or more of the AT.
Super Glue needs to be applied very carefully as it does contain cyanide. I use a toothpick to apply it on just the edges of the skin. Also if you have cut tendons/muscles/veins/arteries don't use the glue! That is directly from a Doctor. (My son, he said proudly) If the doctors have to go back and repair any damage they will likely remove the glued area too. They will not sew it up next to their incision. The advice about the thin socks with thick socks is spot-on and with a good insole you shouldn't get blisters. I hiked the JMT in the 70's two times wearing Army boots with Dr. Scholl's insoles and I didn't get one blister, I also carried 6 pairs of socks, 3 thin and 3 thick. I kept them clean (with a little bit of dish soap) and I changed them every day. Are no blisters worth an extra 6-8 oz? Was to me. The Army trained me about trench foot and how to prevent it. Basically it's just what Dixie said and as oft as you may, but at a minimum every night and into the morning if you've been in extra wet conditions, again changing socks often is helpful here. Next time you go to the doctors get a few alcohol wipes too. I do recommend the Polysporin creme as well, because if you have a bad cut it or blister, it prevents infection ongoing, plus it is soothing to for skin irritations of all kinds like chafing or the dreaded ass-burn! That's what you get for using the indigenous flora.lol
Cyanoacrylates include methyl 2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate (commonly sold under trade names such as "Super Glue" and "Krazy Glue"), n-butyl cyanoacrylate and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (used in medical, veterinary and first aid applications). Cyanoacrylate - Wikipedia
Super glue IS liquid skin used for sutures in surgery by doctors in hospitals on some pretty hefty wounds. As long as you keep it sterile, the only danger is that it burns for a second.
You should think about a gold one(tooth of course) when you get that parrot, it's a set ;) About small injuries or nuisances: for blisters, small cuts and scrapes I like to use an ointment with Balsamum peruvianum (don't know if you have sth like that in US, I'm across the pond; it is called Balsolan in here). It helps to heal faster and has antiseptic properties but doesn't contain antibiotics. It is also great for mosquitos bites, burns and frostbites. A truly multifunctional remedy imho. I take it wherever I go ;) Oh, also Balsolan helps with blemishes - very important thing on a trail... haha.
This is the first time I've ever seen somebody else who has a flipper with a tooth on it! I've had one for about 10 years now and I got oddly excited when I saw that you had one too haha. Love your videos, I've been talking to my brother about maybe doing the AZT (Arizona Trail) sometime in the next few years.
You are very helpful. Thank you. Though I am pretty old and getting ready to retire in a few years I’m hopeful to do some hiking again. Gear is way lighter and better Than 48 years ago so I am encouraged by your videos! 👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️🤠 btw I never really stopped being in the woods, I often have been hunting, fishing, prospecting or just going out to take pictures or be alone. However I haven’t done any long distance, multi day hikes in a long time and kind of look forward to it again,
Dixie I also wear a fake tooth in the same place! My husband stepped on it once and no joke.... I cried forever until I could get to the dentist to fix it haha!
A great topic Dixie. Thanks for sharing. Not sure what version of Lone Peaks you had but I heard that Altra narrowed the toe box with the most recent version. Any confirmation on that? On the overuse topic, I have found that if there is swelling, start with ice and end with ice using heat in between. Make sure your swelled injury is elevated if heat is used between the ice applications.
My daughter actually had the same issue you did, baby but no adult to replace it when if fell out. We managed to get her an implant while she dealt with other dental issues as a teenager. But I also wear a partial. Lost my tooth playing rugby. Dealing with it on trail is always a hassle. Never thought about bringing super glue to fix it should something happened. Just figured I would carry on with the gap. LOL Anyway, the weight of super glue for other things like deep cuts or gashes makes perfect sense. I am going to add to pack ASAP.
Hello Dixie, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for another really fine video. You should have been a Doctor. I really appreciate the information that you share with fellow U-tubers. You are a great source for vital information. Please, take good care of yourself. I look forward to see you on the next one. Be safe, take care and always have fun. 🤗
Hey Dixie, I really like your videos. Did you ever try a minimalist shoe, some like the Xero shoes? What do you think about those? Greetings from Germany
Personally, I prefer to have two thin socks- no friction on the skin. It's good to use talk, but for very long hikes it may not be the best method, because you have to carry it in your backpack. In high heat I do a few-minute stops and give my legs higher, I also drink then. if I pass a stream, as you said, it's good to wet your feet and lower their temperature. ps. That tooth was funny ;)
Okay, I am sure this is a dumb question, but I'm a newbie. How do you know how far you've hiked in a day/year? Do you go by guthooks or do you wear a fitbit? Please advise!! I'm gonna hike the CDT thru Colorado, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Park. Not a thru hike, but probably 3 different trips. Love your vids, and someday, I'm gonna do this!
I wouldn't call it ankle support but rather ankle protection. I once managed to step on a stone in a way which made the stone flipping and it hit my ankle. That tought me a lesson about how important protection is. My ankle got swollen with a risk serious damages and I went straight to the next hospital.
I use a small bottle of gel called Poison Plant Barrier. Rub it on like lotion. It feels cool and dries very dry. Not greasy. Never had a problem after the first time. The first time was weedwhacking the ditch as a child, in shorts and sandals. Turned out to be Water Hemlock.. I was dying..
has anyone tried ''Body Glide Foot Anti Blister Balm'' ? Some people swear by the effectiveness ditching all the tapes, sleeves,moleskins etc. It would be awesome if someone could give a feedback.
Great question, I was wondering that too. 👌🏿 When I buy new shoes I always make sure that they are 100% comfortable before I purchase them, and I have never had any problems with them for over 30 years by doing so. 😊
Cut a piece of duct tape about 3mm wide and place it across a cut that will not stay closed. Sometimes 2 or 3 are needed to close a large wound. Don't ask me how I know this. I admit nothing.
wow. Your false tooth is the same one as mine. I have a post & crown there. The downside is that it is never going to match the rest of my teeth. Yours matches.
Sock liners under thicker hiking socks work really great---NO blisters! Also, if you have good, properly fitted boots they are super comfortable, especially on gravelly slopes and in snow.
If I start the PCT in around mid-June going NoBo will it affect my health . I read that the dessert can be too hot, i'm young in good shape and will be 18 when I through hike it so should I do it ?
I did a two day hike in the Grand Canyon. Wore heavy boots. My feet swelled so bad (that was the most I ever hiked in them but they were properly worn in) that I had to take off my shoes & wear just socks for the last 5 miles. I also spent the last 3 miles crawling. 😂 Lesson learned.
The more I learn from you, the more I'm in love with the idea of '0 Days'. Thanks for sharing your experiences... in heaven you'll run into a ton of folks who's lives you saved and or kept from harm and injuries.
"something wrong hurting or something normal hurting" Funny story.... I thought it was normal hurting but it was a broken foot. 3 months in a boot and my feet get babied nowadays. Fancy insoles, massage, special lotion. If I think they might be sort of hurting it's gonna be a break time. Stress fractures are no joke.
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Just when you thought Dixie here couldn’t get any more badass... she pulls out the fake tooth. (Probably due to a fight with the deer that stole people’s belongings back on the PCT.)
She's awesome huh! ❤️ 😁👍🏾
The gluteal muscles are made for walking, so squeeze them with every step like the ancestors did. Most people use their knees and heel point for striding. Combine that with a light trail shoes is a receipe for knee and foot issues!
I instinctively use my glutes when I'm walking 🚶♀️ - usually consciously. Mainly for the toning factor, so it's good to read your comment. 😊
can you elaborate on that point please?
My wife has fixed her plantar by watching you, and we both thank you. You go girl
Utterly fearless, unpretentious, smart, strong and not hard to look at, how can we not be truly fond of this lady. Texas
+Homemade Wanderlust
I’m taking much of your advice this year when I do my first thru hike. I’m very glad I found your videos. A lot of what worked for you is what I’m using, like the same tent, same brand of socks, and then all the little tricks and tips that you give are so helpful. Thank you for doing these videos.
Ex-military note: women's heel-length stockings work GREAT as sock liners. They have just enough "slide" to them to prevent friction. They don't last forever, but they're cheap and easy to find.
What are heel length stockings?
Thanks for posting",T-Rex". Frost bite for several of two groups ( about 20 in all), had families hiking on Mt. Laconte in February passed... Snow storm resulted in Bivouac and fortunately only lost toenails after everything processed to fireside stories... Could have been fatalities, but for good mind set/ situational awareness to bivvy instead of summiting for glory... I was too small for that, but it caught my attention and later helped on solo permit snow ascent of Mt. Ranier. After conversation with head ranger and multi-page summary of experience, their last question was ", what if there's a blizzard, and 'ten kinds of trouble' stopping your plan and back up plans to progress?" My answer was basically, "back off and come back another time." While on mtn, three guys were retreating because 1 had altitude sickness. One common cause of this is inadequate hydration... you have mentioned that several times in other contexts, so I re-enforce what you've shared in yet another context... Anyhoo "T", thanks for posting.
i would recommend to carry calcium as a natural antihistamine,helped me with bites and irritated skin
Start a stretching routine! After you've warmed up a bit in the morning and after you make camp for the night. This is a bit excessive but I have a nalgene with me that I use as a foam roller. Also the is kinda strange, but make sure you have good posture and walking form. Your weight won't be evenly distributed and will fall all on your knees. I try to look at ultra runners and use their methods of taking care of their joints and bodies.
Dixie! I have a tooth just like that, same place too! I was born with only a baby tooth and didnt have an adult to replace it. Always freaks people out when I take out my retainer haha. Love watching your videos, by far my favorite! Youre always so postive it makes me think about my perspectives. Cant wait to watch you do the CDT!
Sweet back to binge-watching Dixie great research.
Dixie, Thank you for the video's and the great advice. I will be taking my daughter hiking/camping soon and you have probably saved more then a few disasters that would spoil all future plans.
Thanks for turning me on to the InReach. Will be getting one for my solo trips for sure. Great advice all around!
I have used thin, heat molded insoles in the boots....this allows more room for swelling and if you want to wear another anti friction layer you have a little more room.
Have done a good bit of jungle hiking......for the wet...if you can use boots or shoes that will drain (no gore tex) and don't lace super tight because blood/fluid flow is how your feet take care of themselves ....and get into a habit of powdering your feet with antifungal and putting on dry socks when you sleep... it goes a long way to drying out your feet at night....keep your night socks dry and dedicated to sleep only or walking in town on dry days.......also as you are powdering, massage your feet and inspect. When you trim toenails try to not trim too close....and trim off flat instead of curved.....this can reduce the chance of an ingrown nail. Hand sanitizer also works if you gets ants on your feet in your camp shoes.......I don't know how it does it but it can take the pain of the bites away.
Got most of this info from army rangers and sas people.....and have tried it myself.....it works.
I'm a nurse in a hospital and recently we got a product called "marathon skin protectant". You can put it on open blisters, or where you think you'll be getting a blister, scrapes, etc. It acts as a barrier or new layer of skin. (Safer than super glue) Stays on your skin for weeks (actually stays on longer than super glue, imo). Expensive, but definitely something I pack now. Check it out!
Marathon Liquid Skin Protectant - Liquid Skin by Rolyn Prest www.amazon.com/dp/B01ACPUEUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_U0okAb32GJ5RK
It's not cheap.
Looks like the main ingredient in the Marathon product is cyanoacrylate, which is super glue. I'm curious how it differs (besides price).
There is also a cheaper wipe version. I work at a nursing home and we use a lot of these. www.walgreens.com/store/c/medline-sureprep-protective-wipes/ID=prod1491192-product?ext=gooPLA_-_Home_Medical&pla&adtype=pla&kpid=sku1491181&sst=cc44f716-0aea-42a2-ae47-dac7f92ff131&reactjs=true
Marcel Poisot different formulation - 2-octyl cyanoacrylate or n-butyl cyanoacrylate are made for medical applications (surgical incision closure and wound closure) while Krazy Glue is methy-2-cyanoacrylate or ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate which can cause tissue damage. The medical versions are also a bit more flexible which may help prevent reopening of the wound and act as a barrier to common bacterial microbes
morethanjustsurviving.com/super-glue-for-cuts/
J Good wow! that is an extensive article about super glue 😳
I wonder if New Skin would work? It’s at walgreens etc. I’ve found the name brand to be better than the generic. Comes in spray or liquid. Are you familiar? I use it sometimes to cover painful cuticle tears.
+Homemade Wanderlust Good, common-sense advice and suggestions here. We enjoyed every one of your PCT videos and now (lucky us!) we are enjoying your post-hike editions. Stay safe. Happy Trails.
Your videos are so helpful. Been following you since 1/2 way thru AT. Your posts on the PCT made me feel like I was there with you and Perk :)
That tooth thing was awesome!! Had me LOL! I wear a top denture so will definitely carry some super glue just in case.
I do too. Thank You Dixie You are Wonderful!
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@@clawinurfaze you must live in California 😄
@@ModernGentleman just wanted to help people on google so that they can find this wonderful piece of advice. You can chug and sniff glue all you want, why not giving it a try it right now?
@@clawinurfaze well I dont do any of those ridiculous things you've suggested here. Bit I certainly don't live my life I constant fear of everything giving me cancer. Over half of the people alive in the world today will develop some for of cancer in their lifetime. I'm sure you're one of them. So stop living in fear of the inevitable and live it while you can.
I developed Patellar Tendinitis, and Anterior Tibial Tendonitis on my left knee/ankle during my first week on the AT.
Solid advice on the thumb width space in front of the toes, been there done that, got blue toenails to prove it
I'm enjoying your videos! I recently started hiking and backpacking again after a hiatus of some 20 years (was raising my son with special needs instead!). Lots of interesting changes have come about since the last time I bought gear. I used to camp and bike a lot too. I'm retiring soon and considering making a try on an AT thru hike. Glad you're making such instructive videos!
Excellent video ! No one could go wrong following the advice you laid out. I am a fan of the needle and thread blister treatment. Thanks for sharing !
About shoe sizing: I strongly recommend to check new shoes out in the shop at the end the day even better - after a long walk during the day. That way you enjoy that your feet are swollen so you get a good idea how big the shoes have to actually be. many people leave the shop with the new pair of shoes happy that they fit, but then they start walking for a couple of hours and all of the sudden the shoes become a torture
And yes, never starts trail with brand new shoes.
"Gold Bond Friction Defense Stick" works really well on "Hot spots" Before it becomes a blister, run this on
You are awesome. I find your sense of adventure and common sense refreshing. You have a great sense of humor too. You've got the drive and determination to succeed in anything you chose to do. God Bless and protect you on your future adventures.
A shoe trick I learned in the military. If you have rubbing and blisters on the outside edge of your pinky and/or your big toe. Look at your laces and remove the bottom "X" and reroute the lace around the bottom eyelets. It will put less of a squeeze on your foot near the toes. Give it a try.
A few poison ivy/oak recommendations, from a wife who has nursed her mountain man, highly allergic husband, through horrible bouts: sweating and hot showers are strictly out! Those two factors greatly accelerate and spread the blisters - stay cool and only bathe or shower in cool water; take the maximum allowable dose of Benadryl; cortisone injections, and oral cortisone can greatly cut the breakout faster than topical treatments. Again, my hubs is extremely allergic, and actually has scars on his arms from 40 years ago. We've tried everything over the years. These treatments have worked like nothing else.
By knotting your laces you can vary the tension and thus the width of the boot. If you want a wider toe area, just stretch out the laces on the lower eyelets to be comfortable, then put in a knot, then you can get the upper laces around your ankle much tighter, without squeezing your toes.
I actually got a concussion while hiking this summer. I took a friend out t a spot where I had hiked with my mom earlier in the week and we were having a great time. The trail was pretty rocky (PA Living lol) and I was going on a slight decline before the ground started to incline again. Literally this divot was probably only 2 to 3 feet long. But I hit loose rocks and slipped and hit my cheek on a rock of the incline. Thankfully I didn't back out and took a break before we finished the hike. I drove us home and continued my day unable to shake the headache. At 8pm my mom took me to patient first where they told me I had a concussion. Thankfully not too bad of one. My advice like Dixie said be aware of your surroundings. Also just because you've hiked a trail before doesn't mean you have it beat. And you don't actually have to hit your head to get a concussion. I assumed since I hit my cheek I couldn't possibly have one but the doctor told me its about how hard your brain rattles against your scull so even if you fall and don't hit your head you could still have one. Hopefully this will help someone.
Thanks for the tips on Plantar Fasciitis! I have that issue in my right heel. Cushioning with those insoles helps 100%! Love your informative and fun videos! I’m definitely hooked and so is my son 😎👍
By the way i have seen every one of your videos that i have been able to find. I look forward to every new one.
for Poison Ivy and Oak if you are not severely allergic you can use rubbing alcohol to clean the oils that cause you to break out off
Dr schools Pf insoles are ok but I bought a pair if Protalus and stopped all the PF pain in a few weeks after 3 years. No t afraid to get up and stand anymore. Thank goodness!
Chuck Borghoff 😂😂😂 Dr schools
That's what happens with word recognition-dr scholls
Lol....thanks for the warning about the next video. Many years ago I had a brush with hypothermia, and was wearing a non-fleece jacket and pants. After they got wet, the shakes from being too cold in the late November overnight trip started up. By heating the small cooking pan I had, it was possible to iron my clothes while they were on me. That dried them off and warmed me up at the same time. It saved me from a miserable night.
Eeeek! Thank you for sharing your experience! This might help someone who reads it in the future (like me!)
For the folks that may be spending a fair amount of time (or not) on trail or anywhere in the back country spending a weekend taking a wilderness first aid class, including CPR, is a great investment in time and money.
If you have to do solo CPR in the wilderness, that person is almost certainly dead. Its nice in theory and I'd never say don't learn how to do it, but in practice the chances of saving a life are miniscule.
My wife and 2 year olds do I live in the outer banks (OBX) of North Carolina. We event on a trip to Ocracoke Island. With is one of the most remote areas of the OBX we stayed 2 nights at a campground in town. Then we went to Portsmouth Island which is just south of Ocracoke. It is a disperses town from I believe the 70’s there is no one that lives on the island and you can only camp on the beach. There is a fair that will take a 4x4 vehicles. I am at that ferry is on the other side of the island from where we got dropped off by a small fishing boat. The island as these horrible biting flies. We were warned but we figured the bug spray we brought and not being bothered by bugs would be enough. We were wrong these flies are horrible and they’re everywhere. We decided to take a walk into the abandoned town what’s turns out it was much longer than we thought and the flights were worse on the trail. We finally made it into town with not enough water and no one was at the welcome center or Ranger station whatever they call it. We called to see if there is anybody that could help us or maybe give us a ride back to camp. There was one Ranger on the island with the four-wheel-drive vehicle but she did not feel comfortable driving it off road. They asked us if we needed search and rescue which would be hours before they could get there. Deciding that we weren’t in that much of an emergency we searched for water.After searching for a water Spicket or hose I’m not finding any. We decided to walk back a shorter route but it required crossing water. Come to find out it was an oysters bed. After making it about halfway across my wife decided to try laying on her back and skimming across the muddy surface rather than her feet getting scraped up by the oysters deep in the mud. This masquerade was a lot easier specially with the weight of our two-year-old. He just sat on her stomach. After we crossed the water we walked along the shoreline sucking our poorly injured feet in the salt water. The next day we went to the doctor before driving home gave us anabiotic’s and tetanus shots.
Thanks for this video, Dixie! Did you ever have problems with numb toes? I had this twice on my long distance hikes and my big toes were numb for almost 2 months after I finished. Any thoughts on how to avoid this (my shoes fit perfectly, no blisters, no lost nails, nothing)?
I have a mild case of arthritis in my knees but seldom bothers me. A few weeks ago it acted up on a 12 mile day hike on hills. The continuous ups and downs irritated it. Actually just on the descending. I made it out but have to build the muscles in my knees more to make them stronger. Maybe wear a knee brace when on the hills.
IMHO, can't push the spot or similar devices enough. At Grayson Highlands, Viginia, watched a couple get blown down the side of a rock strewn hillside, a little above the shelter. We were very fortunate that one of the people with phones actually had enough reception to call for assistance. 1 out of about 10 phones. They were eventually airlifted out, about 5 hours later. The devices you mentioned would have cut that time down at least one hour, and possibly more. Great advice on this video. Thank you for touching on subjects too few bloggers will.
In some countries, you can't just go and buy antibiotics like neosporin. I carry a larger waterproof band aid that can protect a popped blister from infection.
I get antibiotic cream on prescription from my doctor before I travel to Africa and Asia, and I just carry that in my first aid kit every time I hike. Ex nurse here. 😁
Lavender oil is also great for healing skin problems.
Taking a WFA or. WFR course is great insurance and a good course teaches you how to improvise an effective treatment for many common injuries. Plus you can be a valuable resource for your fellow hikers.
I can attest to injuries on the trail. In 2016 I attempted my AT NOBO Thru. Everything was going great until I hit Virginia, after leavening Demascus my foot for some reason started to hurt. I didn't realized what happened but during that week my foot went from slight pain to unbearable... making it difficult to even walk. When I got to the Partnership Shelter, I hitched into town for the ER to get it checked out and that is when the nurse told me I had a stress fracture. It was the metatarsal bone in my foot which was also causing a large lump on the top of my foot. I was devastated when they told me this because I knew my hike was over. After completing a quarter of the trail I was forced off and had go home.
Footwear is a catch 22, I can speak from experience when I say ankle support is necessary for me... with how many times I’ve rolled my ankle or sprained it I will never hike in any type of footwear that doesn’t support my ankle. The worst thing is being out on the trail with a messed up ankle and having to hobble back in pain
I'd argue that heavy boots are the best for the high Sierras because of how rocky the terrain is. Heavy boots prevent the bottom of your feet from getting bruised on granite rock trails. For softer dirt trails, I agree that a lighter trail runner is fine. I personally need protection for the bottom of my feet. Otherwise, I can barely walk because of how bruised my feet get.
thats what I was thinking about ,it looks as if I have to take hiking shoes (boots would be too heavy) along with my runners. Ive watched her pct and cdt videos and it is still mind boggling to me how she managed not to freeze and not to injure her legs in all the terrain, dirt and snow. I just dont get it to be perfectly honest. Im perplexed =D
Dixie, You might also want to cover the problem with bug (tick) bites and stings in a future video as well to tie into this one. Good advice all around!
Also, I would also like for you to read and understand what Early_Riser_71 had presented in your comments. The next class of Thru-hikers could be helped by your acknowledgement of their task. You've been there, you'll be parallelling them on your trek as well. We're here behind ALL of you (y'all) on the trails and will be following in your footsteps!
My heartfelt thanks.
Awesome vid!! Trench food is the worst... I had once a 10 cm long tear in my sole which took weeks to heal. Since then I have definitely learned to care for my feet more :0
GeoHikingJani Eek! That's awful. Glad you learned from it though!
if you take care of your feet . your feet will take care of you. nuf said.
Have you ever heard of Structural Integration or "Rolfing?" I highly reccomend it! Love your videos!
Thanks for the video. Please could you tell us you opinion of hiking sandals. Last summer I completed quite a few day hikes, of about 25 to 30 kms, mainly along a lovely, well marked, river trail with about 10 kms of road stuff down to, and along, the coast. Generally, I wore fairly heavy hiking boots. However, it gets pretty warm here in the South of France (30 to 35 degrees C), and my feet suffered. So, finally, I decided to try an old pair of leather sandals: old so that they had worn nicely at the bottom to the shape of my feet. They were awesome! No foot ache, no hot-spots, no problem! I wore them for the rest of the season. When one of the buckles broke, I looked for replacement and discovered that Decathlon (a European sports store) stock a 'proper' hiking sandal. So, I am collecting views on these as I am planning a rather long walk next summer (1,500 kms). Thanks for any suggestions. And, thanks, again, for the awesome videos!
Chacos sandals. I have a pair that has lasted 8 years or so til the sole started falling off. I re-glued it with Shoe Goo, 8$ at Walmart. I originally bought them because the guy at the outfitter told me they were the only shoes he wore backpacking through Russia for 6 months and they are podiatrist approved. I love mine and they had great traction in mud where others fell down hiking to a waterfall on Kauai island Hawaii. Only downfall is they do get hot on my soles in summer when walking on pavement, like at the farmer's market. Feels like the footbed retains heat. The newer models are noticeably thinner in width and may not have this problem. I've also worn Teva's river shoes but fine grain sand (at Lake Michigan) totally ruined the velcro on mine and they were no longer functioning. Chaco's are expensive (130$ new) but you can find them on sale for around 80$ at both REI garage and also the official Chaco's website. Hope this helps!
Ken Pope here’s a video of a guy named Evan trying different sandals and shoes for running and hiking
ruclips.net/video/bX6WdxiwxRY/видео.html
he is currently hiking the AT and, best I could tell, it looks like he is wearing the second one in this video (with socks); I’m gonna aske him on his next video what he is wearing and if he’s pleased with the choice. He has already hiked about 2/3 or more of the AT.
Thanks for taking the time making these videos, you've helped me so much! You're easy to watch, informative, and real. :)
I use Goodfeet inserts and they work great if a little pricey.
Super Glue needs to be applied very carefully as it does contain cyanide. I use a toothpick to apply it on just the edges of the skin. Also if you have cut tendons/muscles/veins/arteries don't use the glue! That is directly from a Doctor. (My son, he said proudly) If the doctors have to go back and repair any damage they will likely remove the glued area too. They will not sew it up next to their incision.
The advice about the thin socks with thick socks is spot-on and with a good insole you shouldn't get blisters. I hiked the JMT in the 70's two times wearing Army boots with Dr. Scholl's insoles and I didn't get one blister, I also carried 6 pairs of socks, 3 thin and 3 thick. I kept them clean (with a little bit of dish soap) and I changed them every day. Are no blisters worth an extra 6-8 oz? Was to me. The Army trained me about trench foot and how to prevent it. Basically it's just what Dixie said and as oft as you may, but at a minimum every night and into the morning if you've been in extra wet conditions, again changing socks often is helpful here.
Next time you go to the doctors get a few alcohol wipes too. I do recommend the Polysporin creme as well, because if you have a bad cut it or blister, it prevents infection ongoing, plus it is soothing to for skin irritations of all kinds like chafing or the dreaded ass-burn! That's what you get for using the indigenous flora.lol
Cyanoacrylates include methyl 2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate (commonly sold under trade names such as "Super Glue" and "Krazy Glue"), n-butyl cyanoacrylate and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (used in medical, veterinary and first aid applications).
Cyanoacrylate - Wikipedia
Super glue IS liquid skin used for sutures in surgery by doctors in hospitals on some pretty hefty wounds. As long as you keep it sterile, the only danger is that it burns for a second.
You should think about a gold one(tooth of course) when you get that parrot, it's a set ;)
About small injuries or nuisances: for blisters, small cuts and scrapes I like to use an ointment with Balsamum peruvianum (don't know if you have sth like that in US, I'm across the pond; it is called Balsolan in here). It helps to heal faster and has antiseptic properties but doesn't contain antibiotics. It is also great for mosquitos bites, burns and frostbites. A truly multifunctional remedy imho. I take it wherever I go ;)
Oh, also Balsolan helps with blemishes - very important thing on a trail... haha.
This is the first time I've ever seen somebody else who has a flipper with a tooth on it! I've had one for about 10 years now and I got oddly excited when I saw that you had one too haha. Love your videos, I've been talking to my brother about maybe doing the AZT (Arizona Trail) sometime in the next few years.
You are very helpful. Thank you. Though I am pretty old and getting ready to retire in a few years I’m hopeful to do some hiking again. Gear is way lighter and better Than 48 years ago so I am encouraged by your videos! 👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️🤠 btw I never really stopped being in the woods, I often have been hunting, fishing, prospecting or just going out to take pictures or be alone. However I haven’t done any long distance, multi day hikes in a long time and kind of look forward to it again,
Thank you. Would not have thought to pick larger size shoes.
In the UK we don’t carry tubes of neosporin. In fact I don’t even know if it’s available here
Dixie I also wear a fake tooth in the same place! My husband stepped on it once and no joke.... I cried forever until I could get to the dentist to fix it haha!
is there a story that can be told about the tooth incident
A great topic Dixie. Thanks for sharing. Not sure what version of Lone Peaks you had but I heard that Altra narrowed the toe box with the most recent version. Any confirmation on that?
On the overuse topic, I have found that if there is swelling, start with ice and end with ice using heat in between. Make sure your swelled injury is elevated if heat is used between the ice applications.
My daughter actually had the same issue you did, baby but no adult to replace it when if fell out. We managed to get her an implant while she dealt with other dental issues as a teenager. But I also wear a partial. Lost my tooth playing rugby. Dealing with it on trail is always a hassle. Never thought about bringing super glue to fix it should something happened. Just figured I would carry on with the gap. LOL Anyway, the weight of super glue for other things like deep cuts or gashes makes perfect sense. I am going to add to pack ASAP.
Hello Dixie, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for another really fine video. You should have been a Doctor. I really appreciate the information that you share with fellow U-tubers. You are a great source for vital information. Please, take good care of yourself. I look forward to see you on the next one. Be safe, take care and always have fun. 🤗
Very good informational video. Thank you for the tips.
All the gory details of popping a blister. Lovely.
KLM Labs CP-3300 arch supports will do wonders for plantar fasciitis.
Hey Dixie,
I really like your videos. Did you ever try a minimalist shoe, some like the Xero shoes?
What do you think about those?
Greetings from Germany
When you put an insole in your shoe, do you size up in order to accommodate?
The factory insoles are generally removable, so swapping them out is an option.
Thanks for the info. As always, very interesting.
Personally, I prefer to have two thin socks- no friction on the skin. It's good to use talk, but for very long hikes it may not be the best method, because you have to carry it in your backpack. In high heat I do a few-minute stops and give my legs higher, I also drink then. if I pass a stream, as you said, it's good to wet your feet and lower their temperature.
ps. That tooth was funny ;)
Okay, I am sure this is a dumb question, but I'm a newbie. How do you know how far you've hiked in a day/year? Do you go by guthooks or do you wear a fitbit? Please advise!! I'm gonna hike the CDT thru Colorado, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Park. Not a thru hike, but probably 3 different trips. Love your vids, and someday, I'm gonna do this!
I wouldn't call it ankle support but rather ankle protection. I once managed to step on a stone in a way which made the stone flipping and it hit my ankle. That tought me a lesson about how important protection is. My ankle got swollen with a risk serious damages and I went straight to the next hospital.
Super glue on a fake tooth 😂😂👏🏻 Whoa
We love you! Fake tooth admission makes us love you even more!!!
Really enjoy your channel have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, looking forward to your 2018 adventures.👍😊🌴
I use a small bottle of gel called Poison Plant Barrier. Rub it on like lotion. It feels cool and dries very dry. Not greasy. Never had a problem after the first time. The first time was weedwhacking the ditch as a child, in shorts and sandals. Turned out to be Water Hemlock.. I was dying..
What about ticks? Sorry if you have already addressed. I didn't take time to read the comments...
Hey Dix... Some great advice. Thanks. WHAT WAS THE RIDGE BLAST IN THE BUMPER AT THE END OF THE VIDEO?
has anyone tried ''Body Glide Foot Anti Blister Balm'' ? Some people swear by the effectiveness ditching all the tapes, sleeves,moleskins etc. It would be awesome if someone could give a feedback.
I’ve lost a toe nail and had plantar playing basketball... I literally cringed when you talked about trench foot tho
With poison oak or poison ivy the irritant is an oil so anything that cuts grease like dish soap should get it off your skin.
I heard you mention changing out your shoes every so often. Did you break in shoes before hand to send to yourself or just buy new ones on the trail?
Great question, I was wondering that too. 👌🏿
When I buy new shoes I always make sure that they are 100% comfortable before I purchase them, and I have never had any problems with them for over 30 years by doing so. 😊
What did you do about health insurance while on the trail?
Haha... Oh my gosh! That thing you did with your tooth left me wide-eyed and open-mouthed for a moment! :D
Just wanna share some good news
I got my PCTA application approved for 2018😁😁😁
I walk alone ok Congrats! Keep us posted in the future. Will you have your own channel or blog?
Thank you! I’m really thinking about having one I’m so tempted! I’m starting my thru hike on March 2nd so you should know by then :)
WOOOOHOOOO!!!
Eric E Thanka man and to you too :)
17:33 *OMG LOL!!!* I'm not laughing at you Dixie, that was just a priceless moment *XD*
Cut a piece of duct tape about 3mm wide and place it across a cut that will not stay closed. Sometimes 2 or 3 are needed to close a large wound. Don't ask me how I know this. I admit nothing.
Passed a kidney stone outside franklin nc. Aleve is best to reduce the inflammation, then get your ads to the doctor, cause that hurts like hell!
I just wanted to know what people think about using the waterproof socks for Thru-Hikes.
wow. Your false tooth is the same one as mine. I have a post & crown there. The downside is that it is never going to match the rest of my teeth. Yours matches.
would it be a good idea to massage a little bit of oil onto your feet before sleeping just to keep the skin more elastic and not dry out?
A little antifungal will do multiple tasks......
Sock liners under thicker hiking socks work really great---NO blisters! Also, if you have good, properly fitted boots they are super comfortable, especially on gravelly slopes and in snow.
Great advice. Thanks1
If I start the PCT in around mid-June going NoBo will it affect my health . I read that the dessert can be too hot, i'm young in good shape and will be 18 when I through hike it so should I do it ?
I was telling some friends about your channel and how awesome you are . Those toes were nasty !
I did a two day hike in the Grand Canyon. Wore heavy boots. My feet swelled so bad (that was the most I ever hiked in them but they were properly worn in) that I had to take off my shoes & wear just socks for the last 5 miles. I also spent the last 3 miles crawling. 😂 Lesson learned.
Kira F. Well, it shows you have grit!
The more I learn from you, the more I'm in love with the idea of '0 Days'. Thanks for sharing your experiences... in heaven you'll run into a ton of folks who's lives you saved and or kept from harm and injuries.
Great information!
Tooth paste also works on a bad graze
"something wrong hurting or something normal hurting"
Funny story.... I thought it was normal hurting but it was a broken foot. 3 months in a boot and my feet get babied nowadays. Fancy insoles, massage, special lotion. If I think they might be sort of hurting it's gonna be a break time. Stress fractures are no joke.
I was only half paying attention when you popped your tooth out. That was funny. I had to rewind it.
HAHA oh my, glad you said that thing about the trees. I almost knocked myself out on a tree over the trail. We called them ninja trees.
Lol 😂 I like the title you gave them.
Flipping things just jump right on out at us don't they!!