Hello, list.- re sandals

[Ralph Alcorn]

I wanted sandals just for refugio and very close by walking, so looked for
the lightest footwear I could get. What I ended up with was some beach or pool
slippers, I think from Nike (I ripped off the plastic logo). For trail walking
I would get Teva's or the equivalent.  However, they are heavy.  I was content
to use boots for the trail and long town walks, and my trivial sandals for
refugio.

I never got blisters, but did have most of my toes taped, and sometimes other
parts of my foot, due to hot spots developing.  We walked in Sept - Oct so it
wasn't extremely hot.

One more tip for feet.  We carried a light plastic totally collapsible
plastic bucket.  Every couple of hours, we would take a break by a fountain, take
our boots off, fill the bucket, and soak our feet.  Even without the water,
boots off every couple of hours helps.

Ralph Alcorn
www.backpack45.com
Shepherd Canyon Books
Publisher of We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill:
     Tales and Tips From Seasoned Women Backpackers
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