How to Avoid Blisters when Hiking

Series Summary

Exploring new areas and enjoying scenic surroundings are two of the most poignant benefits of hiking. Familiarizing yourself with the trails in the mountains, or just in a rural area, is a great and healthy pastime. Though the surroundings may vary around the world, there are still various similarities to the basic idea of hiking. Hiking is done on foot and therefore requires a certain level of fitness, depending on the area you wish to cover. Hiking is usually a daytime activity that requires essential equipment such as a backpack, hiking boots, hiking poles, food, water and first aid materials.

Watch these expert video clips to get great information on advanced levels of hiking. Learn how to avoid blisters when hiking by choosing the appropriate boots or shoes and socks for hiking conditions. Another safety tip is conditioning your body for the hike. Getting in shape will help prevent injury on the long hiking trail. Get tips on packing the right equipment and how to pack it in your backpack efficiently. Hiking downhill can often be harder than hiking uphill. Watch these videos to get tips on downhill and uphill hiking and hiking in high altitudes as well as many other topics for advanced hiking.

Video Transcript

"Hi, I’m Chris Van Londen on behalf of Expert Village.com. I will be talking about avoiding blisters while hiking. I’ve got some rocks in my shoe I’m sure. I can feel them in there. I have been on many hikes and people just ignore them and they keep walking and I tell them to stop and take those rocks out. You know, why make your life miserable on the trail. Ah, I need to get those rocks out now. I like to get them out as quickly as possible and it gives me a chance to take a little rest and air out my feet. If I air out my feet and dry out my feet there is less chance of blisters. You just don’t want to have blisters. You want to have a good time and blisters are not having a good time so I am going to get those rocks out now before they aggravate my feet any more. It’s not a lot but enough to make your life miserable on the trail. "