I’ve slowly relinquished the battle to keep my feet dry, and found that freedom of sloshing without hesitation into the stream or bog or suncups or whatever it is makes up for the moments of discomfort. Putting on frozen boots in the morning in the high country is my least favorite, but sometimes a necessity.
I’m adding this for whatever it’s worth. Haven’t tried this myself, but I read a hiking blog by someone (can’t remember who) and this person swore by using breathable waterproof socks in wet areas and during the spring.
Said they were the best way to go, and must have made a good argument because I checked prices on them at REI ($30 to $100).
I might try them sometime, but for now I think I’ll just live with wet feet.
I’ve slowly relinquished the battle to keep my feet dry, and found that freedom of sloshing without hesitation into the stream or bog or suncups or whatever it is makes up for the moments of discomfort. Putting on frozen boots in the morning in the high country is my least favorite, but sometimes a necessity.
I’m adding this for whatever it’s worth. Haven’t tried this myself, but I read a hiking blog by someone (can’t remember who) and this person swore by using breathable waterproof socks in wet areas and during the spring.
Said they were the best way to go, and must have made a good argument because I checked prices on them at REI ($30 to $100).
I might try them sometime, but for now I think I’ll just live with wet feet.