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Let active recovery be an integral part of your training routine, even during hiking off-season. This prevents peaks and valleys in your fitness level and helps you recover physically and psychologically from the stress of training and hiking.

Foot pain can taint even the most remarkable experience. So I’ve partnered with Injinji to share how I prevent foot pain on long day hikes, multi-day backpacking trips, and even week long treks.

I’m learning that it’s ok that I’m not superwoman and can’t hike 20 miles with a 40 pound backpack and that I need to section hike the John Muir Trail in more days than I expected to. And most importantly, I’m learning not to be ashamed of my limitations.

The hike to Minaret Lake was one of my favorite hikes. It’s challenging but the elevation gain is spaced out enough that you don’t feel the burn as much. The views are stunning and around every turn, they just keep getting better and better.

On my thru-hike, I planned to be on the trail for 17 to 18 days, so I needed to plan accordingly. The hardest part is not over packing, really thinking about what you’ll need and what you’ll want to eat.

As I got more into hiking, I finally stopped stealing my brother’s toe socks, got my own, started learning about the benefits like blister prevention, total foot utilization, and moisture management, and learned about the different fabrics. Now I can’t imagine wearing anything else for hiking.