[pct-l] Toenails, PCT Preparation

[m.karon@attbi.com (Marshall Karon)]

I have heard of some hikers losing their tonails. My belief is that the
problem is too short of a shoe or not enough space in the toe area. That
means, get bigger shoes.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lamarre, Jacques" <JLamarre@osc.uscg.mil>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 11:21 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Toenails, PCT Preparation


> Hello,
>
> Has anyone lost all or most of their toenails when hiking long distances
> over a period of time?
>
> I was wondering if there is there anything that can be done to toenails
> prior to hiking long distances?
> (besides assuring a good fit, doing alot of hiking before hand and keeping
> them clipped)
>
> I hope this question isn't too stupid.....
>
> frenchie '98
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