1. Grease up. Reduce the friction by applying antiperspirant, anti-fungal power or a skin lubricant such as Sportslick, BodyGlide, or Hydropel before you hike. Reapply every few hours on the trail.

2. Ventilate. Wear the most breathable footwear appropriate for the conditions.

3. Keep them dry. If your feet perspire heavily, remove your boots and socks during rest breaks, apply more anti-fungal powder, and let them air out!

4. Rotate socks. Thats right, pack an extra pair of socks. Change your socks at lunch – or whenever they get soaked-and dry sweaty ones with body heat (in your jacket or pocket) or by hanging them from your pack as you hike.

5. Act early. As soon as you feel a hot spot developing, wrap or cover it with duct tape or moleskin (use tincture of benzoin with the latter to improve stickiness.)

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