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I Won’t Hike Without Injinji Toe Socks

Posted on November 20, 2023July 2, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

I first heard about Injinji socks on my third rim-to-rim hike across the Grand Canyon. While cooling off my hot, sweaty feet at Ribbon Falls, another hiker noticed a few toes wrapped in KT tape—my usual strategy to keep sweat-induced blisters at bay. That hiker must’ve recognized the struggle, because she asked if I knew…

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Grand Canyon Double R2R: Second Leg, BA to NK

Posted on May 31, 2022August 20, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

Everything was going according to plan as the group enjoyed an evening together on the South rim.  While the majority felt excitement about tomorrow, a few were contemplating their readiness for this Grand Challenge.  This is the opposite kind of hike in every way you can think of.  It reminds me of what the Park…

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