Barefoot Hikers of PA

• Always step straight down. Never shuffle!
• Always scan the path ahead of you.
• Keep your weight on the balls of your feet, not your heels.
• Pay attention to the various sensations coming from your soles--both for safety and stimulation.
• Try to walk barefoot on as many surfaces and textures as possible to sensitize your bare soles. A well-developed sense of touch is important, both for safety and for enjoyment.
• Be careful when you cannot see the ground because of grass or leaves. Step lightly and carefully under these conditions.
• Take good care of your feet.

--Adapted by permission from The Barefoot Hiker by Richard Frazine.

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