Dressing Your Feet in Breckenridge

Colorado is an active state, particularly in mountain towns like Breckenridge. Packing for a vacation or even a weekend getaway that involves outdoor activity can prove tedious when it comes to dressing your feet. And, since Breckenridge is a great town for active adventure seekers, you might consider giving your feet some extra consideration if you plan to explore the trails and local scenic spots.

• Protect Your Ankles: Are you planning an aggressive hike that will require a lot of elevation gain, climbing, or walking through rocky paths? In these cases, it's usually best to pack a pair of hiking boots that are high enough to cover your ankles, securing them and giving you the extra protection to avoid sprains and twists. You should also look for boots made of Gore-Tex, or other water resistant or waterproof material, depending on the likelihood of water along the trail.
• Trail Running Tips: If you are planning to cruise through Breckenridge trails by jogging or running, chances have it that you are going to choose a trail that is less technically focused on climbing boulders or crossing rocky paths. In these cases, your feet are better off with trail running shoes that are sturdier than gym shoes, but leave the ankle exposed and are of a lighter weight than hiking boots. Once again, any shoe made out of Gore-Tex will keep you dry from streams or afternoon showers.
• The Water Factor: Many trails in Breckenridge will wind through, around, and across water streams. A sturdy sandal that keeps your foot strapped in, such as a Chaco, is a good choice for easy or even some moderate trails. Remember, however, that a sturdy outdoor sandal will expose most of your foot. While this type of sandal will help when crossing those water streams, they won't offer the ankle protection of a boot. Still, for more moderate, flat, and wet trails, sturdy sandals might be a good bet. In all cases (even easy hikes), flip-flops will not give your feet sturdy protection while hiking and should be saved for changing into after the hike.
• Sock it: Socks are key when trail running or hiking. Not only are they necessary components to a boot or trail running shoe, but they will keep you dry and clean from the dirt and dust you're likely to encounter throughout your hike. Since you'll want to keep your feet dry, it's good to choose a pair made of wool. Additionally, it's never a bad idea to keep an extra pair of dry socks in a day pack in the event that one pair gets immersed in water.
• Wear it in: Feet need time to adjust to any new shoes. If you're planning to visit Breckenridge with a new pair of shoes, or are planning to use them for more activity than they are used to, it's a good idea to start breaking them in early. Wear them around the house, while you're out running errands, or for short hikes before your trip. This will help your feet grow accustomed to the new shoes and meld themselves to the ins and outs of the pair.
• Prevent Blisters: Wearing in a new pair of boots is a great first step, but hiking in Breckenridge will likely expose your feet to new positions and angles than they've recently known, so it's a good idea to purchase moleskin, an adhesive padding that serves as a sort of extra duty band-aid in the event that a blister develops. Remember, blisters start off feeling like hot spots on your feet. You should apply moleskin at the first hint of a developing blister.

Your feet are your access to the beauty and adventure that Breckenridge has to offer. As long as you invest in them with sturdy footwear, you'll gain entrance to many scenic journeys that are easily found just around the bend.

Chris Cook lives in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado and loves sharing her expertise on mountain safety and fun with visitors. If you're planning a trip to Summit County, make sure to book your Breckenridge rental before you leave, and check out all of Chris's advice on the area in her other articles!

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Deal Or Not a Deal

The Vancouver news just reported what the real holiday sale was. Reporters captured the scene which happened at the clothing store in Vancouver, B.C.. Several price stickers were piled up on the price label. It showed the first tagged price was $9.99. But the latest tag shows the current sale price $10.99 dropped from $15.99. The same thing happened to the electronics. The same plasma TV has a sale price $1799 from $2199 at one store but the same TV has a regular price only $1599 at another store. People are really confused about the holiday sale. That reminds you the words by Howie: Deal or No Deal.

Think about the reasons for the sale before we talk about what the real deal is. The retailers will make a sale for the following reasons. First, increase the traffic volume in the store or website with the sale incentive. Mostly people will buy more not only sale items. The sale items belong to two categories: one is the real deal and the other is not. The real one means that you can not get this at such a price elsewhere at that time. The fake one possibly is that they increase the price first and then put a sale tag on it or not the one you really want. Second, retailers make a clearance for the season change or size incompleteness. Usually you could find a real good deal at that time. Third, retailers promote the new products.

The following tips are definitely helpful to identify the real deal. The most important is to learn something before you purchase. If something big, such as TV, fridge, it is worth doing some research before you make a final decision. You can try those three steps to assist you. First, read consumer report for the factors you should consider. It is good for big buy, like your appliance or auto. For example, you should at least know what the plasma or LCD is before buy a TV. Of course, some other features, specifications, and meaning of the technical terms. Second, search the reviews and comparison online. Be sure to read several not only one because some will have a certain bias. Third, ask for the suggestions from your family and friends. If they have a similar buying experience, you definitely get something valuable there. Fourth, be patient to watch online or weekly flyers on your favorite. It is always a great deal for you on Christmas. What you need to do is just to spend a little time and then take it at a good price when it is coming.

The last suggestion is to focus on what you need. It mostly happens to the women. People buy something for the sale, not for the demand. Check out your garage to see how many brand new sale items are sleeping there, even you have totally forget those since you buy them. So set your goal and review your buying list before you lose your way in the store or on your favorite website. Be a smart person in the holiday shopping season, especially during the economic crisis.

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