As the winter snow melts away and the rain starts to welcome itself back into our lives, hikes have become a lot muddier. I think that’s all part of the fun. If I get back to my car after a long hike covered in mud, I know it was fun and a little bit of a challenge. But when I get back home and have to clean up, that’s when I start to question my choices a little.
It can feel so tempting to let your hiking boots sit in the mud until your next hike because, let’s face it, they’re just going to get muddy again anyway. But that’s exactly the opposite of what you should be doing! And it’s not just about keeping the shoes looking like new. The waterproofing materials that you pay for can also become damaged and stop working if the mud is left to sit for too long.
