Not much of a big deal, but I just got some new hiking socks from Sportsman's Ski Haus (kalispell) called Feetures Hikers....just one pair, but I definitely will get more. So far they feel as good as or better than Smartwool, and are a bit cheaper. Mixture of bamboo (?!), merino wool, and some other stuff....feel great. feeturesbrand.com if you're so inclined.
Larry C.
Echo Lake
"Here is where God sat when he made America...", (Tom Dillon, 1912)