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Hiking in Hot Weather

Filed in archive Outdoor Survival by Michelle Finch on June 28, 2008

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ABC News in phoenix arizonalinks has an excellent report on hiking in extreme temperatures. While few of us will ever have to worry about the sort of temperatures Phoenix sees in the summer, it's important to prepare for what is considered hot for your area. If you're used to hiking in mild weather, any increase can tax your system.

A couple of the tips from the article were new to me, and are key to successfully planning a hike in hot weather: Start hydrating at least 24 hours before you start hiking, and if your body stops sweating while hiking, that's an important sign that dehydration has begun.

Click the link above to read the story on the site, or watch the video. Well worth it!






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