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Some of what I learned from everyone here, more should be added:
- I think we can do some activities outdoors during hot weather, and for some they have no choice for work, but low exertion, especially when hiking…carefully map your route & distance and elevation changes, notify someone about your hike.
- Adequate water is vital. Each hiker should carry some.
- No dependents in extreme heat, especially in remote areas unless you stay close to the vehicle that should have a cold water supply and it is a brief outing. Children and pets are far more vulnerable to heat exhaustion than a healthy adult, watch over them.
- In trouble and cell service an issue? Try to change your voicemail & put your location and ask for help so callers will know. Send out SOS texts and 911 calls, even if cell service seems to not be working. Turn off apps, and try to keep your phone cool so it doesn’t shut down. Phone should be charged and for emergency use only. Please invest in a satellite phone if hiking in remote places.
- Lightning is dangerous, watch out for it. (!!)
- Respect your limits—turn back if needed. It’s not failure, it’s respecting nature’s limits.
- Refresh your first aid training. Learn about heat exhaustion, what to look out for and how to treat it.
- Mistakes, errors in judgment, miscalculations can happen to the best of us. To anyone. Never stop learning, check your procedures and make adjustments if you’ve developed bad habits.