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Why on earth would anyone want to hike in 100 plus temperature heat? So dangerous and stupid. Where did common sense go?

The other thing even if you find a stream in nature you can also get sick from creek or river water. Be prepared.

If only they could have found some shade, while they were still conscious and able to move. Maybe they then could have waited until night, and made it back to where they began. But maybe there was no shade, or the only shade was next to big rocks. (Shade beneath desert vegetation, is not really shade.) Of course, depending on how big they are, those rocks become amazingly hot. I will relate the story of what happened to me. I was 69 years old, in 2020. This happened only one time. I was walking with my dogs in the California desert along the access road next to the aqueduct, a paved ditch filled with water, hundreds of miles long. We did it every day, two miles out, and two miles back. I carried a big bucket, with a rope attached. I would pour water on my dogs, around every half mile. We went in the afternoon, and the temperature was at least 120 degrees that summer day. We walked two miles out, and then when we got back to near one mile back, I quite suddenly began to feel faint. I put my head between my legs, and it didn't help. Luckily, there was a concrete culvert which crossed the aqueduct, only around 100 yards ahead. We made it to under the culvert. We stayed under it for around two hours, until approximately 4 PM. During that time, I drank as much water as I could. But it took that long until I felt able to make it the one mile back to my car. For me, it was very scary, most especially because my dogs were with me. I think I had "heat syncope". From Wikipedia ====> "Heat syncope is fainting or dizziness as a result of overheating (syncope is the medical term for fainting). It is a type of heat illness. The basic symptom of heat syncope is fainting, with or without mental confusion.[1] Heat syncope is caused by peripheral vessel dilation, resulting in diminished blood flow to the brain and dehydration. Signs and symptoms: Faintness, dizziness, headache, increased pulse, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, pale/clammy skin, and brief loss of consciousness.[2]" Good video!! 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

I worked at a small park in an urban/suburban area in California, it had some hills but nothing crazy by any means. You could see houses, the highway, the main parking and shop area from most of the loop. Even that place killed people that weren’t paying attention. When you’re outdoors it is time to pay attention

Very interesting!

People have just become too unhealthy. Water was usually not even carried by people hiking until the past few decades and people were not dropping like flies. So don't think just bringing water will save you. It is important to be fit enough for the hike, too. If carrying 10lbs of water is too strenuous for you, maybe you shouldn't be doing the hike in the first place.

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I was kayaking on a lake, and storm clouds were miles away. My hair stood on end, and I instantly knew I was in danger. I paddled like crazy to shore and pulled up, and thought I'd be safe off the lake with tall trees and a pavillion nearby (as taller objects)....but my hair still stood on end. Have to admit, I ran under the nearest tall tree, but at least the imminent lightening strike went away.

Many moons ago I was a young, strong athlete --a virtual immortal super-being. Until I went onto the Appalachian Trail, in the heat of summer, alone, with insufficient water. At the end of this fun day hike I literally crawled back into Harpers Ferry WVA and spent the rest of the night cramping from electrolyte imbalance. I am lucky to be alive. Overconfidence + Arrogance = Kryptonite.

Thank you. You were very helpful!

As a person who is heat intolerant, any desert hike would be a no for me. We must be aware of our own limitations, research proposed hiking trips carefully, always plan for tough situations, and always make someone aware of your plans and when you should be back.

This is very sad. In the photo at the beginning, I just don’t think the father looked up to a hike like this in that kind of heat. 😥

The best thing I’ve read said, ‘you might be Pennsylvania woods smart. Doesn’t mean you’re Montana woods smart’

I don't have a story to tell, but to share a precaution I take for solo trips or trips with a potential of risk... Before I go, I get on the computer and type out a Word doc itinerary that includes where I'm going, what trailhead or other location I'm starting from, how long I expect to be gone, what trails I expect to hike, blood type, etc. I include a photo of my vehicle, a close photo of the license plate, a couple of recent photos of myself... one clear photo of my face and another of my body in full. If I'm on a kayak trip, I include a photo of my kayak and its identifying make and details. I try to limit the document to take up a single sheet of paper. I save the document as a PDF file and email it to people I know and trust to take action, such as my mother, sister, friend, co-worker... at least 3 people who would miss me if I didn't show up any place where I'm normally seen. The email and PDF link can be forwarded to law enforcement, search and rescue or other authorities; everything they need to know is included and printable or viewable on a cell phone. I save the Word doc as a template and change the location and date info for each trip. When I return home, I let people know I'm back... usually a text with a couple of cool photos from the trip is adequate. I also carry a small waterproof box on a lanyard around my neck on kayaking trips. It contains an expired driver's license (with my photo and physical description). I affixed a blank adhesive label on the back of the license and wrote down my mother and sister's phone number and my blood type on it. I also keep $40 in folded cash and a spare car key in it. If something happens to me on a trip, I want peeps to come look for me and have a reasonable chance of finding me. If I'm found and unresponsive, EMTs immediately know my blood type and my family can be contacted. If I don't make it, my remains can be identified and my next of kin notified. Grim, but necessary.

Great information!

Experience can be a deteriment when confronting new challenges. People think that since they've been in similar situations that they feel they have a greater understanding of what they may face in a foreign environment which propells them forward into preventable danger. I experienced this first hand during my first trip to the badlands in South Dakota. My wife and I decided to go for a hike down in the prairie. The heat didn't seem too bad at the time and thought that with some sunscreen and a bottle or two of water, we'd be good for a few hours. Within the first hour we encountered a bison which spooked my wife to the point we ended our little trip and returned to the vehicle. What neither of us realized at the time is that due to our lack of protection from the direct sun, we were both experiencing heat exhaustion. The symptoms didn't hit us until after we'd already left the park. I look back on that time and shudder at the thought of what might have happend had that bison encounter not prematurely ended our hike. The scariest part being that we had no idea while we were out there the danger we were in.

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I'm 55. I used to be an athlete growing up 6'3" 200lbs played all sports primarily football in Texas. Used to practicing in 100 degree temps. I was in shape and resilient. However, I now realize I am fading. I still look in shape same weight 200lbs but not all muscle. Also, I have some Vertigo occasionally. I know something like this would require me to chill out. I'm not 18 or 35 yrs old. Be careful

Another classic scenario of people underestimating the elements and overestimating their abilities,,,it should be mandatory in school to read the book - Into The Wild- by Jon krakauer-

Click bait and speculation... just what I needed this morning. No thanks, and I won's like and subscribe.

A Personal Locator Beacon is a "must have" for every hiker... even (and especially) short day hikers.

99% of people hiking should just stay home and have no business out there. Even myself with over 50 yrs of experience. You do not take chances but no one thinks they'll get into trouble and always expect someone will rescue them, like a concierge service.

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Thanks for the info Doc. I'm currently battling a bout with poison ivy. My first time. It took two weeks to start the extreme itching and rashes/blisters. I feel like an idiot. I had no idea or knowledge of what I was dealing with. A tree fell on my house during Hurricane Beryl. Which had the poison ivy vine on it. I used a chainsaw to cut the tree but managed to not have the correct clothing on😔 I would love to send you a picture of the tree if possible

Tragic and avoidable. In April, my son and I were hiking in a remote part of Death Valley to get to a mine we wanted to see. Short version is that we decided to go back a different way then we came in to take advantage of the 1600 feet of elevation gain we had between us and where we left a jeep. Even after lots of research, the exit we thought we would have from the alternate way back didn’t exist. It added 3 miles to a 6 mile hike with the last mile and a half gaining 500’. We hadn’t planned on that and didn’t have enough water. It was one bad decision that almost cost us our lives. When we started going up that last 1-1/2 and gaining elevation, we were already past dehydrated and got to the point of 2” steps. Realized at that point that the satellite rescue device I carry doesn’t do you any good if you don’t use it soon enough. Grateful for the experience. Humbled us a lot. Got complacent with our preparation and will not ever do it again.

I have heart issues. Failure is a work that has been tossed around. I see my GP and cardiologist twice a year and do my best to follow their instructions. I walk around 9900 steps a day to keep in shape.

Were they wearing hats? Did they have water with them? Were they experienced hikers? Did they have phones with them? Did they start out early? Did anyone else know they were out there on that particular route they they might have been checking in with?

I'm still a few years shy of 50, but way out of shape (and type 2 on top of it). At the first of the year, I began doing just 20 inclined push-ups against the bathroom counter while waiting for the shower to heat up. I did that for a couple of months, until it felt very easy, then I started increasing the amount. I am now doing 40 a day and have only missed 7 days this year. And suddenly, I see my pecs and traps starting to stand out. Add in aiming for about a 30 minute 2+ MPH treadmill walk, and cutting carbs, and I have dropped about 20 pounds since January. I will be on the trails this fall and winter. I am tired of being so limited.

The rise in people wanting to be outdoors but seemingly being uneducated &/or unprepared is mind boggling. I'm in my 60's & was a Boy Scout Growing up. Much of what I learned back then I still carry w/me today. I just don't get it.

Congratulations to Douglas Kobler.

We were working in the Sierra Madre near Yecora. The helicopter dropped us off with our surveying equipment further than we thought from our destination. We each only had a liter of water, had a 3 km hike up hill in 100 F heat. The walk out was tough but downhill. I usually do not skimp on water but due to our equipment weight we did skimp. We thought we could land closer to our point.

Just do not go if it’s above 100F. Heat kills even the most fit people. 30min would be my max accounting for getting lost. 6 hour loop? Just don’t do it!

People from the SouthWestern USA don't hike during the summer months for a good reason.

This is especially tragic since the park service is so very clear about not hiking this trail if you're not absolutely certain you can handle it. The majority of the rescues in Islands in the Sky occur on this trail! I'm a serious hiker here in the Great Lakes region and have it on my "don't even think about it" list because I'd really like to avoid needing rescue or worse!!

Good info!

My 18 year old son and I did the Syncline loop back at the end of March 2010. We knew the distance and time it would take, but knowing and experiencing it are two different things. We had 6 or 7 regular water bottles between us figuring we'd turn back if we drank half the water before we hit the half way mark, but kept on going. Long story short, my son ran out of water about 2 miles or so near the end of the trail. I still had a little under 2 bottles left and I let him have all of it. For some reason, I hardly ever get thirsty. I've been like that as far as I can remember. And yes, I only drank about a bottle and a half of water for that whole hike that took us 7 hours to complete. We were completely exhausted by the time we got back to our truck. Things could've been a lot worse if the temps were just a couple of degrees higher.

Everyone is affected differently by extreme heat/cold and elevation. The combined age of my wife (76) and I (68) is 144 years. Both of us took several hikes in the past few days at Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, all during the peak heat of the day, some on extremely rugged trails that required each footfall to be perfect as any fall at our advanced age could be life altering if not life ending. At no time did either of us feel overly exerted/fategued/overheated or dehydrated despite carrying little to no fluids for hydration. We are both fit though neither of us have a fitness regime that we do regularly to maintain it, other than my job and my wife occasionally does a mild workout routine in the cool basement of our home in Wisconsin. I cannot explain why we've been able to perform well in environments that would knock down others, even people much younger than ourselves. Now granted none of the hikes we took were beyond 3 miles so distance wasn't an issue though trail condidtions did dictate extended periods of time (2-3 hours) of exposure to a blazing sun and 100+ degree temps. All that said, I also realize that while at this stage of our lives, we are blessed with extremely good health, and that can and will change perhaps without our own awareness of it, and the next hike could be a life threatening/ending adventure. I won't be offended if some of you judge us a fools as in retrospect I sometimes think the same in consideration of the terrain we've navigated the last two years could have put our survival in question had either/both of us suffered an injury or other medical issue that incapacitated one/both of us. One the other hand, these adventures have made memories that we can relive for the rest of our lives.

When I was in my 20s I worked in the FL swamps. After work some of us would go running on the dirt roads. I would drink as much water as I could before, and also take salt tablets and these were big! I'm female, weighed about 105 lbs. Ran 6 mi a day. Without the salt tabs we'd get nauseated. Are those still used? Also ran by quite a few alligators on the roads and they were always chill.

On June 30, 1999 my son and I biked Courthouse Wash in Arches National Park. The trip was planned using a map and guidebook. We had all of the water, snacks we thought we needed. We had bicycle repair tools and knowledge. We still got lost , ran out of water and were in a perilous situation. When we finally saw Highway 191, we were able to muster the strength we had left and rescued ourselves. That was a bad situation and things went wrong very quickly.

I do not understand why anyone thinks it s fun to hike in super hot weather. It’s torture. Go at first light and be back by 8am if you must hike.

One very important thing I didn't hear mentioned is "altitude". This area is 4000 ft and above. These people were from the Midwest. They were not properly acclimated to our altitude. Altitude sickness is very real and can kill you. They had a trident of things going against them, heat, not enough water, and altitude.

8 hr loop is too much. Maybe 30 mins in extreme heat while prepared and carrying lots of water. Just left Phoenix, went on a trail at 112 heat. I walked like 100 meters with other hikers and walked back to my car. The heat was extreme. Doing even an hr it would be unbearable. I honestly wasn't planning on hiking except that mini hike just to take photos. The desert is no joke folks

Zero common sense.

It’s sad for sure, but it’s also good to weed out the low intel people so the rest of us have one or two less dangers to face throughout life.

Mine was not a near death experience. Several years back prior to the fire in the Smokey Mountains my wife and I were going to hike Chimney Tops. Half way up she said it was too difficult and turned back. We had one bottle of water which I left with her. 2 things at least went wrong on this hike. I didn’t read the sign the said this was a strenuous hike nor did we bring the proper amount of hydration for the trip. Fast forward 10 years I always double check my route now and verify with AllTrails and never ever will I run out of water again. Fortunate that my outcome was learning and not something else. Thanks for bringing awareness to dangers of hiking if not prepared

Or even just walk a very short distance and enjoy that and get back to the car.

I camp hosted for the month of June in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and was amazed by all of the rescues, almost daily, many with confusion issues from dehydration. And the temps were in the 80s. Amazing to see people start up a trail in flip flops and with no water. Then rescuers are put in danger to rescue folks. IMO no one needs to be hiking out west in 100 degree temps, let alone on an 8 mile trail.

Too many accounts this summer of hikers perishing from heat overload. Once, backpacking Mt. Marcy in May, I developed hypothermia. It happened quickly and if I hadn’t been hiking with someone who took notice, things may have turned out differently. When your body temperature gets out of control, it takes significant time and attention for your body to reestablish normal temperature.

Objective truthful awareness. Situation awareness and risk assessment.