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Old 06-06-2013, 10:40 AM
 
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http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...html#protected

okay guys-its getting real hot out there- this article has some good tips on staying safe during your summer hike.
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Old 06-06-2013, 11:37 AM
 
Location: Tempe, AZ
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Could you copy and paste the article text for those of us that don't have an azcentral subscription? It seems I've used up my 'free' views on the site.
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Old 06-06-2013, 12:27 PM
 
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Could you copy and paste the article text for those of us that don't have an azcentral subscription? It seems I've used up my 'free' views on the site.
Clean your cache or use another web browser and you should have no problem.

Do quite a bit of hiking in our various mountain preserves. Just start your hike by 6:00 AM, finish by 8:00 AM and you should not have an issue.

Only thing I'm concerned about are the people that stake out your car and wait for you to start hiking. While you are away they break in and steal stuff. Was an article in the news yesterday about 5 people that got arrested for doing this at Squaw Peak.
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Old 06-06-2013, 04:00 PM
 
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> Could you copy and paste the article text

That's not a proper (or legal) thing to do, that is a copyrighted article.

I couldn't read it either. I'm guessing that it has sensible advice like start early, finish early, take water and sunscreen and know your limits.
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Old 06-06-2013, 07:15 PM
 
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Ten Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke While Hiking in Phoenix - Phoenix - News - Valley Fever
Trail Safety - Official Site of the City of Phoenix
Summer Hiking - Hike Smart - Grand Canyon National Park
Some more summer hiking tips - and not from the AZ republic so there is no paywall
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Old 06-06-2013, 07:56 PM
 
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Could you copy and paste the article text for those of us that don't have an azcentral subscription? It seems I've used up my 'free' views on the site.
You can't copy an article believe me I got a week ban doing that. You don't need an article to be smart hiking. Never go alone, tell people where you are going and when you will be back. Brings lots of water, hat, and appropriate clothing. Don't forget to fully charge your cellphone.
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Old 06-07-2013, 01:53 PM
 
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At what temperature would you stop hiking? I hiked last year in the low 100s and it got pretty hot in the towards the middle of the day. I was pretty happy to be heading out of the superstitions in the early afternoon. Temperature was somewhere between 100-105. I am from the Northeast. Perhaps my body would get more aclimated to the climate if I spent more than a week at a time out there.
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Old 06-07-2013, 06:02 PM
 
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High temps are causing an early morning hiker rush | azfamily.com Phoenix

like others have said-the article describes hikers waking up early in the AM to avoid the summer heat
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Old 06-07-2013, 09:18 PM
 
Location: La Jolla, CA
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Good tips. You definitely, definitely have to be prepared for the heat you will encounter during summer hikes. I've hiked a large portion of this state, and summer can be a real challenge--or deadly. The mornings at low altitudes, can b great for hiking or mountain biking, but the temperature cranks up so fast, anyone who gets a little bit too far from the trailhead may have no option but to return in triple digit temps. Even though the scenery out here is beautiful, the elements can be deceptive. It's so dry that people won't realize how much water a person loses, just from being outdoors.

The safest and probably most enjoyable option (IMO), is to travel north for summer hikes. Although I'm a snowbird, I still spend a weekend or two here every month, depending on my work schedule. If you want some good hiking, hang out at 7000+ feet and you will be in heaven in summertime (careful about altitude sickness for those who are sensitive). There is still snow on the San Fransisco range, or at least there was until a couple of days ago.
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Old 06-08-2013, 06:47 AM
 
Location: Metro Phoenix, AZ USA
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An acquaintance hiked to the top of South Mountain last weekend. Took a little slip and fall as he started down, didn't realize his keys had fallen out of his pocket until he got all the way down... considered his options, and went back up to get them. Got some water from another hiker, fortunately, as he had not brought enough to do the trip twice, but got a good sunburn and borderline heatstroke for his trouble.
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