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Woman dies while hiking in triple-digit heat at Grand Canyon National Park (www.cbsnews.com)

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In the summer, temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120 degrees in the shade.

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[–] Calcharger@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

Desert hiking is no joke. Always bring more water than you think you’ll need. It is 100% sun exposure and you will dehydrate quicker than a forested hike. Took my gf to Palm Springs for some hiking and she was very confident in her hiking strength but had never done a desert hike before. We got over the first crest and she nearly heat stroked out. Needed to use me for shade so she could cool off.

Nothing to joke about.