Nice one, Andy. I had a week in Greece back in June this year. I’d not been abroad for 10yrs previous. It was the same week that Dr Mosley died out there. It was mid 30s every day and I never saw a cloud while I was there. Being an old northerner I found it really tough doing any real hiking in the sun. Getting less sleep at night due to the heat didn’t help either. Some great advice. ATB pal 👍
Did a section of the Skye Trail a year ago and it was hot, midge infested, and dry with water infrequent in the burns and streams. Ended up suffering heat exhaustion, and feeling unwell. Lesson learnt.
My worry is, with ultralight backpacking becoming popular, people will skrimp on their safety gear, food and water. It's just not worth it. I've suffered, you only do it once!
Went to Canyonlands in Utah in early June, it was HOT. A month later, it was even hotter. A father and daughter were found dead after sending a text to 911 emergency that they were lost on an 8 mile loop in the National Park. They died of dehydration and exposure. A hat, an emergency blanket for each person, a gps with an offline map, water, and a little bit of planning/preparation could have made the difference. Turn off cell signal, wifi, and bluetooth on phone to extend battery life. Have a backup battery, or better yet get cheap handheld garmin etrex that will get you out of a lost situation. I bought a garmin inreach years ago and go out with a sense of security that no cell phone can match.
I do a lot of hiking in France in the heat. Wear a hat or a buff, especially if you have short or no hair. It protects your head. You can soak it in water to help with cooling and it provides shade and can protect the neck though I usually use a light buff on the neck if wearing a hat. Make sure the hat is ventilated as well. Dont go bareheaded. Look at any hot countries. They all wear headwear.
strong dark pee is a bad signs light headed any of this stop cool of and take on water slowly then when rested move on at a slower pace still taking on sips of water every 100 mtrs till you fill ok ,
Just to expand on your hat suggestion, I'd highly recommend a wide brim hat with UPF50+, like the ones made by Tilley.
Nice one, Andy. I had a week in Greece back in June this year. I’d not been abroad for 10yrs previous. It was the same week that Dr Mosley died out there. It was mid 30s every day and I never saw a cloud while I was there. Being an old northerner I found it really tough doing any real hiking in the sun. Getting less sleep at night due to the heat didn’t help either. Some great advice. ATB pal 👍
It was 34-36 each day 🥵 Even my morning runs at 8am were 28 😩 Still loved it though, spent most of the day in the sea or pool, with a beer or two 😁
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Did a section of the Skye Trail a year ago and it was hot, midge infested, and dry with water infrequent in the burns and streams. Ended up suffering heat exhaustion, and feeling unwell. Lesson learnt.
My worry is, with ultralight backpacking becoming popular, people will skrimp on their safety gear, food and water. It's just not worth it. I've suffered, you only do it once!
Lovely episode man, nicely explained and presented as always!
Went to Canyonlands in Utah in early June, it was HOT. A month later, it was even hotter. A father and daughter were found dead after sending a text to 911 emergency that they were lost on an 8 mile loop in the National Park. They died of dehydration and exposure. A hat, an emergency blanket for each person, a gps with an offline map, water, and a little bit of planning/preparation could have made the difference. Turn off cell signal, wifi, and bluetooth on phone to extend battery life. Have a backup battery, or better yet get cheap handheld garmin etrex that will get you out of a lost situation. I bought a garmin inreach years ago and go out with a sense of security that no cell phone can match.
I do a lot of hiking in France in the heat.
Wear a hat or a buff, especially if you have short or no hair.
It protects your head. You can soak it in water to help with cooling and it provides shade and can protect the neck though I usually use a light buff on the neck if wearing a hat.
Make sure the hat is ventilated as well. Dont go bareheaded. Look at any hot countries. They all wear headwear.
I went hiking in the Alps last year. It was super hot and pretty steep going. You've got to be careful out there.
Hiking in the peak district last Friday 11 mile 2.5 litres of water good advice mate😅😅
Really, really good advice. Really, really useful.
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I like the cool weather you show in Uk 🇬🇧
Stay home on the sofa and watch Ice Cold in Alex 😁
The chance would be a fine thing.😂
strong dark pee is a bad signs light headed any of this stop cool of and take on water slowly then when rested move on at a slower pace still taking on sips of water every 100 mtrs till you fill ok ,
so not applicable to the uk ;)
About two weeks a year 😂