Beating the Heat
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beckyjlomax
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A2 If temps actually get into the high 90s, I'll just do lots of water and electrolytes. #gearmeout
mjn126
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @PicklesTravel It's hot in TX sometimes too, but it's more tolerable than summer! #GearMeOut
RCGibby73
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A2 Depends on the humidity too but 90s and im not out in the afternoon #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 @UST_Survival The last time I was in the U.P. a dozen years ago or so, it was in the mid-90s which was crazy. Didn't get that hot too often as I recall when I lived up there in the late 70s. #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @mjn126 But not as bad as in the summer! I’ve usually visited in Jan and Feb which is a good time to avoid both flies and killer heat! #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @NatureCrank @NatureCrank Heat + humidity = Ugliness in my book! #GearMeOut
thinkpraybot
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mjn126
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 Sending all the good thoughts. Take it all in for us! #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A1) If I'm able I'll try to go over to the coast like last year when I was in Palm Desert with the temperature at 115° I drove to San Diego and Cabrillo National Monument. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @babskiies @babskiies Don't worry most of us here can't either. #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker
@Todd_the_Hiker A2
it depends on the humidity really. I can go out in really hot conditions as long as it is dry. if it is 30+ with high humidity I am melting faster than a soft serve cone in the hands of a 3 year old wearing all white.
if you don't know that's FAST
#gearmeout
GPJohnston
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A1) When its hot I have to be near water to cool off, so the destination if often a lake or river. #GearMeOut
VTPaddlePups
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A2 since we always hike w/dogs, if it reaches 85-90 or is very humid,we don't hike, or go out before sunrise, or hike along streams, or just swim and paddle !#GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel @mjn126 Very true! Horse flies are the worst in the summer. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
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PicklesTravel
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A2- lots and lots of water. More stopping, less walking/hiking. Also if I can include ice cream that usually helps! And the humidity is more the deciding factor for me on going out than the actual temp. #gearmeout
babskiies
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A2: Usually spend the summer months, near the coast, where it remains cool. Hiking coastline is very nice during the hotter temps. Highest this temp this year was around 25C°, it’s a doable temp. I wouldn’t want to go inland though. #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A2) No pun intended but its up there, I suffer from Bell's Palsy so I really don't do well in the extreme heat. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 We've met too many people on the trail in hot weather who didn't have enough water. We'll often carry a few extra bottled waters to give away. We call them "dog waters" because we once gave them to someone's dog! #GearMeOut
NatureCrank
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @babskiies I cry on the inside just thinking about it #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
Q3: While I am sure most of us love being outdoors year round, do you prefer summer heat or winter cold when it comes to your outdoor adventures? #GearMeOut
beckyjlomax
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @Todd_the_Hiker Oh yeah. I forgot about the humidity thing. We don't have it very often. But when I've encountered it, I'm just a mess. Hard to handle. #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax Definitely want to make sure to balance those two out! #GearMeOut
mjn126
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Gimmie that winter cold (either Texas or north cold) and I'll take it any day. #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @NatureCrank when you are thinking that a sweat band for the small of your back would be a million dollar idea, you need to get out of that humidity. you may be suffering from heat stroke ;) #gearmeout
GPJohnston
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A2) About 85 is my upper limits, always have a hydration bladder and will use electrolye replacements. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @NatureCrank @NatureCrank @babskiies I would, but I sweated out all my liquids. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: I’ll take cold temps over hot temps every time! Late Autumn is perfect, not too cold or hot. #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker we usually don't get it either but it has been happening more. not fun #gearmeout
t_jh2009
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker And I'm in the Bay Area, it'll be even worse in places like Fresno and Bakersfield. #GearMeOut
RCGibby73
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: id take a cold winter any day over heat but o love Spring amd Fall. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott That would be chocolate soft serve with the white shirt, correct? #GearMeOut
GPJohnston
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival That is one of the Twin Lakes near the old gold mining town of Monte Cristo in the Henry Jackson Wilderness, Washington state. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @babskiies @babskiies And the changing of the leaves up there! It must be magical. #GearMeOut
beckyjlomax
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 I prefer winter cold and all that accompanies it: skiing and more skiing. But I actually love hiking more...just not wicked high temps. #gearmeout
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival It is absolutely gorgeous, we try and plan our big fall trip around the changing foliage. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker Yeah, it's basically walking through bathwater down here. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
beckyjlomax
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @Todd_the_Hiker Is the increased humidity connected to climate change? #gearmeout
MeToddScott
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @UST_Survival I fully endorse this tweet #gearmeout
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