The fire department recommends that hikers take extra precautions when hiking in and around the city during high temperatures. Here are a few important tips PSFD shared for residents and visitors hiking in the heat:
Start Early. It's best to hike in the morning hours, prior to 9 a.m., when it is cooler.
Hike with a Buddy. Never hike alone. It is always best to have a friend with you.
Let someone know where you are going and your return time.
Cover Up. Wear long sleeves to help shield your body from the sun.
Wear a hat, preferably wide brimmed.
Remember to apply sunscreen often, as recommended, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Stay Hydrated. Pack and drink a minimum of 1 liter of water per hour and drink often!
Bring nutrition/food. Bring trail mix style packs, dried fruit or veggies and energy bars, chews, or gels.
Remember to rest. Take frequent breaks and find shade so your body can cool down.
Know the signs of heat related emergencies. Common signs are headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, nausea, and disorientation.
If you experience any of these symptoms, turn back or call for help. Don’t hesitate to call 911.
Take a cell phone/GPS. Make sure they are fully charged.
Other Items to bring. Bring a map, first aid kit, flashlight, and additional water/electrolytes.
Men typically don't think they need to carry a phone and tell folks where they are going etc. Before this a few of the safety things I followed were:
• Always bringing my phone (and making sure it was charged beforehand)
• Always telling my wife where I was going, who with, making sure she had their contact info, and roughly (though I've been known to blow the budget) when I'd be back.
• A knife if in more remote areas (Sierras, some higher activity mountain lion areas)
• Brightly colored clothing if in more remote areas
• At least half a liter (one hour's supply) more water than I thought I'd need, at times an extra 1-1.5L.
• Being aware in advance of where my potential water sources were and anywhere I might lose cell coverage.
• My wife (and whole family for that matter) is able to see my phone's location at all times. Even still, when I reflect on what happened here I'm going to change a few things.
For one, I've been intending to get a Garmin InReach for Sierra adventures for some time, and I'm realizing now I probably should get it and keep it with me at all times given the number of ravines I go into that have no cell signal.
For two, I'm going to be a bit more careful running with my dog in the evening in the East Bay trail system, turns out there's a lot more mountain lion activity here than the mountain lion tracking project would have suggested to me. And finally, it's reinforced to me that even for a 45min run my policy of bringing a water bottle with me anyway is a policy that needs to stay.
这里山丘地区就是这样。那个地方山丘不是很多，真的感觉是命数。
以前那个穿越pct迷路的案子，很惨、那个女的离trail其实才两百多米，但是就是兜不出来，撑了好几天最后还是去世了
The fire department recommends that hikers take extra precautions when hiking in and around the city during high temperatures. Here are a few important tips PSFD shared for residents and visitors hiking in the heat:
Start Early. It's best to hike in the morning hours, prior to 9 a.m., when it is cooler.
Hike with a Buddy. Never hike alone. It is always best to have a friend with you.
Let someone know where you are going and your return time.
Cover Up. Wear long sleeves to help shield your body from the sun.
Wear a hat, preferably wide brimmed.
Remember to apply sunscreen often, as recommended, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Stay Hydrated. Pack and drink a minimum of 1 liter of water per hour and drink often!
Bring nutrition/food. Bring trail mix style packs, dried fruit or veggies and energy bars, chews, or gels.
Remember to rest. Take frequent breaks and find shade so your body can cool down.
Know the signs of heat related emergencies. Common signs are headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, nausea, and disorientation.
If you experience any of these symptoms, turn back or call for help. Don’t hesitate to call 911.
Take a cell phone/GPS. Make sure they are fully charged.
Other Items to bring. Bring a map, first aid kit, flashlight, and additional water/electrolytes.
Men typically don't think they need to carry a phone and tell folks where they are going etc. Before this a few of the safety things I followed were:
• Always bringing my phone (and making sure it was charged beforehand)
• Always telling my wife where I was going, who with, making sure she had their contact info, and roughly (though I've been known to blow the budget) when I'd be back.
• A knife if in more remote areas (Sierras, some higher activity mountain lion areas)
• Brightly colored clothing if in more remote areas
• At least half a liter (one hour's supply) more water than I thought I'd need, at times an extra 1-1.5L.
• Being aware in advance of where my potential water sources were and anywhere I might lose cell coverage.
• My wife (and whole family for that matter) is able to see my phone's location at all times. Even still, when I reflect on what happened here I'm going to change a few things.
For one, I've been intending to get a Garmin InReach for Sierra adventures for some time, and I'm realizing now I probably should get it and keep it with me at all times given the number of ravines I go into that have no cell signal.
For two, I'm going to be a bit more careful running with my dog in the evening in the East Bay trail system, turns out there's a lot more mountain lion activity here than the mountain lion tracking project would have suggested to me. And finally, it's reinforced to me that even for a 45min run my policy of bringing a water bottle with me anyway is a policy that needs to stay.