While hiking in April with the cold, windy weather, I looked forward to the warmer weather ahead. When it gets much above 80 degrees, though, I tend to overheat and have to take precautions against heat exhaustion.
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This is my old "wet bandana over the ears " trick |
With many days above 85 degrees, I had to improve on the first method of cooling off. I began rolling ice in my bandana at the beginning of the day and securing it around my neck. Ahhhhhhh.....
Hydration is always key to keeping cool, and I went through many gallons of water and sports drinks on this hike so far.
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Even Ben used the wet bandana trick |
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"Florence of Arabia" look |
On ultra-sunny days, I would wet my bandana and put it under my hat to cool me and protect me from the sun's rays.
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"Little Red Riding Nerd" look |
I found that tying the wet bandana underneath my chin was even more effective in cooling me off. Not a great look, but it beat passing out on the shores of Lake Ontario!
Of course a dip in Lake Superior was the best way
to get out of the heat.
Go Ben!!
to get out of the heat.
Go Ben!!
