This blog is not typically for Arizona hiking information, yet.. But I thought this newsworthy item was worth an entry.
The AZ Republic reports today that a 76 year old woman hiker succumbed to the ferocious Arizona heat.
It was approximately 112F yesterday, which even young avid hikers like myself would not like to endure. I feel for the loss of this hiker. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0622MissingHiker22-ON.html
Hiking in extreme temperatures is very risky. From what I have heard on the news and read, she was an avid hiker, who was preparing for a rim hike. The GC rim hike is quite taxing, but commencing a hike in Phoenix in 100+ heat is too much for all hikers to endure. Not that I am on a soapbox, the buddy system is also a must, if you plan on hiking in remote or in extreme climates. Ironman or not, her family is now grieving for her loss, not celebrating her next hiking defeat.
Please hike responsibly and leave no trace.
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