Safety Tips & Planning
With the hot desert temperatures in full swing, it becomes vital to follow basic precautions when hiking. The human body has its own built-in air conditioning system to keep its internal temperature constant, regardless of the temperature of the surrounding environment. One of the ways the body gets rid of excessive heat is through sweating. As sweat evaporates from the skin, we begin to cool down. However, when the system is overexerted or temperatures are extreme, this mechanism can fail, leading to a heat-related illness