What It Feels Like to Die from Heat Stroke

[GB_Willys_2014]

It is so hot at the Grand Canyon National Park that your shoes could melt | CNN

The National Park Service is warning visitors to the Grand Canyon that Wednesday's extreme heat could pose an unusual danger: melted shoes. Much of the West is under a heat advisory this week as high temperatures bake the region.

www.cnn.com

 

[jgaz]

Since we are on the subject of heat in the canyon:

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news...n-grand-canyon-national-park-june-26-2020.htm

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obviously I don’t know the circumstances, such as their starting time etc. But I know for a fact that the South K is an exposed, hot trail in the mid day or early afternoon. No water and very little shade at that time.

 

[GB_Willys_2014]

Since we are on the subject of heat in the canyon:

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news...n-grand-canyon-national-park-june-26-2020.htm

Scroll down to see NPS article if necessary

obviously I don’t know the circumstances, such as their starting time etc. But I know for a fact that the South K is an exposed, hot trail in the mid day or early afternoon. No water and very little shade at that time.

Very unfortunate. Sad news.

 

[jgaz]

New booklet available from the Grand Canyon Conservancy .

How Not to Die at Grand Canyon Guide

How Not to Die at Grand Canyon is a waterproof pocket guide that educates Grand Canyon visitors about the 12 most common hazards that visitors experience, how to avoid them, and how to perform first aid on the spot. If you’ve ever been to Grand Canyon National Park, you likely have noticed that...

shop.grandcanyon.org

Written by Dr. Tom Myers MD so you know it’s written from 1st hand knowledge.

For those that may not know, Dr. Myers cowrote “Over the Edge” Death in the Grand Canyon.
He also was medical director of the south rim medical clinic for many years and is a Canyon extreme hiker.

Dr. Tom also gives one hell of a lecture on hyponatremia, heat exhaustion, and other deadly topics.

 

[Regcabguy]

For many many years now I have worn long sleeves when out in the sun. This is a habit I picked up during my military service, and I continued the practice when I worked in agriculture.

I am firm believer that long sleeves keeps the body cooler by 1) offering sun protection and 2) maintaining a sheen of cooling sweat, that does not dry.

The Outside article caused me to think twice about this long-sleeve-cooling theory because of a reference to sweat evaporation.

I researched the topic a bit, and came across the following article, reinforcing the long-sleeve-cooling theory.

I post it here as another strategy for heat management (yes, I know this blog is sponsored by a clothing manufacturer, with an interest in selling long sleeve summer shirts):

The Secret Advantage of Long Sleeves

You may be surprised by the unsung features.

blog.coolibar.com

Look at the migrant farm workers. They all wear long sleeves and pants out in the fields. Personally I hate long sleeves outdoors but I'm getting on board with the light breathable fabrics out there. Plus my skin's like a lizard after 70 yrs in the San Diego sun. The derm and I are connected at the hip.

 

[GB_Willys_2014]

https://azdailysun.com/news/local/avoid-being-another-grand-canyon-death-statistic/article_acfe00c3-125a-5e66-9330-7276424b8945.html

 

[jgaz]

https://azdailysun.com/news/local/avoid-being-another-grand-canyon-death-statistic/article_acfe00c3-125a-5e66-9330-7276424b8945.html

Good article!
Dr. Tom is the real deal!