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A hiker walking a sun-baked dirt trail through open mountain country on a clear summer day

Hiking in the Heat: How to Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Safe on Summer Trails

Summer trails reward early starts and smart planning. Here's how to beat the heat, stay hydrated, and recognize the warning signs before they become emergencies.

All
4x4
Apparel
Backcountry
Backpacking
Beginner
Camp Cooking
campfire
Camping
camping skills
Colorado
Dark Sky
Day Hiking
Dispersed Camping
field guide
Gear
Gear Care
Gear Storage
Golden Hour
Grand Teton
Hiking
How-To
Hydration
Layering
Leave No Trace
Maintenance
Map and Compass
National Parks
Nature
Navigation
Night Sky
One-Pot Meals
outdoor basics
Outdoor Photography
Outdoor Skills
Overlanding
Pack Weight
Photography Tips
Public Lands
Road Trips

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Hiking in the Heat: How to Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Safe on Summer Trails

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