I Hiked into the Grand Canyon During a Heat Advisory. Here Are My Hacks to Stay Cool and Safe.

In early June, during a severe heat warning, two of my best friends and I hiked into the Grand Canyon on our way to Havasupai Falls. We had secured our hiking permits six months prior, and didn’t want to lose out on the girl trip of a lifetime even with the intense weather conditions.

But ahead of the launch date on our hiking permit, the canyon was heating up. On June 3, a teenager died from heat-related illness while hiking on Bright Angel Trail along the South Rim. Just a week before we set out on our backpacking trek, three people died from suspected heat illness.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Grand Canyon during a heat advisory, written by Madison Dapcevich.

Outside: Grand Canyon During A Heat Advisory

I Hiked into the Grand Canyon During a Heat Advisory. Here Are My Hacks to Stay Cool and Safe.

In early June, during a severe heat warning, two of my best friends and I hiked into the Grand Canyon on our way to Havasupai Falls. We had secured our hiking permits six months prior, and didn’t want to lose out on the girl trip of a lifetime even with the intense weather conditions.

But ahead of the launch date on our hiking permit, the canyon was heating up. On June 3, a teenager died from heat-related illness while hiking on Bright Angel Trail along the South Rim. Just a week before we set out on our backpacking trek, three people died from suspected heat illness.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Grand Canyon during a heat advisory, written by Madison Dapcevich.

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Outside: Grand Canyon During A Heat Advisory

I Hiked into the Grand Canyon During a Heat Advisory. Here Are My Hacks to Stay Cool and Safe.

In early June, during a severe heat warning, two of my best friends and I hiked into the Grand Canyon on our way to Havasupai Falls. We had secured our hiking permits six months prior, and didn’t want to lose out on the girl trip of a lifetime even with the intense weather conditions.

But ahead of the launch date on our hiking permit, the canyon was heating up. On June 3, a teenager died from heat-related illness while hiking on Bright Angel Trail along the South Rim. Just a week before we set out on our backpacking trek, three people died from suspected heat illness.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Grand Canyon during a heat advisory, written by Madison Dapcevich.

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