Desert /out/ings

Just flew into Las Vegas a few days ago; I'm doing conservation work in Mt. Zion. It's so hot here, it's absolutely unreal. I'm from southeastern US so I'm used to humid heat but this is something else entirely.

>>1042455
and to answer your question, I wouldn't voluntarily go out in this right now. Apparently the heat wave is passing soon so maybe wait until it's only like 100. Las Vegas is close to Hurricane/St. George, which has some of the best climbing/mountain biking/hiking in the world, so that's always an option.

>>1042408
Go up
Get off the desert floor and get into the mountains
It won't be as hot up there
Drive through Death Valley into Owens valley and climb the Eastern Sierra

>>1042408
I was at Lake Mead while it was 117° the other day pussy, go out. Go hike Frenchman's mountain or if its too hot for you go to Mount Charleston.

>>1043532
>I went to the lake when it was hot
OH WOW BIG MAN OVER HERE

Go out in the mornings and evenings.
Drink lots of water.
Dress appropriately.

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YOU LIVE WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS OF A SHIT LOAD OF BEAUTIFUL PLACES YOU FUCK
GET A MAP AND DRIVE
FUCK

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Water, salt, a way to make shade, a big ass hat, longsleeve cotton shirt and pants.

If you're doing anything more physically demanding than just hiking, you're going to need a liter of water per hour in extreme heat, maybe even more since you're not acclimated to this kind of heat. You'll also need to rest in shade 15 mins of every hour or longer if you need it. A small umbrella is good to have for shade anywhere, since in the desert trees can be pretty scarce.

Where the dry heat works in your favor will be in staying cooler by wetting down your shirt or bandana if you can spare the water. In an emergency you can use your piss or any water you wouldn't want drink to stay cool, smelly, but cool.

Plan your route by water availability, always carry a bit more than you think you'll need in case one of the water stops is dry. Also make an effort to breathe only through your nose, you'll lose less water that way. Take salt so you don't cramp up.

Phoenix, out.

>>1042408

I live in Vegas, by Ikea. Hot as fuck out this week. Going to Laughlin and drink a case of beer at Davis Camp Park on my weekend.

Elephant rock is in valley of fire not red rock