Weather Hazards

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1) Fog

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  • poorer visibility 
    • dangerous for climbers and may lead to injuries such as slipping, falling, or walking off the path
  • weather hazards:
    • mist
    • darkness
    • rain
    • snow
  • Created when water starts to vaporize and condense into water droplets
  • Tips:
    • check forecasts daily
    • monitor wind levels

 

 

2) Lightening

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  • Very common during the summer
  • if it is occurring, the best solution is to avoid trees, buildings, or anything with a tall structure (especially metals and fences)

 

3) Extreme Temperatures

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  • Cold weathers --> Hypothermia
    • body's core temperature drops below 32˚C
    • Tips:
      • dress appropriately through weather forecasts
      •  always be ready, pack necessary things such as energy bars and hot packs
  • Hot weathers--> Heatstrokes 
    • When the body loses a lot of bodily fluids and becomes dehydrated
    • Tips:
      • Pack essential things and always be hydrated
      • take several small breaks

 

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