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far_east_climber
May 13, 2005, 6:47 PM
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Posting this thread to get some ideas on what other warm weather climbers do to maximise their time outdoors and minimise their chance of heat-stroke. I will soon be plunging back into 110 degree, 95% humidity and I am looking for some opinions on how to stay as cool as possible. Usually I have always worn loose white cloth around my face, sunglasses and then loose, white, cotton clothing. Maybe this seems abit extreme but it seems to create an efficient micro-climate. Any desert climbers have advice? I'm babbling here. Just tell me how you stay alive outside for long-periods of time in the sun.
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nolo
May 13, 2005, 7:00 PM
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Climb near water :wink:
But seriously, being from texas I know how you feel. You're basically doing all you can. I don't do this for climbing because I have enough crap to carry but when I race motocross I bring a small cooler filled with ice water and washcloths. In between motos I grab the icy cloths and put them on neck, wrists, face, etc. Climbing at dawn/dusk obviously helps with the heat.
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jammer
May 13, 2005, 7:14 PM
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Climb at night with lights.
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lostdog
May 13, 2005, 7:50 PM
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most important thing is to make sure you are fully hydrated at all times, water is a natural heat regulator in the system, also do what u can to create your own shade if the nature of where u are climbing doesn't provide any, i.e. canopy... good luck, be safe...
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basecamp
May 13, 2005, 7:53 PM
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I like to roll around in some mud before I go climbing.... sometimes I bring a bunch of water with me to the base of the crag and dig a hole and fill it with mud... that way I can continuously roll around in the mud. LOL. Umm honestly if your climbing in that type of heat I would suggest climbing dawn/dusk. Otherwise if you can bring like a canopy with you to your crag or some kind of tent to escape the sun that is alright too, but that won't help with the humidity!!! I still stay roll around in the mud!!!
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feanor007
May 13, 2005, 7:57 PM
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obe
May 13, 2005, 8:18 PM
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Go shirtless and burn the hell out of your self! :D ...staying hydrated is really a key point to staying cool.
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caughtinside
May 13, 2005, 8:38 PM
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Obviously, shade is key. That and climbing early/late. I don't think I could climb in the conditions you describe in direct sunlight.
Try climbing shirtless if in the shade, you'll dry faster.
Also, I like climbing with a camelbak for MP stuff.
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screamer
May 13, 2005, 8:43 PM
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MOVE
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tradrenn
May 13, 2005, 8:54 PM
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If you can try to find a crag that stays in a shade all day long.
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fitzontherocks
May 13, 2005, 9:11 PM
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Adding on to NOLO's comment about the cooler of ice... I work with film production crews and one of their tricks when working outside in the south in the heat and humidity is to add a bunch of Sea Breeze in the ice/ice water. They then soak their bandanas in the mixture and tie 'em around their necks. The SeaBreeze cools even more as it evaporates. Bonus: you smell much nicer, too.
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