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insomniasexx  ·  3152 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: A French Couple’s Love for the American West Ends in Tragedy

This is like pure tragedy. I can't even imagine.

Bring water people. Bring lots and lots of water. I also advise hiking desert spots in spring or fall... not fucking August.





aidrocsid  ·  3152 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Camelbacks! What are you doing with 20 oz plastic bottles? Those aren't even the big bottles!

WanderingEng  ·  3152 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Totally agree on all counts. Also, don't split up. If one person lags or turns back, everyone stays together. I turned back on a hike in March. It was really tough, but I made it out safely and maintain it was the right decision. Safety can't be over stressed.

I feel bad for the child. I can't imagine how horrible of an experience it must be.