
Bear sightings
(details) Some members have spotted bears with cubs on recent outings. Please follow bear aware guidelines when hiking and camping. For more information see: Our
bear information page for information on bears and bear-human interactions.
Hypothermia
This potentially deadly condition occurs when the body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C). The following is a brief overview:
Symptoms:
| Mild: | Shivering (stops as severe hypothermia sets in) |
| | Numbness |
| | Drowsyness, loss of coordination, confusion, irritability. |
| | Pale color to skin, especially the hands and feet
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| Severe: | breathing slows down |
| | Stiff muscles |
| | Loss of consciousness |
| | Death |
Treatment:
| | Get help! |
| | Remove wet clothing |
| | Put on dry/warm clothing and get patient to a sheltered area
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| | Cover head and neck |
| | Warm body gradually (ie: wrap in blankets, sleeping bags, emergency blankets). If needed share body heat. |
| Mild only: | Warm fluids (not alcohol) |
| | If progressing towards severe hypothermia do not give hot fluids/liquids. Do not apply direct heat (ie: hot water bottles, showers). Do not massage/rub limbs. |
Prevention:
| | Stay warm! |
| | Dress properly - wool, polypro, down or quilted synthetics. |
| | Eat well, hot nourishing meals and hot drinks (no alcohol). |