Hypothermia
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With so many dire warnings about dehydration and heat, it’s easy to forget that hypothermia is also a danger. Exposure to cold and wet conditions can lead to the point where the body can’t warm itself. Symptoms are the “umbles”: mumbling, grumbling, stumbling, fumbling. If you’re hiking during the winter, wear fleece rather than denim or heavy cotton, and pack a Thermos with a hot drink. Treat hypothermia with dry clothing, warm liquids, and protection from the elements.
© Kathleen Bryant from Moon Grand Canyon, 4th Edition
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