Rainy Conditions can dampen your hiking excursion in more ways than one. Check the weather forecast before heading out. If rain is in the forecast, follow these tips:

• Avoid cotton fabrics. They dry slowly and cling to the body, making you feel colder. Consider a waterproof, breathable jacket and pants.
• Keep your map and compass in a ziplock bag so they remain dry and you can find your way back.
• Wear a good pair of hiking boots that are waterproof.
• Change out of wet clothes as soon as you're done hiking to avoid heat loss due to evaporation.
• Take it slow to avoid falling. Paths may become slick after a rain.
• Carry an extra pair of socks or consider using liner socks. Wet socks contribute to blisters on the feet.

• Apply plenty of sunblock and drink lots of water before heading out.
• Wear tops and bottoms that wick moisture away from your body to keep you cooler and wear white or light colored clothing to reflect the suns rays.
• Take it slow and limit how far you plan to hike. Be flexible if other members in your hiking team need to take a break or move more slowly.
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• Pack sports drinks. Sports drinks replenish sodium and electrolytes lost from sweating.
• After hiking, continue to drink plenty of liquids to rehydrate.