I’ve hiked in some of the most extreme heat in the world – this is how I stay safe
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Alice often hikes in the Atlas Mountains where temperatures often reach the 30s and 40s If you have an underlying health condition that might compromise your circulation, it’s not advisable to go hiking in the intense heat. The old saying goes that ‘mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun’, but the heat is most intense between 3pm and 6pm. open image in gallery Heat can also be more intense at higher altitudes due to the thinner atmosphere Never hike without water First of all, you must take enough water with you. I took one salt tablet every half hour during Marathon des Sables and I always take a couple of electrolyte tablets out with me for any hike of four hours or more.
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