When the weather gets hot, we adjust our activities accordingly:

• an early start
• a higher elevation location
• no long hill climbs
• routes with some shade
• varied activities

 

 

 

On a day that was forecast for 42ºC (107º F), I drove to Stake Lake.     I was first on the lake, paddling around the lake twice, which took about an hour.    I paddled the shoreline to take advantage of shaded sections on the east and south ends.   It was already quite hot by mid-morning.

After paddling, I hauled the boat back onto the truck, tied it up, and secured it.    I put away the paddling gear and put on hiking shoes, then went for hike on a moderate and shady trail.

After an hour of hiking and 2.5 hours of activity, I was done for the day.    I got back home to watch more of the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

By taking measures to get out, but avoid the hottest conditions, I had another great day in the outdoors.     Some of the moments are shared in this YouTube video: