Travel Guide Concept

Desert Hiking

When a brutal cloudburst breaks above the mountains and deserts, runoff from the bucketing rains cascades into the precipitous canyons in an issue of minutes. Walls of water occasionally 10 to 30 feet high twirl from side to side the canyons and arroyos, picking up mud, boulders, trees and other fragments. Plants, animals and sometimes people are trapped, flounce along and battered in the onrushing violent flow of the flash flood. Flash floods can effect from thunderstorms centered over mountains many miles away.

If you do come to a decision to hike in warm desert climate, seem to be to the plants and animals to be taught how survival strategies in uncongenial surroundings are done. One thing you\'ll instantly notice: Nothing is affecting midday when the sun shines its fiercest. Most desert animals are nocturnal or at least crepuscular.

Protect Your Life

Keep an eye and ear to the heavens. Be ready to act for thunder or lightning in your surrounding area and over close by hills.
Pay attention commonly to weather conditions reports on radio.
Encampment on elevated ground but not on top of exposed peaks or crest.
Avoid profound canyons and dry washes throughout tempestuous or intimidating weather.
If heavy rains come about, move to far above the ground immediately.