Death Valley

[DaleW]

.... "Gee, is that a road/shelter/oasis of nude sorority girls over there? I'll bet a pair of binos could save me the 20+ min. walk one way over exposed ground to find out." ...
Glen

I'll take the scorpions and rattlesnakes-- keep the sorority girls, regardless of their state for dress

 

[sasha]

If i may add something... I just came back from 3-4 hour geocaching. Well it ended up to be close to 8 hour trip. I wanted to find a few more and didnt know that the trail added about 4 more miles. I had 100oz bladder on me i ran out of water 5 miles away from the car. Telling my self how stupid for not carrying more water in this heat. Dont forget some gatorate you would need it for a long hike. If you can, mix it with half water. If you got powder mix it half of what it says on the box. You would be surprised how well it works when you feel very tired. I got that hint for a fellow on another forum and it works great. Every advice you were givin on here take it to heart except what DaleW told you ...... he dont know what he is talking about when it comes to the Sorority girls. I would let him keep the rattlesnakes. As for me im taking the girls trust me they are way more fun.. Oh dont forget the sun tan lotion and do use it lots of it. If im not mistaken more people die in the desert then the mountains and swamp put togher. Before you start the hike or the drive make sure you drink two cups of water. Well atlist i always do. Can never drink enough.

Sasha

 

[Thomas Linton]

There are tarps on the market with reflective surfaces (larger and heavier than the "survival tarps). Absent that, an old, white bedsheet will make shade and block hot wind.

If trouble develops, stay with your vehicle. The sun reflecting off the windows can be seen for many, many miles by search aircraft -- looking for you because you filed a trip plan with a responsible person.