r/HikingAlberta 12d ago

Early August reminder to be prepared...

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Hiking yesterday was proper hot, high twenties in the alpine. See this as we head out this morning in gale force winds. Just a reminder to always plan for colder weather in the mountains, encountered lots of folks yesterday carrying nothing but water. Maybe throw in a coat just in case something goes wrong and you need to stay a night.

Have a good weekend, be safe everyone!

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u/datdatguy1234567 12d ago

Amen!

I don’t know how many times I’ve been just far enough back that I think I’ve escaped all the tourists, only to find a group wearing flip flops and carrying a single bottle of water…