Wow! If you're lucky enough to have this week off for some time in
the mountains, it looks like you've hit the jackpot - the weathermen,
or should that be 'weatherpeople', are forecasting what could be the
hottest weather for years. See the OM
weather page, remember, the links still work all week.
Temperatures are tipped to soar (sorry) into the 30s and humidity
is on the up as well. That actually makes the mountains a pretty damn
good place to be. Not only does temperature drop as you climb above
sea level, but you're likely to be more exposed to what wind there is
for a pleasant cooling effect.
Staying Alive
Of course we're more used to rain and cold in the UK, so we're not
always as clued up to dealing with heat as we should be so, to point
you in the right direction, here's a collection of hot weather advice we've run on the site before, just click on the sun for the articles:
Summer
Clothing Tips
The inimitable Richard Gear's top advice on what to wear and and
carry when the going gets hot, and yes, the going is about to get
hot. Which fabrics? Which packs? What to watch out for...
Winter
Dehydration
Yes, we know it's summer, but these winter hydration tips are
still relevant, particularly if you're the sort of person who doesn't
notice the weather much anyway, stop digging a hole...
The
Heat Is On...
Last time we had a heatwave, the Butcher's Dog came up with this
handy advice. Don't forget your dog by the way, those shaggy coats
make it hard to stay cool for canines...
Get
The Drinks In...
How much do you need to drink? What's the most effective way of
getting it inside you? And what happens if you don't drink enough.
Includes some handy external links.
Getting It On Outdoors...
When the going gets hot, suddenly a whole new romantic vistas
opens up, these are OM's notorious outdoors sex tips complete with
soundtrack. Practical tips and hard won advice from expert Al
Fresco...
