Description
Prepare for hot, arid environments where heat and distance create unique risks. You will learn hydration math, early dehydration signs, and pacing methods that conserve energy. The module explains shade engineering with minimal kit and how to schedule movement to avoid peak heat. We cover route discipline—handrail features, backstops, and attack points—to prevent drifting off course. You will practice sand and scree footwork to reduce strain and blisters over long approaches. A section on water points teaches how to read terrain for likely sources and when to turn back. We address sun protection that actually works with sweat and wind, including face and neck strategies. Emergency guidance outlines cooling protocols and group management when someone overheats. Planning templates help you size water, adjust loads, and brief companions before committing. By the end, you will move smarter, stay cooler, and make better return-or-continue decisions in deserts.
Focused video module + planning templates + hydration calculators
2.5 hours
Hydration planning, heat mitigation, shade building, desert navigation cues, blister prevention, group cooling protocols.
Travelers crossing arid parks, overlanders, photographers, and hikers visiting hot regions.
