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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In all likelihood, we never will know their thought process.

CA may need to go to a practice of announcing trail closures in extreme temps. That will not prevent all tragedies, but should reduce them.

Pediatricians, outdoor gear stores and vets may be vectors for increasing awareness of the dangers of heat.

Turning around on hikes from time to time to not develop the habit of "pressing through" and consulting local hiking resources, such as the Mariposa Trails FB group could also help.

Outdoor activities are not recommended when there are extreme heat warnings or air quality warnings, and the interplay between the 2 was a risk to all 4, but esp the young baby.

Humans are not the best at assessing risk. I think they wanted to go hiking, they wanted to spend time together, this was near the new house, and nothing much else factored in. Maybe the backpack was new and they thought it would be cooler for JG and the baby so they could do what LE called an "aggressive hike."

Often in marriages one is more a risk taker and one is cautious. In this case they both were into adventure travel and prior close calls did not change their practices. Some of us had parents like this. It usually works out.

https://www.backpacker.com/survival/a-dozen-ways-to-die/

Advice: "Doubt yourself A recurring theme in wilderness fatalities is overconfidence or simple neglect of basic safety procedures by veteran hikers." [/quote]

This was a great article. Thanks for posting. [/quote]

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