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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another update from websleuths:

“Investigators believe the family hiked most of a grueling 8.5-mile loop — including 5 miles of steep southern exposure trail with little to no trees or shade in 103 to 109 degree heat — before succumbing on the return to their truck on a steep switchback.” Investigators have ruled out 2 causes of death in case of Mariposa family, but still have no answers

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I’m fat and indoorsy-how long does it take athletic, experienced hikers to do a difficult 8 mile hike? It does seem awfully crazy to attempt that with a baby. I’m guessing at least 3 hours or so? Do babies actually want to chill out in a hiking backpack for that long?[/quote]

I think at least 3 hours given that there is a significant elevation climb. 4 seems more realistic.  And given that someone saw them on the way to the biking spot at 7:45 that means they didn’t start until at least 8 which is way too late to be starting that kind of hike in that kind of weather.  I’m from the SW and people usually start any outdoor activity between 5 and 6 in the summer—you want or be done well before 10.  You also wouldn’t take a hairy dog like an Akita on that kind of hike that late.  If this 8.5 mile hike is really the story, I am starting to think heat exhaustion or possibly recreational drugs that impaired judgment and possibly also impaired their physiology.   
Also, let me say, if my husband ever did want to kill me, I’d be particularly pissed if he did it after an 8 mile uphill hike in 100+ weather.  I mean, at least have the decency to do it before I’ve suffered.  [/quote]

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