Thu, Apr 9 2015 - Thursday Morning Hike at Island Ford (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Joyce T. Participants: Joyce T., Trish, Heidi W., Carol, mike hirschmann, Brigitte, Jeff Gimpel, Sharon, DaveO, Marianna, Mike C, Robin, Diane, SusanF, Shirley N, David Moreland, Suzanne, Jeff

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Congratulations, Shirley N., in completing 100 Atlanta Outdoor Club events! We're so proud of you, and happy that you chose to join us for this special occasion. It was the hottest day of the year (so far), and we felt every degree of the 87 we hiked in. That, plus the pollen, made the hike a real challenge. One of the group succumbed to dehydration, but was able to return safely to the parking lot and cool down in an air-conditioned car. The other 17 managed to keep up the pace, covering about 5.5 miles in 2 hours. Lesson: hydrate well long before a hike! Drinking during a hike can't make up the fluid loss when it's hot outside.  ~  Joyce T.