Hiking with Dogs in the Desert: Heat, Paws, and Safety
Desert hiking with dogs requires more preparation than hiking alone. Here's what to know about heat, paw burns, water, and which Arizona trails actually allow dogs
Desert Hiking Skills
Good hikers learn trail skills. Good desert hikers learn a whole different set on top of that. Browse below.
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Heat Management: How Your Body Handles Desert Conditions
Hiking in extreme heat means knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. One you walk off. The other is a 911 emergency.
Desert Wildlife: Snakes, Scorpions, and What to Actually Worry About
Rattlesnake hiking safety without the panic: what Arizona's venomous wildlife actually does, how to avoid it, and what to do when something goes wrong.
Desert Weather: Monsoons, Flash Floods, and Dust Storms
Arizona monsoon hiking safety: flash floods can kill you under clear skies. Know the real risks of monsoon season, haboobs, and slot canyon hiking.