On May 20th, 2008 temps neared the century mark but then retreated. After a nice late May rain storm and cooling period the temperatures are set to increase this weekend. On Friday, May 30th, they should break 100 degrees around the Inner Canyon and continue up to 104 on Sunday. Then remaining in the triple digits for the foreseeable future.

Make sure you are off the trail and in the shade between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm! Drink plenty of fluids, including sports drinks containing electrolytes. Rest often, eat salty snacks, and take your time.

Something else I have begun to use is Sport Legs (available at sportlegs.com), a supplement in pill form designed to reduce leg cramps by curtailing lactic acid build-up. Check out their website and see what you think, they've worked for me. 

Hike Smart & Have Fun!
Brian