[pct-l] If lost, and if at possible, stay out of canyons

[David]

That is correct, however, I don't think that is the case here.  He was
attempting to mark his path with excess clothes and according to
searchers was fully clothed when found.  They found his body floating
face up in 3' of water.  www.oregonlive.com has a pretty thorough
account and timeline of this tragedy.

David D.

On 12/8/06, Will Hiltz <will.hiltz at gmail.com> wrote:
> In later-stage hypothermia, the body rushes the warm blood from your core to
> the skin, giving the sensation of warmth.... Most likely he was feeling
> these effects which lead to the impromtu clothes-shedding.  Obviously, if
> you're ever out in the backcountry and you see someone in this situation-
> they need medical attention immediately.
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