[pct-l] Smoky air=Thru Health Hazard?

[Ned Tibbits]

Thanks, Katy, but isn't there some advice we can give to all those hiking 
hard on the trail? You know they're not going to stop just because they 
smell smoke from a long way off.

Is there an RT (respiratory therapist) or Air Quality Specialist in the 
house?

Mtnned

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From: "goslowgofar" <goslowgofar at yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Western States 100 run cancled+health hazard to thrus?


Ned wrote:

Can anyone on this List determine for those hikers out on the trail under
all this smoke whether or not hiking this year in the affected areas will be
hazardous to their health?

With the Western States 100 outright cancelled due to health concerns, among
others, are our thrus in any respiratory danger out there?

Should they be hiking with some sort of wet bandanas over their faces?

Mtnned

Hi Ned
A wet bandana will not help protect you from the poor air quality. Right now 
we are seeing an unprecedented double-whammy here in Yosemite with the high 
ozone and high particulate matter. Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite are 
putting out notices to warn people to restrict their activities outdoors - 
especially if they are young, elderly or have compromised respiratory 
systems. The levels of these pollutants are high enough for even the healthy 
to be concerned. The following AQ alert is also applicable to the higher 
elevations right now - not just the foothills.

http://tinyurl.com/487ovz

Unfortunately, it may look like this for quite awhile...
Katy




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