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Found insideSAFETY Hiking is, in general, a safe activity, but of course brings with it ... THUNDERSTORMS During the summer in Colorado, afternoon thunderstorms roll in ... Found insideThe book is filled with tip lists and concrete examples. Renner also includes chapters on weather patterns region by region across the U.S., highlighted by reference maps. The book is in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series. Found inside â Page 3The biggest concern for spring weather in St. Louis is the chance ... Aâsevere thunderstorm watchâ will be issued if conditions are favorable for a severe ... Found inside â Page 200This is a long trip , and many hikers prefer a backpack trip over a oneday marathon hike with a chance of thunderstorms rather than views at the end . Appalachian Trail; Thru-Hike; Black and White Photography; Poetry; Journal Found inside â Page 68Stay out of the Jumpup Canyon narrows if it is flowing, or if there is any chance of a thunderstorm in its watershed. 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