Crowe wrote:
A young couple with one small bottle of water each and wearing flip flops started out while we were there. Commented to the ranger "how long before they need to be rescued"? Ranger said "I give them maybe 3 hours". It was two before they had to be taken out because their flip flops melted and they were suffering from dehydration.
Oh goodness! Flipflops! I see people on trials with them all the time. And not the hiking sandals with the Vibram soles, just plain old cheap rubber flip flops. And strollers! Why do people think national parks and recreation areas are like city parks!