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Hiker's death in Utah spotlights need for safety protocols on the trail
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Amid a flurry of recently reported hiking-related deaths, multiple outdoor safety experts share essential tips to help prevent hazards on the trail this summer and beyond.
"Knowledge of how to use a paper map is imperative." Pack a compass or GPS, whistle, flashlight, a basic first aid kit and trekking poles (if needed). Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
The local temperature was 106 degrees Fahrenheit when the woman's death was reported.
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