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Flash Flood in May: Utah Video Gives Important Reminder

Written by Nate Mitka
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First, it was the rushing wind. Then, the unexpected happened. Jamal Green’s video of Halls Creek Narrows serves as an important reminder for slot canyon hikers and climbers.

This video is from 2015, but the lesson still remains: Be prepared for flash floods. Green hiked from Zion to Capital Reef and encountered an unseasonable storm.

Check out our explainer article below with tips to avoid flash floods.

Outdoor Hazards: Flash Flood

Hell in high water, floods are a leading cause of death in the outdoors. Here are some pointers to play it safe. Read more…
Nate Mitka
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Nate Mitka performed hundreds of reviews for GearJunkie before he decided to make the product he was reviewing, instead of reviewing it. After a number of years on the product team for one of the largest outdoor brands, Nate is back doing what he loves: telling stories by means of splitboarding, climbing cracks, trail running, gardening, attempting to surf, and cooking around the campfire. You’ll find him scarfing down the best pizza in Denver (2x blind taste test champion) after his high- and low-octane pursuits in the mountains.

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