The Water Angel
Reader's Digest US|May 2019

When Mother Nature’s dangerous heat sneaks up on unaware hikers, this resourceful local comes to the rescue.

Andy Simmons
The Water Angel

Even if you’ve never been to Phoenix, you know this about the place: It’s not. From June to September, the temperature can easily eclipse the century mark. But that doesn’t stop hikers from attempting the 1.3-mile trek to the top of the city’s famed Camelback Mountain. Signs warn that the trail is “extremely difficult.” If you continue, a posted checklist suggests at least a liter of water per person. And if you’re still not deterred, another sign farther up declares: “If you’re halfway through your water, turn around!”

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