jupiterboy
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Everything Hikers Know About Lightning Safety is Wrong
Crouching on a sleeping pad won't help you, a cave isn't a safe place to wait out a storm, and metal doesn't attract lightning: Here's what you should know about lightning safety.

Was reading this and thought it was probably useful for disc golfers as well. Might have some bearing on when to call a tournament or what to do during a casual round if you need to take cover. Hint: a forest of trees of similar height at a lower elevation is a better place to be if you can't get in a building or shelter.