During the installation of the v-notch weir, Ashley was exposed to poison ivy. Unfortunately, being a geologist and not an ecologist, she spent the 14 hour work day sitting amongst the ivy patch. Ashley had a severe skin reaction that occurred approximately 12-48 hours later (photo below). The reaction started as small to large blisters that spread across her arms, hands, legs, backside, and face. Over the next three weeks, she was in and out of the hospital seeking medical attention due to the severity and scale of the reaction. Doctors could not figure out what the reaction was- so after eight doctors, three rounds of antibiotics, three topical medications, and four weeks of prednisone... the reaction subsided. Ashley ended up sending photos of the plants she was working in to E-flora BC and ecologists identified the plant as poison ivy! So a note to all explorers, entering the main spring area at Sloquet has risks, ensure you have completely covered yourself as the skin reaction is extremely painful and we would not wish it upon anyone.
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