Not planning your hike Planning is an essential part of your hiking trip. Not just picking your destination but many other things that happen between the time you leave your home to the time you
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Ways Your New Year’s Resolution Can Happen and Mean Something
We could not let it go by. Warning, this is not much about hiking. But its New Years. Every year I hear it. So do you. I’m going to lose weight, stop smoking, go to
Continue ReadingCan You Drink Too Much Water When Hiking?
I have written about this as part of another post (here). But let’s take a look at the science behind hyponatremia (aka water intoxication). Hyponatremia (aka water intoxication) is lethal Drinking too much water can lower sodium in
Continue ReadingThe Biggest Problem in “Waterborne” illness Comes Down To This Word That Starts With “W”
I bet if you ask 10 people how you prevent “waterborne” illness nine would say treat, filter, and/or boil the water. Guess what, they would be right. However, what if we change the question a
Continue ReadingRethink Your Hydration System to Lighten Pack Weight
Many hikers are concerned about the weight they’re carrying. Any hiker can tell you water adds a lot of weight to your load. You can lighten your load by carrying less water, but that’s not
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