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Downhill Skiing: Hydrate Regularly and Save Money
If you want to ski a lot
in the winter you need to get the most out of your skiing
dollar. You also need to drink a lot of fluids during
the day. Here are three tips to save you money so you
can ski more often and keep yourself hydrated at the
same time.
Carry Your Own Water
When you downhill ski for an extended
period of time, you have a tendency to sweat a lot.
Not necessarily out of fear, but because you are working
hard. Sometimes, you can drop up to a quart of water
per hour. The key is to hydrate before you get thirsty,
and drink regularly throughout the day.
The best way is to carry at least two
quarts of water with you. There is almost no cost associated
with tap water that you bring from home, or that you
get from the ski resort. Water is the best fluid to
drink since our bodies are made up of 70% water.
On the other hand, bottled water gets
very expensive since you need to hydrate a lot throughout
the day. Fruit juice and soda pop are not only costly,
but are also diuretics that can make you even thirstier
after you consume them, so you want to avoid these fluids.
So, it is wise for skiers to carry plenty
of water with them when they are out skiing to avoid
dehydration, and because there is no expense involved
with tap water. How do you carry two quarts of water
with you?
Bring a Backpack
When you are skiing in the mountains,
it is best to wear a backpack. You can put the water
you need in two X 1-quart plastic containers, along
with your spare clothing and accessories. After you
get off the chair lift or when you stop for a break
on the slopes remove your backpack and pull out one
of the water bottles.
However, if you consider removing a
back pack two or three times per hour to be a hassle
or you find that the extra weight on your back adversely
effects your skiing, it might be better to invest in
a camel pack.
Get a Camel Pack
A camel pack is actually a vest that
fits around your chest and is zipped or clipped in the
front. The pack contains a reservoir that holds between
one and three quarts of water or energy drink, as well
as a tube that transports the fluid from the reservoir
to your mouth on demand. The pouch runs from the upper
to the lower back and distributes the load evenly over
your backside.
Some hydration packs in the marketplace
come equipped with a system that prevents the delivery
tube from freezing up in the winter months, but more
often than not it is an accessory that needs to be purchased
separately. However, if you tuck the end of the tube
inside your ski jacket you should be able to keep it
from freezing up on most winter days.
There is an initial investment for the
pack, but you will recover this cost in one ski season
by not buying bottled water, pop, and juice. In addition,
you can use the camel pack for other sports like inline
skating, hiking, and cycling to keep yourself hydrated
during these summer activities.
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