Tip: Beat the Heat-Drink Water!

Published: June 11, 2008, 1:05 am

Summer is fast approaching, and as you do more hiking, you’ll need to watch for signs of dehydration and remember to keep up on your water consumption. The human body is primarily water, which helps in the diffusion of nutrients and chemicals in and out of the cells. No water, and you’re going to be a sick hiker. Experts generally agree that when exercising for more than an hour, 16 ounces per pound of weight loss is needed. In general, 16-24 ounces per hour is a good goal to set when exercising. Take note that if you are exercising for more than an hour or two, a sports beverage or performance drink with sodium and electrolytes are absolutely necessary to avoid hyponatremia, a potentially life-threatening situation. I remember last summer whileworking at a youth camp, I hiked for 10 hours over 18 miles with only straight water. By the time I got back to the camp, I was barely coherent and was nearly taken to an ER, had the nurse not been

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