Interview with John Seifert: Understanding Hydration as a Bodily Process

Staying hydrated on the trail is a continual process for hikers, cyclists, backpackers, climbers, and all active outdoorsmen.

For many outdoor enthusiasts, hydration doesn’t appear to be a pressing issue of concern, much less a notion that requires constant vigilance. It’s a no-brainer, right? We feel that familiar dry itch at the back of our throats, the inside of our mouths lose their usual moist condition – so we instinctively reach for drink of water to sooth ourselves and cool down. It may seem as simple as that, but the issues of hydration and rehydration … [Read more...]