Yeah, it might be frigid outside but if you’re exercising, you’re sweating. Speaking from personal experience, it’s easy to get tricked by the cold. You may not feel as thirsty when it’s cold outside, but proper hydration is still important. And when the temperature really starts to drop, staying warm is a concern too. For the winter, I recommend warm sports drink. Nothing special here, Gatorade powder and hot tap water.
For a fairly easy 2-hour ski, I generally drink about a quart of liquid. Less than that and I notice that I’m really thristy through the rest of the day. Stay hydrated and you’ll recover faster and stay warmer on those bitter days. Seeya on the trails!
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