Backpacking in hot weather requires more than just extra water. Heat affects hydration, appetite, and how your body fuels itself on the trail. Learn how to manage food, electrolytes, and effort to stay cool and energized.
Join Backcountry Foodie for heat-specific planning tips and dietitian-designed meal ideas.
Whether you’re climbing a peak or enjoying an easy day hike, exercising in the heat can be tricky. High temperatures can negatively affect your athletic performance and put you at risk for heat-related illnesses.
Whether it’s the harsh desert sun or a frigid gust of wind, if you’re a backpacker, it’s likely that you’ve braved the elements once or twice. But what effect do these extreme conditions have on our bodies?
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