Welcome to the first edition of Adventure with liquidpacks.com
Finally, we have liquidpacks.com up and running and we are looking forward to helping those like us looking for the latest products and information relating to adventure sports. With our monthly newsletter, we are also looking forward to providing you with all the latest news and events. If there is something that you would like cover, do not forget to email us your request.
In this edition of Adventure with Liquidpacks.com, we are going to touch on two topics of interest. First and most importantly, we are going to look at the importance of fluid when engaging in adventure-based sports. Without adequate fluid, you will quickly find your adventure turns into a nightmare. Secondly, we are going to take a look at an old favourite for adventurers young and old in our track Update – This month we are highlighting the sovereign single track, one of the most sophisticated tracks for motocross and adventure biking and located at Moab. I am sure you will be delighted with these articles and make sure that you stay tuned for next month’s edition.
By the way, do not forget to check out our great range of hydration packs. These hardened hydration packs are sure to get you through the most intense experiences leaving you well hydrated.
Yours in Adventure!
Mark Zarro
Editor
Adventure with Liquidpacks.com
The importance of Fluid
The use of hydration knowledge has come a very long way since the days when a plastic cup of water was all an adventure sportsman thought was necessary. Today, the manufacturers of sports drinks are out there promoting the benefits of their particular products both in terms of keeping adventurers healthy and improving their performance.
Many people say that it is all very well, however, the basis of these business is to be making money, and not necessarily interested in the health of adventure sportspeople. It is true that manufacturers are interested in the health of their profit margins, but the health of their customers is also good for their business.
You do not need to hold a sports science degree to understand the principles of hydration. You sweat and this means that you are loosing salt and water from your body. This is something that needs to be replenished. If you do not rehydrate yourself, your body is going to become less efficient and in the extreme cases if you fail to rehydrate yourself, well then this can have fatal consequences. What you need to remember is to continually rehydrate yourself so that you do not suffer from the affects of dehydration.
Your body will remind you when you are starting to dehydrate. The first sign of dehydration is a feeling of thirst, don’t ignore this feeling, but in actuality you should be rehydrating yourself before you even start feeling thirsty. Drink continually, small amounts and you will find that you will never face the dangers of dehydration.
The best sources of fluid are by far water and fruit juices. Not only do they satisfy your fluid needs, but in the later case, they also provide you with much needed carbohydrates to keep your body going stronger for longer. Sport’s drinks also have their benefits, but it is important to remember that these can be costly if used for extended periods of time.
Both water and fruit juice are excellent in terms of fluid intake, and the latter contains carbohydrates. Sports drinks are also a good source of both glucose (sugar) and those electrolytes referred to previously, which translates as potassium and sodium. The main thing that you need to consider is continually hydrating yourself.
Moab- Not for the Faint Hearted
SOVEREIGN SINGLE TRACK
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Trail Map
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Trailheads
Willow Springs Rd (most popular), Dalton Wells Rd, Archview Campground (primarily OHVs) 11-13 miles north of Moab on Hwy 191 USA.
Difficulty
This is a Physically challenging track, with a technical rating of moderate/difficult. It is definitely not for the faint hearted.
Trail Surface
80% single track (with long rocky slick rock sections).
Length
32 kilometres miles point-to-point.
Highest Elevation
4950’ @ top of Garden Mesa
Description
Of the many kilometres of ATV, jeep, and motorcycle trail in the Moab System, the Sovereign Single track is the best suited to mountain bikes (along with roads marked on the map). Shorter out-and-back rides can be started from trailheads at Willow Springs (a popular option) or Dalton Wells Rd. The single track climbs and descends ridges of the Morrison Formation; rocky, technical sections are interspersed with smooth and flowing trail. Expect to encounter motorcycles.
Copyright Zarro Webmaster@liquidpacks.com
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