Stuttgart (dpa/tmn)
Even those who are active in cold temperatures should not ignore their thirst. The drinks can be warm if you like.
Whether you’re hiking in the winter or on a ski tour: Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean your body needs less fluid – quite the opposite. It should be at least the same amount as in summer, reports the magazine “Outdoor” (Issue 1/2023).
The colder, the drier the air and the more liquid you breathe out. One piece of advice is: Wear a highly air-permeable tube in front of your mouth. That reduces the losses. It also protects the bronchi, the report said.
It’s a good idea to have warm tea or a warm electrolyte drink in a thermos with you. You want that more in winter than cold water.