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Are You An Athlete with Type-1 Diabetes?

Posted on July 11, 2024December 2, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

If you are an endurance athlete with Type 1 Diabetes, you might be interested in hearing this podcast. About the Host Joe Marcello is from Boston who was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic at 21.  Despite this challenge, he is determined to stay active in the sports he loves.  He is also dedicated in…

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Sugarloaf Peak with a Heavy Load

Posted on May 6, 2024September 24, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

I needed a big leg day to continue my prep for Denali, so I decided to do Sugarloaf Peak with a slower group but carry a heavy load.  Since I didn’t have any sand on hand, I threw a 50lb bag of water softener salt in an old backpack.  That, plus 2 liters of water…

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Proper Hydration Requires Electrolytes

Posted on March 22, 2022March 31, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

It’s been a while since I’ve said anything about hydration, but all the while I have continued to start my day with a drink of Solé!  I know that’s one of the best ways to keep yourself hydrated at a cellular level. I have also expanded my knowledge on the subject and happy to have…

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Hydration, Hydration, Hydration

Posted on July 6, 2017February 28, 2025 by Backcountry Fever

You know the importance of location, location, location when buying a house, establishing a restaurant or setting up a retail business, right?  Well, I had a similar education around the importance of hydration, hydration, hydration while doing my first hike across the Grand Canyon from rim to rim last Fall! This epic hike had been…

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