I have a camelback but I've only ever used it for mountain biking. Usually I just drink water when I'm on a break from the slopes. Do you guys bring water when you are on lift-served terrain?
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Do you ski with water, and if so, how do you bring it along?
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jimmywilson69
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yes I have a Dakine pack that has a holster for a blatter. The drink tube can be fed through the left shoulder strap and is revealed by a zipper. I love it.
I don't typically use this at my local hill in PA, but anytime I am in Vermont or out west at a "big" mountain.
I don't typically use this at my local hill in PA, but anytime I am in Vermont or out west at a "big" mountain.
KevinF
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My jacket has big pockets, so I just carry a small water bottle in my pockets. It freezes up if it's a stupidly cold day, but for the most part it stays remarkably liquid-y.
Smellytele
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I do not in the Northeast but I have out west where the altitude seems to dry you out faster. I use a camelback pack which also fits my shell or other layers I may want to strip. Also a couple pieces of chocolate or energy bars. My whole family uses them as well although the kids' ones are just for water and a snack. The less time I spend in the lodge the better and I don't want to give them any reason to have to go in there either. :lol:
Cheese
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Never in the east. Never without it out it in the west, Canada or Europe. It's also packed with more than just water (alternate goggle lens, alternate gloves, powder straps, protein bar, Leatherman, whistle and sometimes a beacon). I believe it's the CamelBak Mule.
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SkiingInABlueDream
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Almost always. Usually a ~1/2 L bottle & camera in a waistpack, which is always enough. If I needed more Id use a camelback, which I do on summer/fall hiking.
bdfreetuna
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Sometimes. Definitely yes if I plan on doing any hiking. Probably yes if I plan on taking multiple runs on a more isolated part of the mountain. Probably no if I'm just skiing cruisers and taking a quick break in the lodge anyway every 10 runs or so.
Cheese
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BTW a shot of blackberry brandy in the reservoir will kill the old plastic flavor from the bladder. It gets heavily diluted and basically sipped throughout the day so unlikely to cause any harm.
powhunter
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Usually bring a couple gatorade juice boxes..easily fit in the jacket pockets..only had 1 explode on a nasty wipe out...If its not too cold we stash a few brews on the trail for mid day consumption
Steveo
Steveo
C-Rex
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On a powder day or any day where I'll be in the woods a lot I like to wear my camel back or my dakine pack. I definitely keep my energy levels higher when I drink water frequently. Like others have said, out west with the higher altitudes and dryer air it's pretty much a must for those not acclimated.
makimono
Member
I drink a couple liters of water a day while skiing.
I can just fit a regular poland spring bottle in the cargo pockets of my burton pants and just fill them up off the tap during the day.
I can just fit a regular poland spring bottle in the cargo pockets of my burton pants and just fill them up off the tap during the day.
Bene288
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I have a small back pack that has a bladder in it. I usually use it for extra layers and to keep my wallet/keys/phone, because I hate that stuff taking up my pocket space.
I'll use the camelback sometimes depending on who I'm skiing with. If I go with my uncle and I know we're going to do some serious leg burning runs I'll fill it up with unsweetened green tea, it's great for energy. Usually only on bigger mountains where the trails are a little more isolated and further away from the lodges. When it's bitter cold I'll carry a small flask with some scotch.
I'll use the camelback sometimes depending on who I'm skiing with. If I go with my uncle and I know we're going to do some serious leg burning runs I'll fill it up with unsweetened green tea, it's great for energy. Usually only on bigger mountains where the trails are a little more isolated and further away from the lodges. When it's bitter cold I'll carry a small flask with some scotch.
snowmonster
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Water in the Camelback. Single malt in the flask.
I knew this would move on to alcohol 
Bene288
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You and I would get along.
I used to ski with a backpack all the time until a few years ago. I don't know why. I usually had a layer in there, wallet, phone, water, a powerbar or two, a camera .... now I like skiing more unencumbered.
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