Drink plenty of water! Utah is a desert and water is a must. But in other areas of the world that are not as dry it is still important to have water. Signs that you are starting to become dehydrated are: headache, muscle cramps, blurry vision, dizziness, and fainting. If you experience any of these symptoms, you need to start drinking large amounts of water it is also a good idea to carry along some electrolyte single packets. Dehydration is a serious thing and is easy to avoid with planning.
WARNING – WARNING! Natural sources of water are not always safe to drink so it is best to pack your own water or buy a filter. Bacterial parasites inhabit most streams in the mountains. If you run out and don't have a filter boiling stream water for at least 3-5 minutes is the most reliable way to treat in a pinch. The result of drinking untreated water is not desirable. (Ewww…)
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