Colorado Impact

A critical component up in high country is monitoring your electrolyte balance, as it helps you combat altitude sickness and nausea.  Electrolytes aren't just salt. They are comprised of Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, and Hydrogen phosphate (what we sweat out!).  In order to replenish these important minerals effectively, I suggest drinking natural spring water (as opposed to electrolyte drink mixes) and consuming salt stick salt tabs, which have all the electrolytes at the ratio you need.

In addition, ingest one 300 mg salt tab (SaltStick brand is good) an hour with some solid food. The food you consume naturally contains sodium, which assists in replenishing your important minerals. When mixed with the salt stick, consuming one half of a carbohydrate energy gel packet every hour with a good few chugs of water is a good option as well. 

Weather and nighttime conditions are another story and may alter the need for salt tabs. For example, when it's really cold, your body doesn't require as much, so you could take a tab every two hours.  Be mindful to not eat high sodium foods during this process, though. Too much beef jerky or salted nuts can throw your balance off. Instead, opt for low-sodium or no-sodium options to help keep a healthy medium.

Typically, you should aim to drink 24–28 ounces of water every hour, monitoring your hydration and electrolyte levels by observing your urine. Voiding light yellow urine every hour or two would be considered healthy.  If your urine is a deeper yellow and you aren't going very often, then you need to drink more natural spring water. If your urine is clearer and you are going a lot, then you likely need more electrolytes and should consider backing off of the water for a bit.  Again, take into consideration the conditions—if it's a warm day, you may need to increase both.

My final tip is to suggest that you eat early in your activity and eat and drink often (every 15 minutes!).   Go prepared with healthy items suitable for performance and never forget to hydrate!

This blog was previously published on 12/11/2017

As you probably already know, Eldorado Natural Spring Water’s artesian springs are nestled in the cozy mountain town of Eldorado Springs. Located just a stone’s throw away from Boulder, our tiny hometown actually has lots to do. Come on down for a weekend and enjoy a few of the following world class attractions Eldorado Springs has to offer!

Scenic Attractions. Eldorado Springs is home to the stunning Eldorado Canyon State Park. With 12 total miles of hiking and various trails to explore, you’re sure to find some breathtaking views. One of our favorite things to do is pack a picnic and enjoy a sunny day beneath a tree.

Wildlife. Because Eldorado Springs is still very much untouched by man, spotting wildlife is almost an everyday occurrence for us! Bring along the binoculars and keep an eye out for mule deer, mountain lions, foxes, black bear, golden eagles, and an array of bat species.

Adventure Sports. If adrenaline is your thing, Eldorado Springs is the perfect weekend getaway for you! Eldorado Canyon offers over 500 of the country’s finest rock climbing trails. With names like Cloud Nine and Nightmare Block, the routes will challenge even the most advanced climbers! If you find yourself a little wary of heights, there’s plenty of mountain biking, snowshoeing and fishing to be enjoyed too! Watching those crazy climbers is plenty of entertainment in itself as well!

Eldorado Swimming Pool. Our swimming pool is a little piece of history! In operation since 1905, it has been a hotspot for family getaways and even celebrities ever since opening. It is fed directly by a constant flow from the artesian spring and has such a deep blue hue, some have thought that the water is artificially colored! Come visit what the Denver Post calls one of Colorado’s best pools in and around Denver any time between Memorial weekend to Labor day, open 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to take advantage of Colorado’s famous sunshiney days. So pack up the family and head on over to our neck of the woods! Also, don’t forget to stop by and pick up some refreshing water or organic vitamin water. You can mix and match any of our items from 5 gallon bottles to 0.5 liter bottles. There's no need to call ahead, just drop in any time between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (excluding holidays). See you soon!