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the difference being that mountain dwellers would find alternative sources of minerals, and climbers would take supplements with them if you're dehydrated you'
by 867-5309 4y ago
the difference being that mountain dwellers would find alternative sources of minerals, and climbers would take supplements with them
if you're dehydrated you're not going to pass on snow in search of ice
- watwut 4y agoIn that particular situation, when you are dehydrated on hike with snow around, eating snow will dehydrate you further. Not just because of minerals thing, but because of temperature thing - your body looses more water due to the need to warm it and melt it as you eat. Those the ice will have similar problem. In that situation, either younfind warm fairly quick or die. Which makes it different situation then long term survival for years.
- steine65 4y agoMost people in that situation would be carrying a backpacking stove and pot. I have known plenty to melt snow in dry areas.