Alcohol in the hills. Yes or no?

Scenes of mountain huts usually conjure up memories of beautiful mountain scenery, satisfied faces of hikers who have reached their goal, good food and, hand in hand, a pint of short beer or a mug of beer. Without overgeneralizing, we can say that many hikers, especially men, like to reach for a beer at the top. Is that smart and responsible?

There are different opinions on the benefits of drinking beer after physical exertion, which certainly includes climbing hills, but one thing remains indisputable: if the amount of beer consumed is moderate, it is beneficial for our body, as it supplies us with carbohydrates and electrolytes that we have burned during physical activity.

With the mission of raising awareness of responsible drinking, the "Zlatorog's Caravan" went to Kredarica and thus joined the global initiative of the world's brewers Responsible Alcohol Consumption Day. Laško Brewery, the leading beer brand in Slovenia, which has been organizing the Let's go to the hills campaign for eight years, which indirectly draws attention to the responsible drinking of alcohol, encourages a healthy lifestyle and actively supports the operation with donations Mountaineering Association of Slovenia.

So be smart and drink moderately in the hills! Better yet, wait until you get back to the valley and drink a mug of beer there. And let it stay at that.