---------------------Ruben's
Travel Update---------------------
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"VIVO
was the added hydration that I needed in the harsh, dry conditions of
Denali. I had it with me all the way to the top, and you can bet that
it will be with me down here as well."
--Ruben Medina
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VIVO is the "top" water
in North America: LITERALLY! 
On the shoulders of extreme mountain climber Ruben Medina, VIVO has journeyed
to the highest point in North America: Mt. McKinley, Alaska. Also referred
to as Denali ("The Great One"), Mt. McKinley stands a magnificent
20,320 ft and is the third highest of the world's top seven summits. First
climbed in 1913 by Hudson Stuck, Walter Harper, Henry Karstens, and Robert
Tatum from the United States, Mt. McKinley's glaciers begin at 2,590 ft.
and have an unsurpassed elevation rise of nearly 18,000 ft. to the summit.
Ruben... "POWERED BY VIVO"
"VIVO
has dramatically improved my body's performance by allowing me to hydrate
faster and more effectively. I feel healthier, more refreshed and I can
actually feel the difference in my training. VIVO has given me that edge
in performance and confidence that is a factor in the extremely high and
dry altitudes I continually face on the mountain."
From Pequeno Alpamayo in South America to Mt. Elbrus in Russia, Ruben has climbed worldwide in his aspiration to reach all seven summits. He uses VIVO everyday to maximize his energy, hydration level, and the absorbtion of his daily nutritional supplements.
"I
train several hours each day in a hypoxico chamber to simulate the lack
of oxygen in high altitudes. It may sound strange but I actually feel
lighter on my feet. VIVO is not normal water... it is water the way our
bodies are meant to absorb it and you will not find me anywhere without
it! I am even taking it to the top (of Denali) with me. You see, normally
on these high altitude climbs mountaineers do not carry water because
of the high weight. We melt snow at rest stops for water. But I can tell
you there will be a VIVO in my bag the entire way up, and when I need
it most it will be there for me!"
The
expedition to the top of Denali has been orgainized by Alpine Ascents
International. Alpine Ascents has a reputation as the safest, most experienced
and passionate ascent coordinator and mountaineering school in the industry.
The expedition is being led by one of the world's most famed mountaineers,
Vernon Tejas. Vernon has summited the highest mountain on every
continent and has guided well over forty climbs on Denali. For more information
on the expedition and how to get involved in mountaineering visit Alpine
Ascents. Simply click on their logo below.
