Today is the first day of winter and during the next few months many of us will be spending as much time as we can outside on our skis. Winter […]
Health & Wellness
Ticks in the "LymeLight"
Lyme disease (LD) is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of bacterium that is spread by the bite of infected deer ticks. Untreated, the bacteria can travel through the […]
Commuting on the Catamount Trail
When looking for a new job, or new place to live, I seriously consider the commute. It’s a critical part of the day. One is either getting mentally prepared for work or winding down […]
Raynaud’s: Cold Paws on the Catamount
When it comes to coping with some of our most frigid outdoor temperatures, we all get cold feet (and hands) at times. Cold extremities result from sharply reduced […]
Hydration on the Trail
It may seem ridiculous to worry about dehydration while skiing. Though surrounded by water (snow), skiers risk dehydration from a variety of factors. First, people tend to drink less […]
Vitamin I: a Pill for every Ill?
My work as an ER physician routinely shows me not only the good that modern medications can bring, but also their potential to do harm. On one hand, drugs can […]
Overuse Injuries in Cross-country Skiing
Review of the medical research on cross-country skiing related overuse injuries reveals a “Catch-22”: 60% of overuse injuries in competitive cross-country skiers are caused by preseason fitness training. Experts advise […]
How Hard Should You Go?
A few weeks ago I ran (and walked more than I care to admit) 2,550 vertical feet up the Mt. Mansfield toll road as a competitor in the Catamount Trail […]
Am I Just Getting Old Or Is Exercise Intolerance A Sign Of Something Bad?
You are skiing the same trail you’ve toured nearly every late January for the past 15 years. Conditions are just right: a cold 6 inches of powder over a […]
Cracking The Ice Dogma
Author: George Terwilliger. George is an ER physician who lives in Brattleboro and is a lifelong Vermont Resident. He is an avid backcountry skier and has skied many sections of the […]
