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 […]
Health & Wellness
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 […]
