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Yearly Archives: 2008
Meet Matt Johnson: Burke Mountain Academy Assistant Nordic Coach
By Andrew Gardner Posted December 3rd, 2008 Matt Johnson is a former captain of the Middlebury Nordic Ski Team, a World Junior Championship competitor, and the current assistant coach at Burke Mountain Academy. He talks about his transition into coaching, … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Athletes
Winter Feet
Posted December 3rd, 2008 The winter season engenders a youthful spirit in all of us. Well, in the beginning of the season, anyway, before we get tired of the gym and other indoor workouts. If we are outside, the bright … Continue reading
Posted in Other Snow Sports, Sports Medicine
Tagged exercise, health, Vitamin D, wellness, winter
New England’s Rise of Rando
By Peter Bronski Posted December 3rd, 2008 Nina Silitch at the finish line of the Patrouille des Glaciers, one of Europe’s premier ski mountaineering races. Photo courtesy of Nina Silitch. At first glance, the towns of Chamonix, France, and Carrabassett … Continue reading
Posted in Articles
Nordic Boots
By Rob Rinaldi,DPM Posted December 1st, 2008 Many winter foot injuries happen because of poorly fit, worn-out, deformed ski and snowshoe boots. Improper boots cause foot problems of Nordic skiers and snowshoers Vermont is about to become a winter wonderland … Continue reading
Posted in Sports Medicine
Chic-Choc Wow!
Posted November 26th, 2008 The mountain, Nicol-Albert, viewed from the route up Mont 780, in the Chic-Choc Mountains. The international extension of the Appalachian Trail tags its summit, and the snowcat route to the lodge passes directly beneath its slopes. … Continue reading
Posted in Backcountry Skiing, Expeditions, How-To, Other Snow Sports
Tagged backcountry skiing, Chic-Chocs, Quebec, ski travel, snow, winter sports
Cold Season Outdoor Gear
Posted November 8th, 2008 Photo by Brian Mohr/Emberphoto.com We’ve made the long trip around the sun once again. Before long, Old Man Winter will blanket Vermont in white, and many of us will be out there making the most of … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Backcountry Skiing, Biking, Gear, Other Snow Sports
Tagged boots, gloves, outdoor gear, snow, socks, winter gear
Giving Thanks for Mount Sainte Anne
By Andrew Gardner Posted November 8th, 2008 If you’ve found yourself pulling money out of the markets and are looking for a good place to invest, drop what you’re doing and book a reservation for Thanksgiving at Mt. St. Anne … Continue reading
Posted in Expeditions, Nordic Skiing, Skiing
Listening to Your Instincts
By Robert Rinaldi, DPM Posted October 29th, 2008 Exploring pain has been on my agenda for several years. Pain can be a good thing, especially if it is heeded. Too often, we have learned to block pain out, and this … Continue reading
Posted in Sports Medicine
Feet with High Arches
Posted October 6th, 2008 Feet with high arches are artistically pleasing and very much desired for their haute couture possibilities, especially for women, but this kind of foot can be an abysmal mechanical disaster for athletes. HIGH-ARCH ADVERSITIES The high-arched … Continue reading
Posted in Conditioning, Sports Medicine
Tagged feet, health, shoes, wellness
Andean Adventure
Posted October 6th, 2008 I suppose it’s sacrilegious for an intrepid hiker to go to Peru for the first time and not trek the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, but it was a conscious decision which I don’t regret. Hike … Continue reading
Posted in Backpacking, Expeditions, Hiking, Mountaineering
Tagged Andes, hiking, Peru, Travel
