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Welcome, Don’t Make Yourself Comfortable | Into the Backcountry
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably not going to make your Everest summit bid this year. After all, May “‘tis the season” to get dragged up the world’s highest mountain by a Sherpa. Fear not though, you don’t need … Continue reading
Posted in Into the Backcountry
The Latest and Greatest in New Paddling Products
For folks who enjoy the water, there are exciting new kayaks and paddling products on the market. Vermont Sports checked out some of the newer gear and—like you—we’re champing at the bit to get out on the water and play. … Continue reading
Switch Sunglasses, Gear Aid Odor Eliminator, Woodchuck Cider | Gear & Beer May 2012
Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to gear@vtsports.com. Gear: Switch Sunglasses I don’t say this very often: I love this product! Switch has taken a common problem—difficulty … Continue reading
Posted in Gear and Beer
The Sound of Silence | 5 Places to Find Quiet Water for Paddling
As John Hayes and Alex Wilson write in their book Quiet Water: New Hampshire and Vermont, published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, “Quiet waters—lakes, ponds, estuaries, and slow-flowing streams—receive much less attention than white-water rivers. If you seek the adrenaline … Continue reading
iRun | From Vermont Sports May 2012
One of our Get Out bloggers, Greg Rems, wrote a post a few weeks back about using technology with your training. Since then, I’ve downloaded the Map My Run app on my iPhone, and I’ve been using it to track … Continue reading
Posted in From Vermont Sports
Tagged running, technology
Eric Rose | Reader Athlete May 2012
Age: 50 Residence: Manchester Center Family: Wife, Christina; son David, 16 Occupation: Network administrator Primary sports: Sled hockey, downhill skiing, hand-cycling Before he became paralyzed while snowboarding at Stratton, Eric Rose had never run a marathon―he had been strictly a … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Athletes
Tagged hand cycling, Marathon, running, Skiing, VCM
Could Shortening Your Stride Be the Key to Better Running? | Sports Medicine May 2012
Minimalist shoes, initial contact (heel, midfoot, or forefoot), chi running—we’ve all heard numerous techniques for the safest, most efficient way to run. It’s true—there are multiple factors to consider when developing an efficient stride. Harvard’s Daniel Lieberman and Christopher McDougall, … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Sports Medicine
Tagged barefoot running, running, shorten your stride
Magic Mountain Rando Race | Race Recap May 2012
March 11, 2012 Magic Mountain Frustrated by a lean winter that limited his backcountry skiing, 57-year-old Steven Sauvé of Pownal decided to enter the Rando (randonée) Race at Magic Mountain, which is part of the Northeast Rando Race Series. A … Continue reading
Posted in Race Recap
Muscles Not Motors | How a Local Group Is Turning an Ideal Into a Brand
If you have even a marginal interest in sports, chances are you’ve spent some time with the folks at Onion River Sports in Montpelier. They’ve got a reputation for being a passionate bunch. Whether you’re seeking a hardcore running group … Continue reading
Posted in Made in Vermont
Tagged brands, business, gear, Muscles Not Motors, Onion River Sports
Joring System, Mush Dog Booties, Harpoon Leviathan IIPA
Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to gear@vtsports.com. Gear: RuffWear Omnijore Joring System Mushers, let the fun begin, and sled dogs, start your panting! This is a … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Gear, Gear and Beer
Tagged beer, gear, Granite Gear, Harpoon, Ruffwear
