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A Romp to Stomp in the Blue Mountains

Written by Timothy Giilck
Published on February 2, 2012
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The snow turned pink Saturday as an avalanche of snowshoers turned out the Tubbs Romp to Stomp event in Ontario.

Held at the Scenic Caves Nature Adventure resort, more than 400 garishly-garbed people toting snowshoes came out to play in … Continue reading →

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Part Two: Synergistic Snowshoeing

Written by Jeff Kildahl, Wellness Editor
Published on January 9, 2012

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~Vitamin C [Ascorbic Acid]

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that performs a myriad of functions in your body. It mitigates the tissue and muscle damage from snowshoeing. it helps … Continue reading →

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Vega Sport Performance System

Written by Jeff Kildahl, Wellness Editor
Published on December 21, 2011

The Vega Sport Performance System is the first, complete, all-natural, plant-based sport performance system on the planet.

The Vega Sport Performance System was specifically developed in three comprehensive phases to help you perform at your highest level without compromise – … Continue reading →

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Part One: Synergistic Snowshoeing

Written by Jeff Kildahl, Wellness Editor
Published on December 19, 2011

“Your genes may load the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger.”
~Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT 
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What you put in your body via your gastrointestinal tract [GI] is your inside link to the outside world. It will help … Continue reading →

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Nutrify to Thrive

Written by Jeff Kildahl, Wellness Editor
Published on December 3, 2011

“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” 
~Buddha
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The most accurate barometer of a food’s nutritional value is its micronutrient density.

Our fixation on … Continue reading →

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Dietary Misadventure

Written by Jeff Kildahl, Wellness Editor
Published on December 3, 2011

“Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.”
~English Proverb
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It is time to see the forest instead of the trees.

The food you put in your mouth will impact more than your snowshoeing.

Health care costs … Continue reading →

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Knee Problems with the Snowshoer

Written by Joe Knight
Published on November 21, 2011
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It’s a beautiful winter day. You’re out in the country, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, stomping your way to, well, anywhere. As you’re climbing a low hill, your moving foot catches the tail of your snowshoe … Continue reading →

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Isolated Detriments

Written by Jeff Kildahl, Wellness Editor
Published on November 12, 2011

”The first wealth is health.”
~Emerson
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Nobody requires perfect nutrition like endurance athletes.

The arduous nature of our sport requires full-time awareness that redefines nutritional precision.

Whole, plant-based foods provide the optimal and varied nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals to … Continue reading →

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Snowshoe to Fitness

Written by Roger Lohr, XCSkiResorts.com
Published on October 29, 2011
A Winter Family Snowshoe Adventure at Vail Resort

The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition encourages regular activity among children and adults with its premier program called the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA), whereby individuals keep track of their progress via the honor system and accumulate points … Continue reading →

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Part Two: The Price of Convenience

Written by Jeff Kildahl, Wellness Editor
Published on October 26, 2011
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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
~Hippocrates
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To read part one of this article, click here.

Foods in their natural, nutrient-dense form will be digested and assimilated with considerably less energy than its processed … Continue reading →

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