In Greek mythology, Achilles was made invincible as a baby when Thetis, his mother, dipped him in the River Styx. Achilles was invincible everywhere except for his heel where Thetis held onto him. During the Trojan War, the attack on … Continue reading → “Attack of the Achilles”

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Snowshoe Magazine is proud to recognize Dr. Jeff Kildahl as the recipient of the Cindy Brochman Person of the Year Award, honoring individuals who inspire, champion, and elevate the snowshoe community.

This award, named for the late Cindy Brochman, … Continue reading → “Dr. Jeff Kildahl Named Cindy Brochman Person of the Year”

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Cold works insidiously, dehydrating you, lowering your core temperature, and chilling your extremities. This creates the potential for injuries like dehydration, frostbite, hypothermia, and afterdrop, which can become quite serious if allowed to progress too far. Understanding how to prevent … Continue reading → “Winter Injury Treatment and First Aid”

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If you have arthritis or osteoarthritis you know how your joints can hurt. Aches and pains galore. You may often wonder whether you should be moving them or not. However research has shown that moving the joints is best. Staying active is the key. You want to move those joints as much as possible. Move around throughout the day and don't sit for endless hours.By moving your body you increase the b...

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Murphy’s Law is the real deal, whether you like it or not. If something can go wrong, it will go wrong. However, the result may look different depending on what you’re doing and the time of year. Campers could experience … Continue reading → “Tips for Camping First Aid: What To Bring and Do”

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