Love Dogs? Love Snow? Meet Dog Sledding Posted on December 19, 2012 by Elizabeth Kovar ‘Tis the prime season of winter sports where outdoor pursuits of skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are in abundance. A less commonly thought about winter activity, dogsledding, is a unique and adventurous sport that glides you through beautiful scenery and landscapes. […]
IN ENVIRONMENT, NATURE, SKI/SNOW 6 Heli-Skiing Destinations in North America Posted by: Elizabeth Kovar on Dec 24, 2012 | No Comments Heli-skiing is about as exhilarating as winter sports get. The helicopter ride in itself is a rush, but to have full access to miles of pristine, unconquered terrain is an experience worth adding to the bucket list. Yet, heli-skiing isn’t for […]
IN OUR FAVORITE LOCALES Seven Strenuous Hikes Found ‘Round the World Posted by: Elizabeth Kovar on Dec 12, 2012 | No Comments Hiking is a blissful experience, especially when the challenge treats you to a rewarding, scenic view. For those who enjoy a heart-pumping experience and international scenery, these trails feature nothing but stimulation for the senses. Skyline Trail […]
THE S.A.D. TRUTH Written by Elizabeth Kovar on Monday, 10 December 2012 13:36. www.oregonsportsnews.com Seasonal Affective Disorder is common in the Northwest, especially during the gloomy winter months. With days being short, cloudy and wet, the “winter blues” make people lethargic, sad and possibly depressed. Those with a serious clinical diagnosis may experience hypomania, […]
CALCULATING WINTER CALORIE BURN Written by Elizabeth Kovar on Monday, 03 December 2012 13:16. www.oregonsportsnews.com One way to calculate how many calories you burn during an activity session is through the METs System. It is common to remember “seeing” METs on the treadmill, recumbent bike or elliptical. MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) incorporates the […]
Hello All! I am proud to announce that the link below gives you a chance to win a free spot at my presentation at the NW Yoga Conference! I present Sunday, 2.10.2013 from 9-11AM. The workshop I will offer is “Beyond Pigeon Pose: Yoga for the Hip Flexed Athlete.” This will overview the fascial system […]
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