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Walking Well: The Series

Physician and Appalachian thru-hiker Dr. Vernon G. Vernier has been offering advice to hikers for six years through his health column in the Appalachian Trailway News. While Dr. Vernier focuses on conditions along the East Coast—specifically the Appalachian Trail—all hikers will appreciate his well-researched and sound words on topics ranging from trail nutrition to blisters. Thanks to Dr. Vernier for offering his "Walking Well" series to GORP.

Walking Well: The Series


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Common AT Health Problems - A survey of the most common complaints among hikers.

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Trail Training - How to get in shape and feel great on your next hike.

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Pure Water - Avoid water-borne illness. Learn the pros and cons of filtering vs. chemicals.

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Trail Medications - What to bring and why.

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Good Knees - Avoiding and treating injuries.

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First Aid - What to have in your kit.

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Foot Care - Keep blisters at bay.

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Giardia - Fighting the most common water-borne germ.

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Lightning - When you're caught in a storm.

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Nutrition - Stay healthy and energized.

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Heat - How to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion.

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Heart Trouble - Keep hiking after a heart attack.

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One False Step - Search and rescue: a true story.

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Poison Ivy - Think it's no big deal?

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Stings - Bee careful!

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Repel Arthropods! - Keeping the bugs out of your hair (and your shirt, shorts, shoes. . .).

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Walking Well—Wisdom and Wrapup - Dr. Vernier summarizes his conclusions and wraps up the "Walking Well" series.

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Article © Dr. Vernon G. Vernier



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