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Resources for Active Living
Practical guides to help you stay active, fuel your body well, and keep moving through Vermont’s seasons.

Nutrition and Fueling

As the seasons change, so should your eating. Not only does seasonal eating keep your foods fresh, but it's the ideal way to add necessary nutrients in response to what you need during each season.

Maximize your time on the mountain by prioritizing your nutrition off the mountain. Click below to find out how to keep full and fueled all day long.

Learn the basics of hydration to keep your body happy and hydrated through all your adventures!

This guide offers practical tips to help active people fuel their bodies, stay energized, and support long-term health while juggling work, family, and training.

Outdoor Adventures

Provides a baseline packing list for trail running, day hiking, and backpacking trips. Use these downloadable packing lists for your next outdoor adventure.

Download or print this out to know what fruits and vegetables are in season in Vermont! This is definitely a fridge-worthy paper!

Movement and Injury Prevention

A strong, stable core is the foundation for movement and performance. Learn simple exercises to improve stability and support your training, sports, and outdoor adventures.

A fast core activation routine designed to prepare your body for training, sports, or outdoor activity. Use this quick sequence to improve stability and get your body ready to move well.

Understand common winter injuries and how to reduce your risk while staying active in cold weather and outdoor conditions.
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