Vigorous Vacation, Vibrant Health : 9781418469788 : 22 Sep 2004 : Good and bad hiking location characteristics are discussed; the Lake Tahoe area is profiled as an ideal choice. "Good Equipment Gives You the Edge" discusses how to prioritize equipment needs and profiles useful equipment characteristics. "The Right Hiking Practices Are Vital" discusses transition to an intensive exercise program, route reconnaissance, and a typical day on the trail. "Preventing/Coping with Injuries" provides insight to typical hazards. "Other Areas of the FCP" details the secondary areas of the program. "Using Other Activities for Weight Loss" explains how to get the other aspects of your life during the vacation to complement your exercise program. "Managing Conflicts and Paradoxes" notes how other people will challenge your view of reality. "Moving Back to the Real World" describes what to expect in re-adjusting to "normal" life.