Author Archives: Linda

Are you Trekking or Nordic Walking?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Linda

When asked about the difference between trekking and nordic walking poles I first have to ask “what you are planning on doing? ” Are you hiking on a trail?  Will you be carrying a pack or a camera? Are you … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Instructor Trainings

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Linda

It’s spring time in Minnesota and we have two wonderful opportunities for you to expand on your Nordic Walking knowledge and skills.  If you are an outdoor educator, community group leader, corporate wellness coordinator, group exercise leader, fitness trainer, Active … Continue reading →

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Risk + Trust = Joy

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Linda

Risk and Trust.  Laura and Mia took me to the top of the chutes off the tram at Snowbird.  I have never skied a “chute”, like to stay away from close encounters with rocks and steeps.  When I hesitated Laura … Continue reading →

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HOW lands in Salt Lake City

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Linda

The kitchen is full of laughter and stories right now.  HOW women talking about their day of skiing and their lives.  What a beautiful mix of conversations.  It’s one of the gifts of being the HOW Coordinator, Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women, … Continue reading →

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Last day at Moonlight Basin

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Linda

The snow was awesome today!  It had blown in and covered everyone’s tracks from yesterday.  We skied our favorite tree runs at Moonlight Basin; Broken Heart, Single Jack, Shaft Way and Big Tree Cut Off. It’s been so much fun … Continue reading →

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Week One, 2nd Annual Ski About

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Linda

“The mountains are calling and I must go.”  John Muir End of week one of the 2nd annual Lemke Ski About.  I have four weeks of living the dream, skiing day after day in the mountains. How do you leave … Continue reading →

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Second Annual “Ski About”

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Linda

We arrived in Big Sky Montana on Sunday evening, the beginning of my second annual “ski about” in the mountains.  Thanks to Hoigaard’s I have the opportunity to live the dream of being a ski bum for the next 30 … Continue reading →

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Spring Classes are up!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Linda

I have to admit that paper work is not one of my strengths. The time it takes to sit down to update calendars and edit events is hard to commit.  It would seem that spring is just around the corner … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Interval Training

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Linda

I’ve spent the past five days skiing in Colorado at Winter Park and Vail.  I was a bit concerned about how I would do in the mountains since I’ve not done much skiing this year.  I am pleased to tell … Continue reading →

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Tubbs Romp to Stomp MN

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Linda

It was a beautiful morning out at the MN Arboretum on Saturday for the MN Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer.  Pink was everywhere!  The sun was out, the energy was high, and the event raised almost $10,000 for the … Continue reading →

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