Author Archives: Linda

The question of Nordic Walking vs Trekking Poles

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Linda

“What is the difference between Nordic Walking and Trekking Poles?” Being an equipment junkie I love that question. First because it means that people are beginning to understand that there is a difference and second because I get the chance … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Season Kick Off!

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Linda

What a week! Saturday was our first Nordic Walking class of 2011. Thank you to Julie for stepping in to introduce 13 newbies to the joys of Nordic Walking. Hoigaard’s Nordic Walking Tuesdays kicked off at Thomas Beach on Lake … Continue reading →

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Watching the snow melt…

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Linda

Time slows down when you’re in recovery mode. I had shoulder surgery on Monday, same problem as in 2001, bone spurs that were shredding tendons and muscles.  I hate getting old. Good news is that this time it’s much less … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Walking

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Linda

It’s good to be home and back in the groove.  Not everyone would consider getting up at 5:30am to walk a good thing but it’s what I’ve done for 26 years and I love starting my day with an early … Continue reading →

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Day 32 Home again

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Linda

We left Bozeman at 5:30am with the full moon setting behind us in the west.  Thirteen and a half hours later we pulled into home with the full moon rising in the east.  AHHHH!  Hot tub, wine, bed.  In that … Continue reading →

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Day 31 Moonlight Basin

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Linda

Woke up to 5 inches of new snow “dense and supportive” according to the snow phone.  Grabbed our gear and headed out to end this trip at Moonlight Basin.  It was really busy when we arrived,   but as the … Continue reading →

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Day 30 Last Day at Big Sky

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Linda

We’re leaving on Thursday morning so today was our last day at Big Sky.  Michelle had the day off and it was a treat to ski with her all afternoon.  We ducked into Bear’s Lair for Sammy and hit Liberty … Continue reading →

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Day 29 Lazy Day

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Linda

We’d skied for 4 days in a row so it was time for a day off.  I sat with my computer working on Nordic Walking Queen updates and events, Hoigaard’s corporate contacts and my HOW eletter.  It snowed most of … Continue reading →

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Spring Resolutions!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Linda

Winter is loosing her grip and snow is melting.  It’s that time of year Minnesotans start thinking of putting away their winter toys, getting out the grill and hitting the trails and lakes.  It’s also the time of year many … Continue reading →

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Day 27/28 Last Weekend

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Linda

When we began this sabbatical there were endless days of skiing ahead of us.  Now we’re counting down and beginning to look forward to going home.  It’s spring break in Montana and Big Sky is busy!  Good to see so … Continue reading →

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