Author Archives: Linda

First Turns

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Linda

My Ski Season began today!  Dan and I drove up to Wild Mountain with Sam and met up with Danny and 3 of his buddies for a wonderful first day on the slopes. It’s not the mountains, it’s vertically challenged, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Nordic Walk

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Linda

For those of you in my neck of the woods: check out trailscalendar.com for information on upcoming walks. Especially note the Thanksgiving morning Nordic Walk at Parker’s Lake in Plymouth. Put that turkey in the oven and come do a … Continue reading →

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Instant Winter

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Linda

Only in Minnesota would we go from sunny and 60 to 10 inches of snow in 48 hours.  Even tho it is mid November is seemed to catch people off guard and un prepared.  did they really think that winter … Continue reading →

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Opportunity!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Linda

Opportunity.We all hear it knocking.  I’m not sure that it only knocks once because sometimes it gets really loud.  I’m not always good at answering the door.  How often do I ignore the knocking and later regret being unable or … Continue reading →

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Minnehaha and Trees!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Linda

Two weeks ago we had record winds here in Minnesota.  That Saturday we paddled the Minnehaha Creek, thinking it would probably be our last chance this season.  What we didn’t think about was the amount of debris that would be … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walk for Wolves

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Linda

It was a beautiful night for a walk.  About sixty five wolf enthusiasts showed up to Nordic Walk for Wolves, our benefit for the International Wolf Center.  The moon was rising and the trail was in great condition.  We set … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Dark

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Linda

The days of early dawn are behind us for another year and my morning walks are now in darkness. I do not like walking in the dark. Even with a headlight it’s difficult to see the trail and in order … Continue reading →

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An early Sunday morning walk

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Linda

There were 10 Nordic Walkers that gathered at Lake Calhoun this morning for the 5K walk around the lake.  It was a beautiful morning, fall is in full color here in the Twin Cities and it’s warmer than normal.  Walking … Continue reading →

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World Nordic Walking Day 10-10-10

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Linda

The International Nordic Walking Association is celebrating their 1oth year on 10/10/10 and invites everyone to Nordic Walk somewhere on World Nordic Walking day.  Walks are being held all over the world including here in Minnesota.   At this time, Great Lakes Nordic … Continue reading →

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A welcome break

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Linda

First it was the City of Lakes Loppet, 11K on trail, followed by my morning walks and CE classes almost every day. One week later it was the Birkie Trek and Trail Run, 21K on trail, followed by more CE … Continue reading →

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