Category Archives: Hoigaards

Walking with Joy!

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Linda

In 2006 Nordic Walking was featured in an article on the front page of the Star Tribune on July 3.  There was a tremendous response to the article and in many ways Nordic Walking was born in the Twin Cities … Continue reading →

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2012 Nordic Walking Open House – It’s here!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Linda

Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Nordic Walkers Open House at Centennial Lakes Pavilion.  From 3:30-6:30pm it will be all about Nordic Walking.  It’s going to be a beautiful day for a walk!  here’s some fun pictures from last … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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Walking on ice and snow!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Linda

We haven’t had much snow and ice yet this year in Minnesota but my winter survival gear is ready to go!  Once it turns cold and slippery I have some specific changes I make for safety. The first is to … Continue reading →

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2011 Birkie Trail Run and Trek!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Linda

It’s always more fun in a group and the Birkie Trek this weekend had 147 nordic walkers swinging their poles and sharing the trail together. That’s a really fun time! The Birkie Trail Run and Trek had 906 participants this … Continue reading →

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Trail Loppet to Birkie Trek

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Linda

Hold onto your poles! From 41 Nordic Walkers at the Trail Loppet a week ago we have 135 Nordic Walkers registered for the Birkie Trail Run and Trek this Saturday.  Can you believe it? City of Lakes Trail Loppet was … Continue reading →

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