Category Archives: Hoigaards

Intructor Training isn’t just for Instructors

Next Saturday, Aug 27, I’ll be leading a Nordic Walking Instructor Training through Nordic Walk Now.  Suzanne Nottingham has a powerful accreditation program.  It’s designed for the enthusiast who wants to know more about Nordic Walking; history, technique, biomechanics, teaching … Continue reading

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BWCA – in Minnesota that means Boundary Waters Canoe Area

I’ve just returned from guiding 6 women into the BWCA, Boundary Waters Canoe Area, on a five day wilderness canoe trip.  If you’ve never been to the BWCA you don’t know what it’s like to have the quiet broken only … Continue reading

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Nordic Walk for Wolves

With the summer solstice approaching I start to feel very connected to nature.  Nothing like the pull of a totally balanced day to send me daydreaming about all the possibilities for our world.  I sense the web of life, all … Continue reading

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May is for Walking!

Sunday May 1 is the Annual Bud Break 5K at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.  Nordic Walkers are invited to participate with poles for the first time, and it’s not too late to join us at 8am for registration.  Being an … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking Season Kick Off!

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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-28 and holding

I’m in Winter Park Colorado at the SIA (Snowsports Industry of America) on snow demo days. It’s all about skiing the newest and greatest skis for the 2011 season. We skied Monday in beautiful conditions on the mountain and then … Continue reading

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17 Women, Water, and a Perfect Evening

I had the pleasure this evening of paddling my kayak on Lake Calhoun with 16 HOW women.  Doc brought lots of boats, the weather was perfect, and many of the women were from our kayaking trip last summer. What a … Continue reading

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The dream comes together

  By this time next week the North American Nordic Walking Expo will be a memory. In the meantime I’m hoping that you’re all coming out to see us at Hyland Lake Park Reserve on Saturday.  Remember – it’s free, … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking Tuesdays are back!

Last week we got rained out on the first Nordic Walking Tuesday, this week it was a beautiful evening and there were 18 of us at Lake Calhoun with our poles. It was a reunion of sorts, walking friends I … Continue reading

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HOW Winter Getaway

It’s Wednesday morning in Grand Marais Minnesota. For those not familiar with Minnesota I’m way up on the “arrowhead” just about 60 miles from Canada, right on Lake Superior. Grand Marais is a small town cradled between the big water … Continue reading

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