Category Archives: HOW

Summer Walking Groups

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Linda

It’s always more fun in a group and there are several weekly group walks as well as some that meet monthly or are just a special one time walk.  So no excuses for not getting out with your poles!  Weekly … Continue reading →

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Challenging yourself Outdoors!

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Linda

Greetings from Big Sky where the snow is deep and the views are breathtaking.  Being back in the mountains feels like coming home.  It’s where I breathe deep, find my rhythm and become centered.  Not only on my skis but … Continue reading →

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Namekogen River Paddle

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Linda

There are some things that sit out on your bucket list for a long time before you finally get around to doing them.  Paddling the Namekogen River in Cable Wisconsin with the HOW group has been one of those things. … Continue reading →

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Go into the Woods!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Linda

One of my favorite places to walk is the MN Landscape Arboretum.  Today we were here for Arboretum Outdoors with Hoigaards.  I love my job!  I got to come out and do 2 beautiful walks on trail this afternoon.  The … Continue reading →

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Dancing in the Rain!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Linda

ok, so we weren’t dancing we were Nordic Walking once again in the rain.  Will it ever end here in Minnesota?  It’s been wet and cold since we got home the end of March.  Gardens and yards are very green … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Surprises by Nature

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Linda

When in nature, prepared to be surprised Arboretum Outdoors with Hoigaards…it was almost 7pm and it was getting dark, another storm on it’s way.  We’d walked the 3 Mile Drive clockwise, doing all the uphills, and slipped into the wild … Continue reading →

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It’s a Nordic Walking Week

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Linda

If you’re looking for Nordic Walking in your neighborhood chances are that we’ll be there this week 🙂  It’s the first full week of Nordic Walking programs, just look what we have on the calendar!  Don’t forget that we’ll be … Continue reading →

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Let the Season Begin!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Linda

This week is the official beginning of the Nordic Walking Season here in Minnesota.  We kicked off the week with the new St Louis Park Walking group on Monday morning and ended the day with a Taste of Nordic Walking … Continue reading →

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New Vision for Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Linda

One of the many hats I wear is that of the Coordinator for Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women, fondly known as HOW.  As a women’s outdoor program it is unique in that it is sponsored and supported by a family owned specialty … 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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