Category Archives: HOW

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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Walking with Grace

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Linda

I’ve been walking with women.  That’s not unusual as most of the people I walk with are women.  Seems that women are not afraid to be seen walking with poles even when there is no snow.  But seriously, I love … Continue reading →

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BWCA – in Minnesota that means Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Linda

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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May is for Walking!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Linda

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!

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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Day 17 a few more thoughts

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Linda

Third day on a mountain is always the magic day.  You begin to feel at home, have some favorite runs and know how to manage the snow conditions as the day progresses.  Another bluebird day with near spring conditions. The … Continue reading →

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Day 16 I love traveling with women!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Linda

When I travel with family I am the self assigned caregiver.  Traveling with a group of women is totally different, and I love it. It’s always amazing to watch a HOW trip come together.   Eleven women of various connections … Continue reading →

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17 Women, Water, and a Perfect Evening

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Linda

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

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Linda

  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!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Linda

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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