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The May issue of the Good Housekeeping Magazine has a Walking Special article and guess who is quoted about Nordic Walking?  It’s always fun to be recognized as “one in the know” and a special thank you to the freelance … Continue reading →

I’ve been sharing time on the mountain with women and loving every minute of it.  Some have been dear friends from the HOW, Hoigaards Outdoor Women, group.  So delightful to have them here!  Others have been new friends here at … Continue reading →

The snow in Minnesota has quickly changed our walks from fall to winter experiences. It is possible to walk outdoors year round with your poles. Time to remind ourselves what we need to do to enjoy those cold weather walks. … Continue reading →

one more thought on Nordic Walking poles vs trekking poles, actually it’s a youtube video that I did for Hoigaards.  You don’t realize how wordy you are until you see yourself talking for 4 minutes.  Hopefully this video will help … Continue reading →

If you could receive a prescription that would: reduce your risk of Osteoporosis, Diabetes Type 2, Depression, Obesity, Heart Disease, and many forms of cancer lower your cholesterol reduce chronic pain boost your energy help you sleep better improve your … Continue reading →

Couldn’t resist putting that up:) There were nine walkers at Hoigaards for the Intro this morning. They all did very well with the poles and get extra points for walking in the cold wind.