Category Archives: vacations

A new pair of poles

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Linda

I’ve been skiing for 52 years and had only minor injuries during all those years. In fact my entire family has skied for decades and only one has had a life threatening accident. Not that anyone should have life threatening … 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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Nordic Walking at Big Sky

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Linda

We’re taking the day off, after an awesome day in deep snow and trees at Moonlight Basin it feels good to be a little lazy.  But I can’t just sit around so I grabbed my poles and went for a … Continue reading →

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Unplugged in Big Sky

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Linda

It’s the end of my first week of five in Big Sky Montana. Yes, I’m one of the lucky ones able to negotiate 5 weeks off to go to the mountains. Thank you Hoigaards! This is the third year that … 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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Last day at Moonlight Basin

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Linda

The snow was awesome today!  It had blown in and covered everyone’s tracks from yesterday.  We skied our favorite tree runs at Moonlight Basin; Broken Heart, Single Jack, Shaft Way and Big Tree Cut Off. It’s been so much fun … 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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Second Annual “Ski About”

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Linda

We arrived in Big Sky Montana on Sunday evening, the beginning of my second annual “ski about” in the mountains.  Thanks to Hoigaard’s I have the opportunity to live the dream of being a ski bum for the next 30 … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking Interval Training

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Linda

I’ve spent the past five days skiing in Colorado at Winter Park and Vail.  I was a bit concerned about how I would do in the mountains since I’ve not done much skiing this year.  I am pleased to tell … Continue reading →

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