Major snow fell in the Minneapolis area last night and thru today. I got the snowshoes out and gave it a go. Start training for the Snowshoe Shuffle on Feb 6th in New Brighton.The snow was so light and fluffy on day one of the snowfall that you’d find yourself sinking to the base,but it [...]
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year…Get those Snowshoes out..plenty of snow in MN
Posted in Snowshoeing, X/C Skiing on December 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Snowshoe rental offerings in Minnesota
Posted in Snowshoeing on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you ever wanted to try snowshoeing, this is a great winter to give it a go. You can snowshoe with or without poles and if you want to get more of a workout try using the Nordic Walking techique while Showshoeing. Many parks rents out Snowshoes. Some even offer a class or two, sign [...]
Winter Indoor Nordic Walking & Snowshoeing Classes posted
Posted in Nordic Walking Locations, Snowshoeing on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nordic Walking training is being offered in Prior Lake at Hidden Oaks Middle School in January. Snowshoeing, Nordic Walking style is also being taught at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville. Come join in on the fun. Please click here for more info on all classes.
MN Ski & Snowboard Expo Nov 6-8 and Midwest Mountaineering Expo Nov 20-22
Posted in Nordic Walking Events, Snowshoeing, X/C Skiing on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are looking for X/C, downhill & snowboarding equipment at reduced prices, check out the MN Ski & Snowboard Expo at the convention center this weekend. Linda Lemke, Queen of Nordic Walking, will be present and assisting clients with their winter sport needs. Sign up online to save $2. on ticket.
The Fall Midwest Mountaineering [...]
Superior Hiking Trail – A must do for any Nordic Walker or Hiker in Minnesota
Posted in Nordic Walking Locations, Snowshoeing on July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just returned from a pleasurable few days in and around the Gooseberry Falls area of the North Shore. My rubber paws off to the Superior Hiking Trail Association for providing and maintaining such a wonderful
trail of 235 miles from Two Harbors to Canada. The trail connects 8 state parks, 3 state waysides, several state forests [...]
Another great Snowshoe outing at Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville, MN
Posted in Snowshoeing on February 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Snow conditions were favorable for Snowshoeing at Ritter Farm Park today. Ten of us gave it a go, for eight, it was their first time trying it out. Everyone did super. We saw the American Eagle many times today. Never get tired of seeing that glory.
The snow has been melting away on us, but [...]
Fun snowshoeing at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville Minnesota
Posted in Snowshoeing on January 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Eleven snowshoers enjoyed the pleasant temperatures and scenery of Ritter Farm Park today.
Lakeville Park and Recreation rented our group snowshoes. Thank you! We followed the trail thru the woods that is SE of the ELC Learning Center and spotted the Eagles Nest
right off the edge of Lake Marion. We also saw this majestic Eagle in a [...]
Whoops! I got my dates mixed up, but it all worked out to Snowshoe Fort Snelling State Park anyway.
Posted in Snowshoeing on January 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was all pumped up to go participate in the Winter Trails day at Fort Snelling State Park today. My husband and I drove in, paid our daily pass and saw 6 deer right away, but we were expecting some traffic into the park esp. near the Visitor Center and thought it sure is quiet [...]
Nordic Walking with Snowshoes….. A Great workout!!
Posted in Snowshoeing on December 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Check it out…Nordic Walking with Snowshoes. Did this twice this week and boy oh boy I can tell I got a great workout. The first day was a bit frigid out but I endured for nearly an hour. I’m a beginner snowshoer and I tend to lift my legs up more than I probably need [...]
