Group Walks

Nordic Walk for Life! walks are offered in the greater Twin Cities on the first Sunday of the month and, during the summer, additionally on the third Thursday of the month.

Come enjoy the camaraderie of walking together, and explore the parks with us!


Upcoming walks

First Sundays
Starter lesson - 1:00 p.m.
Walk - 1:30 p.m.

June 1st
Phalen Regional Park

July 6th
William O'Brien State Park
(picnic refreshments to follow)

August 3rd
Afton State Park

Third Thursdays
Starter lesson - 6:00 p.m.
Walk - 6:30 p.m.

June 19th
Battle Creek Regional Park

July 17th
Oakdale Nature Preserve

August 21st
Reservoir Woods, Roseville

Cost:
Starter lesson - $30 (includes walk and pole rental)
Group Walk - $10
Pole rental - $8

Contact: info@nordicwalkforlife.com for reservations (required) and directions.


More Walking Opportunities

2008 American Birkebeiner Birkie Trek (21K) and 5K Fun Run/Walk

Come walk the world-famous X-country ski race trail in Hayward, Wisconsin - this year featuring Nordic walking!
Saturday, September 20th

Click here for more info

Intro to Nordic Walking
Learn and practice the basics of Nordic walking, including proper technique and use of equipment, in a fun and relaxed setting.

Locations and dates:

North St. Paul/Maplewood/ Oakdale Community Education
Tuesdays, Sept. 16 - Oct. 7
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Roseville Community Education
Mondays, Sept. 22 - Oct. 13
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Shoreview Parks and Recreation
Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - Oct. 14
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
OR
Sundays, Sept. 14 - Oct. 26
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
(no class Oct. 5)

Register using class activity # 410236-01 for Tuesdays, and  #410236-02 for Sundays


Intermediate Level
Stay tuned for information on Fall Clinics for Intermediate level walkers.

Demos and Mini Classes

ADA Diabetes Expo
Saturday, October 11

North St. Paul/Maplewood/ Oakdale and White Bear Lake Area Wellness Fair Saturday, October 25 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
North St. Paul H.S.

Midwest Worksite Health Promotion Conference
Monday, November 3

Private Instruction

Private individual and group instruction are also available upon request. Contact info@nordicwalkforlife.com for more information.

Corporate Wellness Programming
Nordic walking is a time efficient and accessible activity that can help boost employee health and wellbeing. Contact amy@nordicwalkforlife.com to discuss  how to start a Nordic walking program at your worksite.