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Our back deck. That snow-capped thing is our outdoor dining table.

Big Snow = Good Local Snowshoeing

By Claire Walter on February 6, 2012

Fabulous close-to-home snowhsoeing follows major Front Range It starting snowing sometime on Thursday evening. It kept snowing all day Friday. And all Friday night. And much of Saturday. By the time it stopped, 22 1/2 inches had accumulated on our back deck — a local record. Someplace identified only as “four miles north of Blackhawk” [...]

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Doggone Clever Leash System

Doggone Clever Leash System

By Claire Walter on February 13, 2007

In order for their canine companions to join them and yet have free hands for their poles, Nordic Walkers often like to use a leash system that attaches to the waist. In addition to being a leash-and-collar combination, Sporn Products’ new Multi-Leash (right), offers the option of using it as a belt leash, tied around [...]

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Why is Nordic Walking More Effective & What About Dogs?

By Claire Walter on January 28, 2007

A very recent visitor to this blog added the following comment to one of my posts on a very different topic. I think it merits spotlighting. She wrote: “I love walking, for health and for my peace of mind. And, living in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains, it’s wonderful in my own backyard. When I want [...]

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