What is Inspiration? Let me tell you a story….almost 18 months ago, whilst enjoying the sun and trekking in Tuscany I received an email from a chap in our home area who was interested in learning how to Nordic Walk; he had just been cleared by his medical team to start exercising following hip surgery […]
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Winter Nordic Walking Weekend ~ Brecon Beacons ~ January 2018
Mid-January saw us gather once again for our annual weekend of Winter Nordic Waking. Staying in the heart of the Sawdde Valley, we were suitably sited for easy access to the fells and tops of the Black Mountain. With a dozen folk arriving from as far away as Sunderland, as well as Bucks, Bristol and […]
Discounted – Beginners Nordic Walking Course
The aim of the “Introduction to Nordic Walking Course” is to teach you the basic skills required to successfully and effectively Nordic Walk in a safe, enjoyable and fun way. During this course in Malmesbury, Wiltshire you will learn about the basic techniques of Nordic Walking; how to warm up and cool down safely and […]
New Year Beginners Nordic Walking Courses
Happy 2017 to you all, we hope you have had a super time over the festive period and are looking forward to burning off some of those calories, learning a new skill and enjoying the great outdoors. Join us and get your Nordic Walking journey underway in 2017 with our beginners “Introduction to Nordic Walking Course“. We […]
1st May 2016 – Nordic Walk the “Sarsen Trail”
By Steve Ellis on 22/03/2016 in Adventure, Challenge Series Training, Long Distance Trails, Nordic Walking, Sarsen Trail, Trekking
Sarsen Trail… Why not join us on another Nordic Walking Challenge? On Sunday 1st May 2016, Gemini Outdoor Nordic Walking will be joining 100’s of walkers to complete the infamous marathon distance Sarsen Trail; however, you can also opt for other trail distances that comprise the full 26-mile trail: the full Sarsen Trail 26-mile adventure from Avebury […]
Join us for a Mountain Day – Brecon Beacons – 28/2/16
If you would like to join us for a day in the mountains please contact us to book your place… Mountain Day Plan The plan for Sunday is as follows: – Leave Stanton St Quintin at 6am (outside Steve’s house – parking on roadside) – Share transport to the Brecon Beacons (please let me know if you […]
Cairngorms Magic II – 19-23 Nov 2015
By Steve Ellis on 26/11/2015 in Adventure, Bothying, Cairngorms, Mountain Day, Nordic Walking, Trekking
Following the great time we had in November 2014 in the Cairngorms, we were asked if we could arrange a similar trip to the Highlands…we could, so we did! Watching the mountain weather forecast weeks ahead I knew we were in for another great time of Nordic walking and exploring the mountains and glens that […]
Cairngorms Magic 2015
The dates are confirmed for our latest Cairngorms Magic 2015 trip to Scotland as 19-23 Nov (incl). We are flying from Bristol (car share & car parking incl. driving from Malmesbury area) to Inverness, driving to Aviemore where we will base ourselves in the YHA (self catering). Our plan will be to explore the areas around […]
Appointment to the INWA Board
It is with great pride that I can announce that I have been appointed to the Board of the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA) as the Chair of the Events Committee. The decision and post was made official at the INWA Board Meeting in Barcelona last weekend; following which I had volunteers joining the Committee […]
Trek Training Session 1 – Saturday 10th July
By Steve Ellis on 04/07/2015 in Challenge Series, Long Distance Trails, Nordic Walking, Toubkal Trek Training
“Trek Training” is all about endurance training in advance of the Toubkal Trek in September 2015. Each “Trek Training” session will be different, and will aim to develop your ability to Nordic Walk with a rucksack on for longer periods of time, on a variety of terrains and inevitably weather conditions. “Trek Training” is also a great opportunity […]
