Nordic Walking, Hiking and All Things Outdoors

Like many of you, I love nature and the outdoors. I have done a lot of hiking, running, sailing, skiing (both downhill and cross country), kayaking, etc. One of my main passions right now is Nordic walking — a really great activity and whole-body exercise, which can be done almost anywhere.

Just think: If you go hiking, why not take a pair of Nordic walking poles along and exercise not just your leges, but also the rest of your body?

In any case, I will be posting regularly here. Since 2004 have been running Nordic Walking U.S. right here in Vienna. I suppose that makes me one of the pioneers of the sport, although I know for a fact that I certainly wasn't the inventor of the activity, or even the first serious practitioner. I am a certified ANWA Nordic Walking Instructor, but Nordic walking is just an important sideline, not my daytime job. I am a journalist.

For the time being check out My Nordic Walking Diary for ideas for walks and hikes and feel to free to suggest new routes.

Hope to hear from you soon!