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Hiking

We regularly plan half day to full day hiking excursions throughout beautiful provincial parks and attractions in the Ottawa, East Ontario and West Quebec regions every season.

 

We organize small group (up to 15 people) hikes to locations such as: Gatineau Park, Calabogie, Arnprior, South March Highlands, NCC Greenbelt and more!   

 

Explore the natural beauty of our region with Nordic WalkFit!

 

Lead Instructors

Nadine Imbleau-Redman and Ardeth Kirkham are the lead instructor/guides for our Adventure Hikes.

All outings are planned for intermediate to advanced level walkers/hikers in mind.  Must be able to walk at a brisk pace (5kms/hr).

 

Hike distances range between 10 - 20kms, depending on location

and terrain.

Hikes include a guided/scenic workout tour with rest stops for lunch/refreshments during and afterwards.   We organize carpool transportation as needed, and often enjoy a well earned meal stop

at a favourite restaurant near the hiking location afterwards.
 

Join our hiking group and give yourself a motivating and life enhancing health challenge this year!

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All Hikes Include

  • All Instructors/Leaders are Nationally Certified Urban Poling/Nordic Walking Instructors and have current First Aid/CPR/AED training

  • Instructors are also certified personal trainers and have current certifications with ACE, YMCA/YWCA and /or Can Fit Pro

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  • Pre-hike warm-up, during and post stretching as needed to help keep our muscles and joints limber,

  • Instructions and cueing of proper form and technique on technical terrain,

  • An all over body workout including cardio, muscular strengthening, balance, core & flexibility,

  • Variety of scenic trails, lookouts, forests, mountains, ponds and parks,

  • Learn safe hiking best practices and "Leave No Trace" principles,

  • Meet new friends, enjoy a safe, motivating environment & inspirational experience!

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What to Wear & Bring

  • We recommend that you come dressed for the weather - rain or shine! Dress in layers - sweat wicking base layer, warm mid-layer (fleece or wool or down), wind & water repellent outer layer)

  • A hike will only be cancelled in case of weather warnings and inclement weather , such as Thunder, Lightning, heavy rain or winds, extreme heat or cold.

  • Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing and a good pair of hiking shoes/boots.

  • Bring a water bottle,  back pack, hat, sunscreen, bug repellent, any medications.

  • Bring a light lunch or snacks for energy.

  • (optional) bring along your pedometer to count the number of steps.

  • (optional) bring along your heart rate monitor (measures the hearts working intensity).

  • (optional) GPS (measures distance and speed).

  • Fit Bit –Measures distance, counts steps, stairs, calories burned and some models also include your heart rate.

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