Tanvaldský Špičák: a steep climb and a cackling welcome
An uphill workout, autumn leaves, speedy cyclists and a cackling witch. Our walk to Tanvaldský Špičák on 17 October 2026 came with plenty of…
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People, stories and the history of walking with poles. How Nordic Walking developed, who takes part and what connects us on the trail and on the portal.
“Where are your skis?” Eight answers to try (and one to avoid)
Anyone who walks with poles without snow hears this sentence. The editors offer eight answers from calm to cheeky. Pick by mood.
Who walks with poles? Numbers from an international study
Average age 55, three quarters women, and the strongest motivation is feeling good and health. What a 2025 study showed.
Where poles came from: from ski training to city streets
Nordic Walking began as summer training for Finnish cross-country skiers. Four checked dates: 1979, 1988, 1997 and 2000.
AI in the service of Nordic Walking
The portal is made through shared work: the observations and impressions of people, and the contribution of the huge knowledge base of artificial intelligence.
