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Victorian Alpine Huts survey, for Parks Victoria April, May 1994.
The following history has been prepared at the Mansfield DCNR office under David Hurley who used oral and written material from the Stoney family: Eadley Stoney of `Minto Park’ (Mt. Eadley Stoney was named after him) shared the Bluff lease with Jack Ware commencing in the 1940s. Archie Cameron, Ray Kelly (q.v.) and Jack Davon also grazed the bluff in the 1950s and early 1960s. Eadley Stoney organised the building of the original Bluff Hut in 1955 with Graeme Stoney (age 15) packing the materials up the steep horse pack track in summer 1956. The hut was sited on the lowest saddle on the Bluff Range beneath the later named Mt. Eadley Stoney. Commencing in February 1956, all the cattlemen grazing the Bluff at that time helped build the original Bluff Hut (C Stoney p.79). Jack Ware was responsible for the most important job of shaping the frame timbers from local snow gum and ash. Jack used the classic construction methods (using adze and axe) that he learned as a boy working for Jim Barclay and Jack Bullock who were the first men to run cattle on the High Country beyond the Howqua River { see also Stoney: 52} Graeme Stoney has since stated that that the site was chosen for its shelter from the prevailing winds { Truscott: 20}. The hut is shown in Siseman's 1985 guide to the national park, in a similar form to the existing{ Siseman: 111}. Bluff Hut was the scene of controversy in the early 1980s when Graham Stoney sought a permissive occupancy for the hut and met a departmental refusal. The hut had just been extended to cater for Stoney's High Country Adventure summer trail riding and winter Nordic skiing ventures, led by John Brewster. Assessed in 1982 the hut operations included two long-drop toilets; dish and hand washing sullage pumped 30m east of hut into `undisturbed vegetation' for absorption into the ground; wood obtained from lower down the mountain; and water from a spring south-west of the site. The extensions themselves had complied with the Minister's requirements, being similar to the original hut although now `somewhat distended in character'{ DCNR file 85/284 RG Patrick report}. Eventually in 1985 the Forests Commission gave Stoney a permissive occupancy for the hut but to his displeasure the recently completed bunk room, washroom were to remain for public use, allowing the prior right to be exercised over only the old part of the hut. Summer commercial horse riding tours started at the hut 1986-7 { Truscott: 18}. In 1986 Stoney noted that Bluff Carpark was receiving increased 4WD traffic and needed maintenance by CF&L who responded positively. Two years later, High Country Adventures desired more space at the hut, noting that winter clients were being jostled by the general public who sought refuge next to the fire in the old section as well as the refuge next door. An economically sized party consisted of 22 guest plus a staff of five whereas existing bunk room accommodation allowed only 18-20 to be sleep at the hut while staff slept in tents and cars. Stoney wanted to put bunks into an `old shed' at the end of the bunk room, relocate the nearby wash room and sauna, add another room to the side of the old section, add an open verandah for outdoor shelter to the original verandah and convert the end of the enclosed verandah into a sleeping area. The department did not respond to this proposal, provoking more letters from High Country Adventure whose paying guests were still being jostled by irate members of the public seeking access to the fire. The letter noted that the Stoney family had run cattle on the Bluff since the early 1940s, they had built and maintained all parts of the present hut and hence deserved more rights over its use. Responding to a report from the Alpine Planning Team, Stoney wrote that the scope of the original permissive occupancy lease had been a mistake, allowing rights over only the old section of the hut and the sauna (which the report had sought removal of) was actually a drying room and should not be removed{ DCNR file 85/284: Letters 9.1989, 1.3.90 comments on prelim. Alpine Planning Team report}. Cattle had been phased out of the Bluff and tourism had been proposed as its replacement: now even this activity was being restricted. The hut was included in an Alpine National Park in 1989 { Truscott}. On the other side of the controversy, the department received complaints from bodies such as the Peninsula 4WD Club who queried High Country Adventure's operations at both Bluff and Lovick's huts, suggesting that they be available for public rather than commercial use{ DCNR file 85/284: letter 19.3.88}. The Victorian National Parks Association and the Ski Touring association of Victoria had also showed their irritation at what they judged to be an expansion of commercial activity at Bluff hut{ DCNR file 85/284: briefing note 12.4.89}. The hut extensions have attracted controversy and hence the hut has become well-known by many mountain users, lending its present form a degree of recent heritage interest. Commercial cross country ski tours from the hut ceased around 1991-2 and the Stoney horse tours ended May 2002 { Truscott}. Public risk insurance problems had affected many adventure style commercial enterprises nationally. The 2002 Heritage Action Plan identified the following relevant Australian Historic Themes: Grazing stock 3.5.1 Organising recreation- enjoying the natural environment 8.1.4 Living in remote areas...
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NORDIC WALKING KUNSTWERK
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Idee, am Ausgangspunkt (oder anderen prädestinierten Punkt) des Nordic-Walkathons installation der 5 m hohen Nordic Walking Skulptur (Fuß Treibholz aus dem Bodensee Schuhgröße 1,10m, dazu passend 4 mal großer Nordic Walking Stick aus Metall in Kombination mit Stein und Holz), Guinnessbuch verdächtig, wenn Ihr Interesse habt sprecht es mit den Entscheidungsträgern durch und informiert mich über Euer Interesse. Foto oben
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Latvian Health Minister Juris Bārzdiņš: Nordic Walking does not require much, but it definitely provides good results!
In this article Latvian Health Minister Juris Bārzdiņš talks about his Nordic Walking experiences - from the beginnings of his Nordic Walking hikes to the benefits brought about by Nordic Walking.
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Latvian Health Minister Juris Bārzdiņš: Nordic Walking does not require much, but it definitely provides good results!
We live at the seaside near Riga (the capital of Latvia), and our family have always loved walking by the sea. During simple walks, however, both our speed and the physical load seemed too low. So in order to make our walks more sporty, I and my wife decided to try Nordic Walking.
We started at the end of 2009. We tried it, we liked it and during our first attempt at Nordic Walking we walked from Vaivari to Ragaciems. Of course, for several days after the first time I certainly knew that I had been active! However, the next weekend I was ready to do some more Nordic Walking.
We are not serious or professional sportsmen in our family. We are more disposed towards ensuring general healthiness. I use a stepping machine for fifteen minutes in the mornings and in summer I go cycling and sailing whenever possible. My newly discovered Nordic Walking interest gave me an opportunity to do something sporty in the open air, irrespective of the weather conditions.
During the first few Nordic Walking expeditions we walked in the snow – last year there was snow on the ground until April. But the weather became warmer and warmer and while walking on the beach we began to notice some amber. We met other Nordic Walkers more frequently as well. So we kept up our exercise in this fashion, breathing fresh air and observing how spring was blossoming after the winter.
We saw Chinese mitten crabs at the seaside in summer. If the sum total of kilometres covered during our Nordic Walking sessions were to be counted, by the beginning of summer we could have made a journey from Vaivari to Kolka (around 100 km).
Sometimes I went out for a walk together with my wife, sometimes with the children (who are aged eleven and sixteen) and the dog. It is a great pleasure that we can get as far as twenty kilometres during a walk. It is important that parents conduct their sporting activities along with their children, otherwise the next generation may become even more sedentary than we are. This is an area in which I can remember my parents with a good word – there was no Nordic Walking then, but we did go trekking and skiing, and participated in boat trips.
When talking about the technique of Nordic Walking, I must note that I believe that the motions involved, the walking rhythm, are all given to us by nature and we do them automatically. The poles allow more involvement of the upper body and arms in the walking process and you can feel that all of your body is working.
Sometimes, when we do not meet any Nordic Walkers at the beach, the prints of their poles are still visible in the sand. It soon becomes obvious that somebody else does their Nordic Walking here. You are not alone.
It would be great if doctors prescribed not only medicines, but recommended various health promoting and sports-orientated activities. Nordic Walking poles are not expensive. There are plenty of groups and instructors, and different Nordic Walking events are held regularly. Nordic Walking is accessible. Nordic Walking is a series of natural movements which load the body safely and efficiently. Many of doctors do Nordic Walking. I recommend Nordic Walking both as a doctor and based on my personal experience – it does not require much, but it definitely provides good results.
I believe the values of human life need to be changed. People often find it important to dress trendy, to purchase luxury cars, and some people just... spend their time in shopping centres, but this is not enough to ensure a good quality of life. Will you be able to enjoy life if your health is poor due to your own negligence?
It is more important to do something good for your health, to be fit and in a good mood and to be able to spend time well with the people who are close to you. Everybody is responsible for their own health. I recommend Nordic Walking as one of the healthiest kinds of sporting activities, and one which provides joy in all seasons.
I wish you all good health and the joy that is achieved through an active and healthy lifestyle!
And let us encourage everyone who has not tried Nordic Walking. Go ahead and try it!
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Article in Latvian -
Veselības ministrs Juris Bārzdiņš: nūjošana neprasa daudz, bet sniedz tiešām labus rezultātus!
Sarunas par šo rakstu - www.nujotajiem.lv/lat/nujotajiem/jaunumi/?n=79
Article in Russian -
Министр здравоохранения Юрис Барздиньш: северная ходьба много не требует, но даёт действительно хороший результат!
Здесь происходят разговоры об этой статье - www.palki.lv/rus/nujotajiem/jaunumi/?n=79
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A San Vito di Cadore esiste un percorso ad anello per il nordic walking: Un bel percorso che permette di conoscere il fondovalle del Boite in comune di San Vito di Cadore.
Per un lungo tratto si percorre la pista ciclabile Calalzo-Cortina-Dobbiaco, che può considerarsi la spina dorsale di quest'anello appositamente studiato, e tabellato, per il nordic walking.(Il punto di partenza si trova a pochi passi dal Parkhotel Ladinia - www.hladinia.it).
Permette anche il collegamento con altre escursioni (strada regia) e la possibilità di accorciare l'anello completo.
Si raggiungono alcune tra le più belle zone di San Vito quali il bosco Brosolas, la frazione di Costa con la bella chiesetta, l'alveo del Boite nei pressi di San Floreano, il lago di MosigoNaturalmente da ogni dove il paesaggio è dominato dai tre colossi dolomitici : il monte Pelmo (m.3168), la Croda Marcora, l'Antelao (m.3264) la seconda cima delle Dolomiti (www.magicoveneto.it/Cadore/San-Vito-di-Cadore/Nordic-Walk...)
Flags of Finland,Sweden,Denmark and Finland. All feature the Nordic Cross
The Nordic Cross Flag, Nordic Cross or Scandinavian Cross is a pattern of flags usually associated with the flags of the Scandinavian countries of which it originated. All the Nordic countries have adopted such flags. The cross design symbolises Christianity and is depicted extending to the edges of the flag with the vertical part of the cross shifted to the hoist side as opposed to flags where the cross is centred on the flag. The first flag with this design was the Danish Dannebrog; thereafter, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and some of their subdivisions used this as inspiration for their own flags. The Norwegian flag was the first Nordic cross flag with three colours. Though the flags share this pattern, they have individual histories and symbolism.
Left to right: Bjarne Bakken, Sverre Johannesen, Dag Øiseth Larsen, Henning Jordkjend, Jon Gunnar Wold
The Nordic Museum, located on Djurgården, Stockholm, is dedicated to the cultural history and ethnography of Sweden from the early modern to contemporary periods.
The "Nordic Light" exhibition looks at what it means to live in a part of the world that has limited daylight during winter and almost endless daylight in summer.
Photos taken at the IFBB Nordic Championships in bodybuilding, fitness, classic bodybuilding, bodyfitness, bikinifitness, mens physique and womens physique.
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