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Hike to Health coming on June 18th

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

We are excited to announce that the summer Hike to Health event will be in Pisgah National Forest at Pink Beds this year. The event will be on June 18th. Be sure to save-the-date for the hiking event of the season that you will not want to miss. We will announce a registration start date soon.

Our third Hike to Health will take place at Pink Beds in Pisgah National Forest, N.C. We will be offering two different hikes to accommodate varying skill levels. Here are the details.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Distance: 4.3 Miles Trail

Climb: Few Hills

Highest Elevation: 3290 ft

Total Elevation Gain: 200 ftTrails/Pink Beds Loop

Stay tuned for more details about this event and for registration to open soon. Get your boots ready, we’re going hiking again!

Sign up today for Hike to Health

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Make sure you sign up by Oct. 14 to receive a Hike to Health event T-shirt. Don’t miss out on these awesome long sleeve T’s, sign up today! Call 1-866-790-WELL.

Pardee Hospital is hosting the next Hike to Health, on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Chimney Rock. Participants will be able to choose from three different hikes to accommodate all skill levels.

Choose from one of the following hikes (or stay later and do all three!):

Great Woodland Adventure – .6 mile guided trail which includes 12 discovery stations for kids and the kids-at-heart.

Hickory Nut Falls Trail – leisurely .75 mile hike to the base of the 404 ft. tall Hickory Nut Falls – 1.5 total round trip hike.

Four Seasons Trail – a strenuous trail for the avid hiker which starts at the meadows parking area and runs all the way to the top of the mountain (with access to Hickory Nut Falls).

Interested participants can register by calling 1-866-790-WELL. Registration is $15 per hiker, with no charge for children age 10 and under. Once you register, your tickets for admission into Chimney Rock will be mailed to you. Sign-up by Oct. 14 to receive a Hike to Health T-shirt.

Hikers receive giveaways, healthy refreshments, and free admission into Chimney Rock. Pardee Hospital promotes healthy and active lifestyles. Join us at Chimney Rock on October, 23 for our second Hike to Health. Hike begins at 9 a.m.

Register today by calling 1-866-790-WELL.

Hike to Health Commercial airs this week.

Monday, September 27th, 2010

The Obsidian collective just finished producing the Hike to Health commercial and it is set to run this week. I’ve added it to this post for your viewing enjoyment

Get your boots ready, we’re going hiking again!

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Hike to Health was such a great success back in June, that we have decided to have a fall Hike to Health on October 23. Be sure to save-the-date for the hiking event of the season that you will not want to miss.

Our second Hike to Health will take place at Chimney Rock State Park in Chimney Rock, N.C. We will be offering three different hikes to accommodate all skill levels:

1) Great Woodland Adventure – .6 mile guided trail which includes 12 discovery stations for kids and the kids-at-heart

2) Hickory Nut Falls Trail – leisurely .75 mile hike to the base of the 404 ft. tall Hickory Nut Falls (one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River) (1.5 total round trip hike)

3) Four Seasons Trail – moderate to strenuous trail which starts at the meadows parking area and runs all the way to the top of the mountain (with access to Hickory Nut Falls) – Four Seasons Trail alone is .6 miles, once it connects to Hickory Nut Falls Trail this adds on an additional .5 miles, making for a total round trip of approximately 2.2 miles

Click here to view a Chimney Rock trail map for more information.

Stay tuned for more details about this event and for registration to open in September. Get your boots ready, we’re going hiking again!

-L

French Broad River Classique Canoe – Race Day

Monday, April 26th, 2010

We were listening to the weather the whole way driving to the 2010 French Broad Classique Canoe Race. With approaching weather the race went off without a hitch and the rain held on for pretty much the whole event. As a sponsor of this race, it was made evident to us by the participants, as to how important health and wellness is and how fun it can be. There were folks as young as 15 to people in their 70s. We saw national record holders, an author and everyone in between. It was a close nit group that shared in the passion for the sport of paddling. We will post some interviews soon, but check out the photos below and you’ll find an amazing culture of athletes, families, and friends that all find wellness from good exercise, the outdoors, and fun.

On the river with Dr. Crane

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Dr. Crane speaks to us about the health benefits of canoeing and kayaking in WNC. With a focus on community wellness, Pardee is sponsoring the 2010 French Broad River Classique Canoe & Kayak Race that is being held this weekend. I went paddling with Dr. Crane to get some insight on a sport that he loves, check out the video below.

Below is where we launched from:

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French Broad River Classique Canoe & Kayak Race

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Pardee is sponsoring the 2010 French Broad River Classique Canoe & Kayak Race. This race is hosted by FB Canoe Racing, Inc., a North Carolina nonprofit corporation and is set for the weekend of April 24-25. You still have time to sign-up for the Classique or for The Fun Race.

Canoeing and kayaking are low impact activities that can improve your aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility. They also provide health benefits such as:

Cardiovascular fitness
Increased muscle strength from moving the paddle, particularly in the back, arms, shoulders and chest
Increased torso and leg strength, this from rotating the torso and applying pressure with your legs
Paddling is a low impact activity, this reduces the risk of wear-and-tear on joints and tissues
Kayaking and canoeing can be peaceful and meditative or can be exhilarating

Canoeing and kayaking can be done as a hobby, a competitive sport or as a fun activity. A Canoeing exercise program doesn’t just help you to lose fat, it also helps you to strengthen arm and shoulder muscles, reduce your waistline and lower blood pressure.

And remember that before beginning any exercise program, it is recommended that you should first consult a physician or other qualified health care provider.