Join York Nordic and our parent company, Motivation Mindset Labs, for an inspiring virtual adventure that departs on January 4th, 2026. Our expedition will help you move with purpose, form lasting habits, and contribute to real-world research on walking, mood, and motivation.

Together, we’ll explore 4 of the world’s most iconic walking routes starting Jan 4th, 2026 — all from wherever you are:

1. Camino de Santiago (Spain) – your first summit of focus and persistence
2. Kalalau Trail (Hawaii, USA) – a test of steady progress and inner drive
3. Tour du Mont Blanc (France, Italy, Switzerland) – a climb toward balance and resilience
4. Inca's Trail to Machu Picchu (Peru) – a celebration of rhythm, beauty, and joy in movement

This virtual walk study is designed for all levels of walkers — from those setting a goal to reach the mailbox without stopping, to those working toward 5,000 or even 10,000 steps a day. Everyone customizes their goals to fit unique needs, abilities, and ignite motivation.

 Participants Receive: 

• Motivation Maps – 4 maps mailed to help visualize your progress and track personal goals, your kickoff welcome pack will arrive before our departure on November 2nd.
• Daily motivational messages – daily text messages with pics/videos of the walk you are on to keep you inspired and accountable as we complete each challenge.
• Goal-setting guidance - initial mailing kickoff package helps you clarify your “why” by developing SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) goals based on your interest in balance, activity, strength, or adventure.
• Weekly reflection – shared anonymized reflections from the entire community each Sunday.
• Research summary report – mailed to you to summarize any group change in mood and motivation after we complete our program and build healthy habits together.
• Carved wooden medal – mailed to you to celebrate your journey and your contribution to research after we complete our program.

Whether you’re preparing for a trip, staying balanced for those with a neurological condition, rebuilding strength after joint replacement surgery, starting a weight loss journey, or simply seeking motivation to walk more, this challenge meets you where you are and provides daily snippets to ignite and sustain your motivation to keep moving forward.

Support research. Strengthen your resolve. Achieve your goals.

Join the York Nordic Virtual Walking Challenge by Dec 28th and begin your climb up Camino de Santiago beginning on Jan 4th!

Signups by Dec 19th will receive kickoff package shipments by Dec 25th --- what a great gift idea!!!