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Earth Day 2017
April 21, 2017
Coming April 22, 2017. Tomorrow is Earth Day, so it’s time to give a shout out to this year’s theme of Environmental and Climate Literacy. It’s our responsibility to learn about climate change and what we can do to support environmental and climate laws and policies, promote green technologies and recycling, and ways to be more environmentally […]
Sisterhood Women’s Travel Outback Rock & Rail Adventure
April 20, 2017
Coming August 30, 2017. An Outback adventure to remember! Join Sisterhood Women’s Travel for their 10-day Outback Rock and Rail Adventure. Highlights include: a sunrise tour of Uluru, the sacred and spectacular sandstone monolith; 2-days on The Ghan (originally the Afghan Express, honoring the Afghan camel drivers), Australia’s legendary passenger train that takes you through the heart […]
Oh, Canada! with TDA Global Cycling
April 19, 2017
Coming June 3, 2017. Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation on 2 wheels, eh! The Oh, Canada! tour with TDA Global Cycling takes you across the country from the archipelago of Haida Gwaii to St. John’s, Newfoundland. It’s a 8,780 km (5,456 miles) journey cycling over 80 days with 16 rest days, and 2 travel days. Experience all […]
Vancouver Sun Run
April 18, 2017
Coming April 23, 2017. Super-duper popular! The Vancouver Sun Run, in our favorite coastal British Columbia city, is the largest 10K in Canada and the third largest timed 10K in North America with a whopping, projected participation of up to 50K this year. This well organized race starts in staggered waves to ensure smooth running for […]
REI Outessa Kirkwood
April 17, 2017
Coming July 14, 2017. A long weekend in the great outdoors specifically organized for women. Join the folks at REI for their second annual Outessa program in Kirkwood, California. Choose from hundreds of activities and classes such as rock climbing, paddle boarding, outdoor photography, camping, yoga, trail running, wilderness survival, and so much more. Select fancy […]
Northwest Maritime Center’s Race to Alaska
April 14, 2017
Coming June 8, 2017. Push your limits on the water. It’s the Race to Alaska (R2AK) hosted by the Northwest Maritime Center. Start in Port Townsend, Washington and travel 750 miles to Ketchikan, Alaska. No motors – just human or wind power. No support – nobody following along with a food drop, no pre-arranged help, […]
MINDFUL MOSAIC Women’s Retreat
April 13, 2017
Coming April 28, 2017. Say hola to the MINDFUL MOSAIC Women’s Retreat! Be prepared to be inspired and refreshed after the 6 day/5 night escape at Sanarà which aptly translates to “you will heal”. This luxury, eco-friendly boutique hotel in Tulum, Mexico sits on a stunning, white sand beach in the Riviera Maya. The program includes daily chakra-themed workshops, […]
2017 National Park Week
April 12, 2017
Coming April 15-23, 2017. It’s almost mid-April…don’t think about your taxes (hopefully you’ve already filed!)…think about National Park Week! That’s right, April is when there are oodles of activities going on at the National Parks: ranger led hikes, battle demonstrations, birding walks, parades, bike rides, Olympic distance triathlons, and more. Plus there’s free admission to all the parks on […]
Breck Epic
April 11, 2017
Coming August 13, 2017. A challenge with altitude and some of the best backcountry loops around. It’s the Breck Epic, as in Breckenridge, Colorado where this 6-day mountain bike race takes place. With a total of 240 miles and about 40K (no, that’s not a typo, it’s 40 thousand!) feet of vertical gain and loss […]
Hatfield McCoy Marathon
April 10, 2017
Coming June 10, 2017. Happily the feud is over! We’re talking about the infamous feud between the Hatfield and the McCoy families, and they’ve since replaced their feud with something much preferred wth the Hatfield McCoy Marathon. Start the weekend off with a pasta dinner the night before the race and an entertaining skit with actors […]
Camp Crystal Kai
April 7, 2017
Coming May 15, 2017. Discover North Carolina’s Gem with Camp Crystal Kai. Head to the Tar Heel State for a week-long, all-inclusive getaway for water-loving TrailblazerGirls. Enjoy morning yoga, surfing, and SUP clinics and sessions on the clear waters of the Crystal Coast. Explore the nearby marine sanctuary with wild horses and the quaint seaside […]
Fit & Fly Girl Ibiza Retreat
April 6, 2017
Coming August 5, 2017. A TrailblazerGirl-friend getaway on the island of Ibiza! Join Fit & Fly Girl for their Ibiza Retreat, a weeklong exploration of this dichotomy of exciting nightlife and low key hippie relaxation. Enjoy daily fitness classes (HIIT, cardio, strength, and conditioning), a morning yoga class taught by a local yogi, a kayaking trip and […]
BADWATER Salton Sea
April 5, 2017
Coming April 30, 2017. Twenty eight hours to complete 81 miles with a total elevation gain of over 9000 feet. Just some of the challenges of the BADWATER Salton Sea. Two or three person teams run together (this is not a relay) starting at Salton City (elevation 234 feet below sea level) and finishing at Palomar […]
Ladies AllRide Clinic
April 4, 2017
Coming July 8, 2017. Love mountain biking? Then hurry and sign up for the Ladies AllRide Clinic. These very popular mountain bike skills camps are held in various locations but the only one in 2017 that isn’t sold out yet is the one at the Grand Targhee Resort in Wyoming. As the first downhill mountain […]
Mammoth Mountain’s Pond Skim
April 3, 2017
Coming April 23, 2017. Swim suits and skis? Yes, at Pond Skim, Mammoth Mountain’s fun annual event! At 11,053 feet, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort boasts the highest summit of any California resort, and this year garnered an impressive 540″ of snow at the main lodge. For Pond Skim, the first crazy (oops, we mean lucky!) skiers and […]
“25 Grand Slam” at the Hotel Commonwealth
March 31, 2017
Coming 2017 MLB Season. This is the ultimate gift for a Boston Red Sox fan. The Hotel Commonwealth, a luxury hotel in Boston’s Kenmore Square, is offering a special package called the “25 Grand Slam”. A very cute double pun for an incredible opportunity including 2 nights in a 2 bedroom suite overlooking Fenway Park, 6 premium […]
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
March 30, 2017
Coming May 6, 2017. You may not have a race car, but you can take a lap around the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sign up for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and about at mile 6 of the half marathon, you’ll enter the Indy 500 Speedway, running a full 2.5 miles where those race cars reach […]
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
March 28, 2017
Coming May 20, 2017. Known as Australia’s most stunning running festival. The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is a destination race with sun, sand, gorgeous scenery, and colorful kites! There’s a distance for everyone from the 1.5K Kids’ Gallop to the 60K Ultra Marathon. Most of the race distances hug the southernmost coastline, granting panoramic vistas and […]
SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon
March 27, 2017
Coming April 30, 2017. Get ready for a day in the park! It’s the SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon held in New York’s iconic Central Park. The most visited urban park in the United States and it’s also a National Historic Landmark, is a beautiful setting for this all-women race. You’ll loop around Central Park twice – […]
SheJumps Alpine Finishing School
March 24, 2017
Coming April 15 and 22, 2017. Think you’re too old for finishing school? Not this one! It’s the SheJumps Alpine Finishing School that will polish your skills in ski mountaineering at Revelstoke in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. This is for those fit ladies with previous backcountry experience and advanced skiing abilities. Over the course of a […]
Baffin Island: Polar Bears and Glaciers with AdventureWomen
March 22, 2017
Coming August 14, 2017. Here’s one for the bucket list. Join AdventureWomen for their Baffin Island: Polar Bears and Glaciers tour. Baffin Island, the largest island in Canada, is located in the far northern territory of Nunavut and is home to polar bears, caribou, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, Arctic wolf and bowhead whale. The 7-day itinerary […]
Tofino Expeditions’ Kayaking Venice and the Laguna
March 21, 2017
Coming September 12 and September 25, 2017. A unique way to see the beautiful city of Venice. Check out Tofino Expedition’s Kayaking Venice and the Laguna, a 10-day adventure in this city well-known for its canals. Sea kayaks will be used to explore the protected waters of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the various sestieri (districts) […]
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
March 20, 2017
Coming April 2017. Happy first day of Spring! Celebrate Spring with the beauty of millions of colorful flowers at the Tulip Festival in Washington’s Skagit Valley. This area, just about an hour north of Seattle, is awash with blooms in April (though some of the daffodils are starting to peak out right now). The local tulip growers […]
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
March 17, 2017
Coming April 2, 2017. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! When you’re done celebrating today with your best green outfit and green beer, you can make it last a little longer with the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K in a couple of weeks. Head to the Windy City for a fun race that is known as the […]