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Eye Spy A Home In The Sky
March 16, 2017
Coming March 30, 2017. Sleep with one of the best views of London right outside your window. Not just any view, but a view from the London Eye…in one of the capsules of the London Eye! Yes, it’s a contest from TripAdvisor Rentals to spend the night in your own private glass room, decorated by […]
Race Across America
March 15, 2017
Coming June 13, 2017. The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race. The Race Across America, or RAAM, is an iconic race in its 35th year that traverses the continent. The race start on the west coast in Oceanside, California and travels approximately 3000 miles to the east coast, finishing in Annapolis, Maryland. Here are some impressive stats: it crosses 12 […]
Antigua Sailing Week 2017
March 14, 2017
Coming April 29, 2017. Escape to the beautiful, Caribbean island of Antigua for Antigua Sailing Week. This annual, world class yacht regatta, known as the “‘granddaddy’ of Caribbean sailing events” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. An average of 150-200 yachts with 1500 participants, compete in yachts ranging in size from 24 feet to over 100 feet […]
The Dirty Leprechaun 5K
March 13, 2017
Coming March 18, 2017. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day by getting down and dirty! It’s The Dirty Leprechaun 5K, a fun, mud-filled obstacle race held at Lee Farms in Tualatin, Oregon, just south of Portland. Some of the 20+ obstacles to contend with include the Leaping Leprechauns, Teeter Totters, The Wiggle Workout, Mud-Pit Limbo, and Shoe Snatcher. […]
Cycle Zydeco
March 10, 2017
Coming April 19, 2017. Described as a festival on wheels. It’s Cycle Zydeco, a four-day ride through southern Louisiana, home of delicious Cajun food, gators, swamps, music, and good times! The route is on paved roads that are mostly flat. It’s 5 days of parties and 4 days of cycling, covering an average of 40 miles per day and […]
Margarita Madness 5K
March 9, 2017
Various dates and locations in 2017. Is it a race or a party? It’s both with the Margarita Madness 5K! The party/race begins after dark and is open to people with all levels of fitness. Expect a fun atmosphere along the course and once you cross the finish line, there will be a margarita waiting […]
International Women’s Day
March 7, 2017
Coming March 8, 2017. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day – a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women around the world and to take action to make a more gender inclusive environment. This year’s theme is “Be Bold for Change”, and it logically builds on last year’s theme of gender parity. A wide variety of talks, […]
Total Solar Eclipse
March 6, 2017
Coming August 21, 2017. A coast to coast event that doesn’t happen that often…it’s this year’s total solar eclipse! This is the first total solar eclipse in the continental United States in 38 years, and it starts in Salem, Oregon around 10:15am (PDT) and exits on the east coast near Charleston, South Carolina around 2:40pm […]
Green Sock Half & Shamrock’n Race
March 3, 2017
Coming March 12, 2017. Get your green on! Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the Green Sock Half & Shamrock’n Race at Burnaby Lake. Choose from half marathon, half marathon relay, 7 miler, or 5K scenic courses in this stunning wildlife sanctuary circling the lake that was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago. Those Canadian’s know […]
Elevate II – The Women’s Ski Camp at Jackson Hole
March 2, 2017
Coming March 6, 2017. Elevate your skiing with the Elevate II Women’s Ski Camp at Jackson Hole! This popular Wyoming resort hosts 4 days of glorious skiing with top women coaches and headlining pro-athletes Jess McMillan, Kim Havell and Crystal Wright. Aimed at intermediate and advanced level skiers, there will be daily instruction, video analysis sessions, […]
ReddyYeti
March 1, 2017
Starting March 6, 2017. Hey TrailblazerGirls, we just discovered a way for you to save some money! Interested? Of course you are! Our friends at ReddyYeti have a website that introduces you to outdoor startups with cool, new products in the world of climbing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, surfing, kayaking, and just about any activity we […]
Elite Cycling’s Women Only Training Camp
February 28, 2017
Coming April 29, 2017. Are you in training for a cycling race? Then you should look into Elite Cycling’s Women Only Training Camp. It’s a week-long program held in Costa Blanca. This area along the southeastern coast of Spain is a popular destination for cyclist with a wide range of climbs, varied terrain, and a moderate, Spring […]
Mardi Gras Mayhem 5K
February 22, 2017
Coming February 25, 2017. Can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras? Check out the Mardi Gras Mayhem 5K in Seattle’s Magnuson Park. This fun party/5K run includes beads (of course!), a feather boa station, and some surprises at each mile marker. The route has scenic views of Lake Washington and is mostly flat, […]
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K Run/1K Walk
February 21, 2017
Coming March 25, 2017. Nothing says spring more than cherry blossoms, and hopefully you’ll see plenty of them at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K Run/1K Walk. This is the third annual, weekend-long event based in this Atlanta, Georgia. A scenic route awaits you with 140 flowering cherry trees and rolling hills. There will be awards and […]
Mt Seymour’s Shred for the Cause “Locals Edition”
February 17, 2017
Now through March 27, 2017. Mondays…groan. Yes, Mondays can be tough, but here’s something to look forward to on Monday nights. Grab your TrailblazerGirl-friends and head to Mt Seymour in North Vancouver for their Shred for the Cause “Locals Edition”. This British Columbia ski resort, known as the “locals’ mountain”, is open for night skiing […]
2017 Peak to Valley Race
February 16, 2017
Coming February 24, 2017. Peak to Valley. The name says it all. This unique giant slalom race at Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb starts at Saddle, the peak of Whistler Mountain, and finishes in the valley at Dusty’s in Creekside. It’s the longest race of its kind at a thigh-burning, more than 5K length, 180 gates, and a […]
Singles Line Speed Dating at Killington
February 14, 2017
Coming February 14, 2017. Happy Valentine’s Day! If you don’t have a date yet, don’t fret. The folks at Killington Resort may have a solution for you. How about speed dating on the Snowdon Triple chair lift? From noon until 2pm, check out the single skier/rider line and chat with your potential soul mate on […]
Valentine’s Day Snowshoe Fondue at Grouse Mountain
February 13, 2017
Coming February 14, 2017. Haven’t planned anything yet for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day? Check out the Valentine’s Day Snowshoe Fondue at Grouse Mountain. Enjoy an hour-long guided tour through serene alpine trails on snowshoes just 15 minutes from Vancouver in Beautiful British Columbia. After this invigorating trek, feast on a delicious chocolate fondue. Snow and chocolate […]
My Muddy Valentine
February 10, 2017
Coming February 11, 2017. Put on your pink and…get ready for the mud! It’s My Muddy Valentine, a 5K, mud-filled obstacle race at Lee Farms in Tualatin, just south of Portland, Oregon. Bring your significant other, your best TrailblazerGirl-friend, or come solo to meet someone as you scramble through obstacles like Hay Barrel Love Scale, The Wiggle Workout, Shoe […]
Cupid’s Undie Run
February 9, 2017
Various dates and locations in February 2017. Want to run a mile in your undies? If that’s a big yes, then you need to sign up for one of the Cupid’s Undie Runs near you! It’s actually around a mile and you really don’t have to run in your undies if you don’t want to. What […]
2017 Audi FIS Women’s Ski World Cup at Squaw Valley
February 8, 2017
Coming March 9, 2017. What ski resort is California’s only host of the Winter Olympics to date? If you know your Olympic history, you know that it was Squaw Valley back in 1960. And this fabled site is the location for the 2017 Audi FIS Women’s Ski World Cup, the International Ski Federation’s top international circuit of alpine […]
Llama Trekking in Utah with Adventures in Good Company
February 7, 2017
Coming May 2, 2017. Unplug and unwind in the Beehive State. Join Adventure in Good Company for their week-long Llama Trekking in Utah tour. You’ll be exploring the high desert canyons of Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument with your own personal llama carrying all your heavy items. Get yourself in good shape since there will be 3-6 […]
Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
February 6, 2017
Coming February 12, 2017. A match making run! The Coronado Valentine’s Day Run is a fun way to be active and to possibility meet your Valentine! At registration, you get to choose the bib that meets your situation: Available, Taken, or It’s Complicated (you decide how to interpret this!). During the run, it’ll be easy […]
Dinner in the Sky – Vancouver
February 3, 2017
Coming July 1-31, 2017. Don’t be late for your reservation or drop your napkin in the middle of dinner! This summer, Vancouver is in for a treat…Dinner in the Sky is a bucket list adventure that has you over 150 feet off the ground, sitting at a floating dining table. You are strapped into your chair with a […]