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The Nation’s Triathlon
May 8, 2014
Coming September 7, 2014. Touted as America’s Premier Triathlon, The Nation’s Triathlon is certainly a postcard-perfect race, and it benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The 40K bike and 10K run routes are mostly flat, very fast, and closed to all car traffic. See many of Washington, DC’s historical landmarks along the way – Jefferson […]
S-cape Travel’s Piedmont – Barolo Wine Walking Group Trip
May 5, 2014
Coming September 10, 2014. Andiamo! Join S-cape Travel’s Piedmont – Barolo Wine Walking Group Trip. This 7-day journey through the Piedmont area of northern Italy is filled with delicious local discoveries, regional wine, and 3-6 hours of walking the glorious countryside of the Langhe region between the Alps and the Apennine Mountains. This women’s only […]
Eager Beaver Surf Co. Workshops
May 2, 2014
Coming June 15, June 29, July 13, and July 27, 2014. DIY enthusiast? Love SUP or surfing? Combine the two by heading to Eager Beaver Surf Co. in Bend, Oregon for their board building workshop. By the end of the 7-day workshop, you will have your very own handcrafted, hollow core wooden surfboard or standup […]
Chincoteague Annual Pony Swim
May 2, 2014
Coming July 30, 2014. For an event that’s a little out of the ordinary, check out the Chincoteague Annual Pony Swim. About 150 wild Chinocotegue Ponies (AKA Assateague Horses) and their foals are rounded up by “Saltwater Cowboys” to swim across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island, off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. After a […]
Escape Haven’s Surf Camp & Health Retreat in Byron Bay, NSW Australia
May 1, 2014
Various dates in 2014. Interested in a surf and yoga retreat but don’t want to “rough it”? Try Escape Haven’s Surf Camp & Health Retreat held in Byron Bay, close to the easternmost point of mainland Australia. With an intimate group of only 8 women, you’ll enjoy a luxury beachfront villa, complete with its own […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon
April 30, 2014
Coming August 4, 2014. Head to the Emerald Isle for the second annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon. This fun half marathon takes you through the Dublin City Center past famous landmarks including Ha’Penny bridge, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Audoen’s Church, and wait for it… the Guinness Brewery! About 10,000 runners are expected to […]
CycloFemme Global Women’s Cycling Day
April 29, 2014
Coming May 11, 2014. A fun Mother’s Day event to celebrate women on bikes. CycloFemme Global Women’s Cycling Day is an annual ride in various cities around the world. At the time of this writing, there are 214 rides registered in 41 states and 19 countries! These are fun, non-competitive rides, mostly through urban areas. […]
Amazing Earthfest, Kanab, Utah
April 28, 2014
Coming May 11, 2014. A festival that celebrates the wonders and beauty of the outdoors. Come to southern Utah to the Amazing Earthfest to experience 7-days of exercising your body, mind, and soul. There are guided hikes, outdoor yoga, ATV tours, mountain bike rides, nature films, art exhibitions, geology and ecology workshops, and much more. […]
Wild in Petoskey by Outdoor Book Club
April 25, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. Love books, the great outdoors, and camping? Check out the Outdoor Book Club! They have some fantastic active trips and workshops for women combined with lively discussions about a particular book. One of the trips that caught our attention is Wild in Petoskey, Michigan. Highlights include a 3.3 mile hike on […]
Glow Bash! 5K
April 24, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. Like scavenger hunts? Like glow in the dark races? Well, combine the two and you get the Glow Bash! 5K! Teams of two or more attempt to solve 11 clues and get to a location to complete the solution. There will be some off-the-wall activities along the route to […]
Run or Dye 5K
April 24, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. Get ready to have some colorful fun! The Run or Dye 5K is a blast of all the colors of the rainbow. You can run, walk, skip, dance, anything you like to move forward through the 5K course as you are showered with safe, eco-friendly, technicolor powdered dye. Wear […]
Rock Climbing Retreat by The Women’s Wilderness Institute
April 23, 2014
Coming May 16 and September 19, 2014. Join The Women’s Wilderness Institute for their 3-day Rock Climbing Retreat. Aimed at beginning and intermediate climbers, you’ll head to Vedauwoo, Wyoming, known to the Arapaho Indians as “Land of the Earthborn Spirit” and an excellent climbing area. The granite rock formations are ideal for learning crack and face […]
Run Like a Mother 5K
April 23, 2014
May 11, 2014. Various locations throughout the country. Created and inspired by women, the Run Like a Mother 5K event is the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. A family friendly event, the kid’s will start off the day with a timed 1-mile race (how cute!), and then ladies, you’re on for the 5K race […]
Dominion Riverrock, Richmond, Virginia
April 22, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. It’s the start of the outdoor festivals, and one of the highlights on the East Coast is Dominion Riverrock in Richmond, Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts revel in 3 days of events, demos, and competitions in trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, freestyle biking, and adventure racing. Free concerts, opportunities […]
Surfing and Lifestyle Immersion Retreat for Women by Northwest Women’s Surf Camps
April 21, 2014
Coming July 26, 2014. Our friends at Northwest Women’s Surf Camps alerted us to a fantastic retreat that’s sure to be a winner. Their Surfing and Lifestyle Immersion Retreat, held in the beach resort town of Seaside, Oregon, is a great way to relax, surf, and experience the Pacific Northwest with a small group of […]
Incan Adventure & Machu Picchu by WHOA Travel
April 21, 2014
Coming June 24, 2014. One of the wonders of the world! Join WHOA Travel for their Incan Adventure and Machu Picchu trip this summer. This boutique high adventure travel company for women by women has planned an active, trek to some amazing locations in Peru. Highlights include walking the 4-day Salcantay trek to Machu Picchu, a […]
National Park Week
April 18, 2014
Coming April 19 through 27, 2014. It’s that time of year again…and the theme is “National Park Week: Go Wild!” Head outside and you’re sure to be near one of the more than 400 national parks throughout the US that are offering free events like the Living History Weekend at Gettysburg or the Historic Waterfront […]
The GoPro Mountain Games, Vail, Colorado
April 16, 2014
Coming June 5, 2014. A great way to kick-off the summer! The GoPro Mountain Games is the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, music and mountain lifestyle. Held in beautiful Vail, Colorado, you can compete in nine sports and 25 disciplines including: x-country, slopestyle and road cycling, freestyle, 8-Ball, sprint and extreme kayaking, raft cross, World Cup […]
Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC)
April 16, 2014
Coming August 2, 2014. An annual bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country. In 2013, the Pan-Mass Challenge cyclists raised an impressive $39 million to support adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund! They hope to top […]
The White Mountains of New Hampshire by WomanTours
April 15, 2014
Coming July 6, 2014. Join WomanTours for their White Mountains of New Hampshire cycling tour. Stay in impressive grand hotels and view stunning scenery on this moderate to advanced level tour as you loop through the White Mountains. There will be some steep climbs (feel free to take the shuttle if you need a break!) […]
Day Hiking the Swiss Alps by Adventures in Good Company
April 14, 2014
Coming August 28, 2014. Stunning natural beauty. Join Adventures in Good Company for their Day Hiking the Swiss Alps trip. With 4-6 hours of hiking each day, highlights include panoramic views of the Monte Rosa Massif, pristine alpine lakes, mountain meadows and valley, and a view over the second-largest glacier in the Alps. Stay in […]
RSVP 2
April 11, 2014
Coming August 16, 2014. Challenge yourself with a 2-day, 270-mile bike ride from Seattle to Vancouver, British Columbia. The RSVP 2 travels scenic back roads with 106 miles the first day to Bellingham, Washington and 82 miles on day two to Vancouver. To top it off, there’s a fun festival at the finish line with […]
GO Fest, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival
April 8, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. A favorite TrailblazerGirl year-round destination, Whistler in British Columbia, Canada is hosting the inaugural GO Fest, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival. A full line up of outdoor events and a free concert series await with this celebration of outdoor activities in a beautiful mountain setting. Events include a mountain bike race in […]
Arc’teryx Women’s Ski/Snowboard Camps, Whistler
March 28, 2014
Coming April 12, 2014. Enjoy one of the last late season women’s ski/snowboard clinics available. Head to Whistler, British Columbia, Canada for the Arc’teryx Women’s Ski/Snowboard Camp. At the largest ski resort in North America, you’ll be treated to perfect snow conditions, beautiful surroundings, varied terrain, and miles of groomed and powder runs. Over the […]