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Kalalau Trail, Kauai
May 24, 2012
Hike the Fantasy Island. What’s known as one of the most beautiful coastal hikes in the entire world, the Nā Pali Coast on the island of Kauai (Hawaii) blends the majesty of steep mountains right alongside the tropical Pacific. This trail, which you’ve likely seen in movies and TV countless times, is no casual hike. […]
Minaret Station
May 21, 2012
Wanna get away? We mean really, really get away… to a luxury resort accessible only by helicopter. Minaret Station in the New Zealand mountains is isolated within a glacially carved valley and surrounded by mountain peaks as well as native bush and wildlife. The suites are sumptuous, and the activities are awesome and include heli […]
Overland Track bushwalk in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
May 14, 2012
While the US has its Appalachian Trail, Tasmania has its Overland Track spanning some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world. The track is a 6-day, 65 km walk through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park system has quotas so that the trail doesn’t get overrun, so folks will need to signup […]
naked Retreat
May 11, 2012
We leave no stone unturned in our travels, and we’ve discovered a magical place a couple of hours outside Shanghai, which also happens to be listed as one of 2012’s best new hotels by Conde Nast. Imagine a bamboo forest and tranquil tea plantation on a 60-acre resort where natural, green materials are used to […]
Hiking the Matterhorn (Zermatt, Switzerland)
May 10, 2012
Another one for TrailblazerGirl’s bucket list… hike the Matterhorn! With more than 400 km of marked hiking and walking trails in and around the surrounding towns of Zermatt, Täsch and Randa, the Matterhorn area is truly one of the world’s great destinations for hikers. Don’t worry about the altitudes either because there are mountain railways […]
Rancho La Puerta
May 8, 2012
About 1.5 hours inland from San Diego, and just over the border, is the wondrous Rancho La Puerta in Tecate. Noted as one of the World’s Best Destination Spas, they’re now hosting week-long health and fitness programs with the goal of enriching your mind, body and spirit through exercise, relaxation and luxurious surroundings. Their regular […]
Opening of the Wales Coast Path
April 30, 2012
Opening May 5, 2012. A bit of trivia…which is the first country to provide a formal trail encompassing its entire coastline… the answer is Wales and the Wales Coast Path is opening for the first time this week. The 870 mile (1400 km) trail will run from Chester in the north to Chepstow in the […]
Peter Island Resort and Spa, British Virgin Islands
April 19, 2012
TrailblazerGirl loves to get her friends together to hike and bike and kayak and sail and snorkel and dive and… wait a minute… how about all of this on your own private luxury island resort? The Peter Island Resort and Spa in the British Virgin Islands can even be rented out by you and your […]
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa on Addu Atoll in the Maldives
April 12, 2012
Okay TrailblazerGirls, imagine that your daily “training” routine includes beach yoga, night snorkeling, scuba diving, beach Frisbee, swimming, night fishing, nature hikes, bike tours and sumptuous meals all in a luxurious setting… in the Maldives. Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa on the Addu Atoll in the Maldives, a few hundred miles off the southern tip […]
Amangiri Resort in Canyon Point, Utah
April 11, 2012
Sometimes you just gotta plan a TrailblazerGirl getaway yourself, and the Amangiri Resort in Canyon Point, Utah is the place to do it… offering private yoga classes, guided hikes, climbing and horseback riding with luxury accommodations in some of the most breath-taking landscape in the Southwest. This winner of Travel+Leisure’s USA 2011 Design Award for Best […]
BetterRide Mountain Bike Camps for Women 2012
March 23, 2012
There are times to be competitive and times not to be, and the 2012 women’s mountain bike camps by BetterRide are designed to teach you the skills to be a great rider but doing so in a supportive atmosphere. Their 3-day camps cover everything from understanding your position and setting-up your bike for optimal riding […]
Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course
March 20, 2012
So maybe whacking at a little ball isn’t your cup of tea, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still walk the course doing something else. What we grew up calling Frisbee Golf has matured into the more generically called Disc Golf with its own rules and courses and varied discs for different situations. One of […]
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2012
March 19, 2012
So a little perspective, since Avon walks started in 2003, the joggers and walkers (you) have donated more than $740 million to breast cancer programs around the world. And, this year, walks are scheduled starting in April and continuing through October in major cities from Houston to Chicago to San Francisco. It’s a wonderful way […]
Adventurous Women: Stand Up Paddle Board Sunset Eco Penguin Tour Melbourne
March 15, 2012
Maybe a weekend in Melbourne isn’t on your itinerary (yet), but it should be because you’d be able to partake in, what at first seems to be just a basic Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) lesson, but then turns into an incredible visit to, believe it or not, a penguin colony. Over 500 penguins have […]
Women’s Quest: Costa Rica Surf and Yoga Adventure
March 14, 2012
Luxurious relaxation as defined by Women’s Quest for their Costa Rica Surf and Yoga Adventure: Wake-up in your air-conditioned poolside villa with its granite stone tub surrounded by tropical gardens, all decorated with classic Indonesian furniture. Then, enjoy fresh coffee from Costa Rica, locally grown pineapple and papaya and a gourmet organic meal. And then […]
GirlVentures Mentoring Program
March 8, 2012
Calling out to all you TrailblazerGirls in the Bay Area. I know you’re busy but if you do find yourself with a little time, or maybe you’re just between gigs, Girlz Climb On is seeking mentors for their after-school rock climbing program in Belmont, San Francisco and Oakland. You just need a little climbing experience (and […]
Daffodil Hill in Amador County
March 5, 2012
Sometimes images of a beautiful place somewhere far away is just the remedy for a Monday morning. Up in the Gold Country of Calfiornia, in Amador County, is the tranquil and lovely Daffofil Hill: the perfect scene for a relaxing hike where you can soak in the beauty of the flowering daffodils that blanket this […]
ArborTrek Canopy Adventures at Smugglers’ Notch
February 27, 2012
Zip lines have been all the rage, and they are definitely loads of fun, but finally someone thought to keep one up year-round so you can enjoy screaming above the treetops while towering over a winter wonderland. In case it’s new to you, Smugglers’ Notch is a resort in Vermont’s Green Mountains, and this is […]
K2’s Ultimate Groove Telemark Camps for Women
February 24, 2012
Hey buddy, not all skiing is downhill. For those cross-country types, K2’s has launched a series of telemark camps for women throughout the season at various resorts. Coming up in 2012 are camps in the Aspen Highlands (CO), Sunapee (NH) and even Norway. The camps, now in their 10th season, are led by former national telemark […]
Las Olas Surf Safaris for Women
February 22, 2012
Sometimes a girl just needs to get away from the cold, and that’s when we start dreaming of the beach. Las Olas Surf Safaris is one of the most famous surf camps for women. Their week long camps are in Mexico and start in February (2012) and continue through to May. But don’t just think surfing. […]
Roxy All Star Snow Camp at Whistler-Blackcomb
February 16, 2012
Whistler-Blackcomb is consistently rated the top ski resort in North America (note that we said North America, so that includes all of the resorts in the US and Canada). It’s really two mountains: Whistler and Blackcomb which sit side-by-side, and we’ve had the fortunate experience of skiing here all day without seeing even a peep […]
Alta Blue Angels for Women
February 14, 2012
Ski season is here, and it’s time to head over to one of our favorite spots in Utah again. Alta is offering a special two-day program for women who ski at an intermediate level: green and blue runs. The goal is to improve your confidence and your style. Our favorite part is that you’ll get […]
Squaw Valley’s Women of Winter Program
February 10, 2012
Here’s what our friends at Squaw say… “For Women who LOVE TO SKI! Take your skiing to the next level, fine tune your skills and ski Squaw’s legendary terrain like you own it! Designed for strong intermediate to expert abilities, these programs provide a fun and supportive environment to develop new skills, build confidence and, […]
Snowshoeing in Yosemite
January 30, 2012
Now that we are finally starting to get a little snow on the ground, we’re anxious to head up to Yosemite National Park for a snowshoeing adventure. Yosemite is gorgeous in the winter, and you can avoid the crowds like those experienced in the summer months. Explore the quiet beauty of Yosemite by joining the […]