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Creede Donkey Dash
June 9, 2023
Coming June 10, 2023. A fun and unique 10 mile race with a furry, four-legged friend! Not your typical four-legged friend, but with a burro at the Creede Donkey Dash! Creede is a historic silver mining town nestled in the heart of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. The sport of pack burro racing harkens back to […]
Sylvan Dale Mother’s Day Weekend Package
May 5, 2023
Coming May12-14, 2023. Giddy up! Head to the Sylvan Dale Ranch about an hour’s drive from Denver for their Mother’s Day Weekend Package. This authentic working dude ranch offers a relaxing getaway at their 3,200-acre property in the foothills west of Loveland, Colorado. The package included 2 nights lodging, 5 meals including a generous Mother’s […]
2023 Shamrock Shuffle Snowshoe Race
March 17, 2023
Coming March 18, 2023. Happy St. Patrick’s Day – hope you have green on! Tomorrow is the ninth annual Vail Recreation District Krueger Family Shamrock Shuffle. Head to the Vail Nordic Center trails for a family friendly event that includes two race categories: snowshoes and running (with or without traction devices). Choose from either the […]
Dunton Destinations
June 25, 2021
How about a getaway to a perfectly restored ghost town? Dunton Destinations offers it all with log cabins, glamping tents, an 1885 authentic saloon, a restored 19th century bathhouse, hiking trails, horseback riding, and more. Located in the Colorado Rockies, about 25 miles southwest of Telluride, this upscale resort provides accommodations in hand-built, authentically restored log […]
Women’s Snowshoe Adventure Hike with Life’s 2 Short Fitness
March 5, 2021
Coming March 5, 2021. Burn some calories while having fun! Join Life’s 2 Short Fitness for their Women’s Snowshoe Adventure Hike. The clinic will be lead by experienced guides trained in Wilderness First Aid and Avalanche Awareness/safety and rescue and will start off by covering the essentials like snowshoe fitting, techniques, packing list, preparation, and tips […]
Beaver Creek Running Series: Snowshoe Edition
February 26, 2021
Coming February 28, and March 21, 2021. A running race on snow! The Beaver Creek Running Series: Snowshoe Edition is held on Colorado’s beautiful Beaver Creek Mountain and is one of the largest and longest running snowshoe races in the country. There are three event days though you can choose to participate in a single […]
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
February 18, 2020
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a 789 acre animal rescue and educational facility in Keenesburg, Colorado, just north of Denver. More than 500 exotic animals including lions, leopards, coati mundi, tigers, wolves, servals and bears have been rescued from horrific captive situations. An elevated, 1.5-mile walkway, which happens to hold the Guinness […]
Top Camp of 2019
December 6, 2019
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2019 reviews in the Camp category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the lightweight Bison Rolling Grill that turns your camping trip into a backyard BBQ with an all-in-one […]
Black Tree Resort
June 14, 2019
Now there’s no need to rough it when you go camping! At the soon-to-be-opened Black Tree Resort, you get a pampered outdoor experience. Located in Lake George, just two hours shy of Denver, this is more like glamping with a fully furnished tent including 2 queen beds, solar powered lighting, love seat, dining table and wood-burning […]
Women Outside Adventure Forum by Backcountry Experience
March 12, 2019
Coming March 19, 2019. Be inspired and empowered at the Women Outside Adventure Forum by Backcountry Experience (BCEXP). Going on its fourth year, this Durango, Colorado based business has hosted this three day event showcasing exceptional female adventurers. The evening talks feature ultrarunner Kelly Halpin, adventure journalist Morgan Tilton, National Geographic Adventurer Hilaree Nelson, REEL ROCK […]
Silverton Mountain Women’s International Snow Day Celebration
January 10, 2019
Coming January 11-13, 2019. Ladies, a very special place is hosting a weekend celebrating women! The inaugural Women’s International Snow Day Celebration will be held at Silverton Mountain in Colorado and includes a guided lift ticket on Saturday and Sunday. Opened in 2002 at a base elevation of 10,400 feet and peak elevation of 13,487 feet, […]
Telluride Women’s Ski and Ride Camp
January 9, 2019
Coming February 3, 2019. A 5 day snow experience in a picture-perfect ski town! The Telluride Women’s Ski and Ride Camp is aimed at taking your skiing and riding to the next level with 5 full days of small group instruction by leading women instructors. Located in the southwestern corner of Colorado, Telluride Ski Resort has […]
Pumpkin Pie 5K and 10K
November 14, 2018
Coming November 17, 2018. You had us at pie! The Pumpkin Pie 5K and 10K is held in the Mile High City on a flat, fast course on paved roads through Denver City Park (the 10K distance is a double loop). All registrants will receive a race logo shirt, custom made finisher’s medal, discounts from the Denver Zoo, finish […]
Steamboat Movement Fest
August 8, 2018
Coming August 9, 2018. Grab your mat and get moving! The Steamboat Movement Fest (SMF) is a 4-day event filled with yoga, panel discussions, music, and summer outdoor adventures in downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Now in its fourth year, SMF aims to promote wellness and positive growth locally and globally through the intentional movement of our […]
Color in Motion 5K
June 19, 2018
Coming July 14 and 28, 2018. All the colors of the rainbow, and then some! Join Color in Motion 5K for a colorful fun run in Tacoma, Washington or Colorado Springs, Colorado. Don a white tee shirt and run through the 5K course past 4 color stations with Mega Color Blasters where you’ll be doused […]
Hams and Hamstrings 5K
March 28, 2018
Coming April 1, 2018. What a cute name for a race…and there really is a ham! Yes, at the Hams and Hamstrings 5K race in Colorado Springs, Colorado, all finishers get a mini Easter Ham! This is a 5K fun run (or walk) that is chip timed on paved roads and dirt trails. Post-race there […]
Spring Equinox Half Marathon and 4 Mile
March 20, 2018
Coming March 25, 2018. Happy Spring! It’s the first day of Spring today, and here’s a race to help you celebrate it this coming weekend. The Spring Equinox Half Marathon and 4 Mile in Fort Collins, Colorado starts and finishes at The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Expect a mix of paved and dirt country roads over […]
Loveland’s Mountaintop Matrimony
February 12, 2018
Coming February 14, 2018. Say “I do” on the slopes this Valentine’s Day! Lovebirds can tie the knot or renew vows at Loveland Ski Area (what an appropriately named place to get married!) at their 27th annual Marry Me and Ski For Free Mountaintop Matrimony. This Colorado resort host a very popular “mass wedding” slopeside […]
Top Outdoor Events of 2017
December 15, 2017
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2017 reviews in the Events category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Women’s Adventure Camp at Camp Chief Ouray a way to get back to nature and the […]
Breckenridge Women’s Ski Camp
November 16, 2017
Coming February 14, 2018. Opening day happened last Friday, so it’s official…ski season has begun! Time to start planning and reserve a space in the coveted Breckenridge Women’s Ski Camp. This 3 day program features the best female instructors that are ready to take your skills to the next level whether you are a newbie or […]
Emma Crawford Coffin Race & Parade
October 11, 2017
Coming October 28, 2017. Coffins, ghosts, and a race?! Yes, it’s the Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Parade in Manitou Springs, Colorado! Drawing on the legend of Emma Crawford, a young woman who tragically died just before she was to be married and whose ghost haunts Red Mountain where she was buried, this wacky race celebrates her with […]
Camping with Jessie: Survival Intensive Weekend
September 15, 2017
Coming October 7, 2017. Learn from the best! Women’s Wilderness is offering, Camping with Jessie: Survival Intensive Weekend, a 2-day skills session in the beautiful Colorado wilds. Jessie Krebs has 25 years of experience in teaching practical wilderness knowledge, from her time as a United States Air Force survival instructor, as well as participation in 2 television series focused on […]
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
September 8, 2017
Six months, 3,100 miles, and 5 states. It’s the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT), the third in the Triple Crown of Long Distance Hiking Trails in the United States. Following the Continental Divide of the Americas from Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, it is considered the highest, most challenging and most […]
Hut Run Hut
August 17, 2017
Coming September 4 and 18, 2017. One hundred miles, 22,00 feet of vert, and 6 days. It’s the Hut Run Hut running adventure that takes you across the Colorado Rockies from Aspen to Vail. With daily distances of 10 to 25 miles, 11 lucky participants will travel along the Continental Divide taking in panoramic views of […]