July 26, 2017
Coming August 5, 2017. It’s a tough one! The La Sportiva Berry Picker Trail Run is the fifth race out of seven in Colorado’s La Sportiva Trail Running Race Series. Don’t be fooled though, you won’t be picking berries along the way. It’s only 4.5 miles long, but it is all uphill with an average grade of 14 […]
July 17, 2017
Coming September 10, 2017. Relaxation, restoration, and riding! It’s the Women in the Rockies wellness adventure at the C Lazy U Ranch, a luxury guest ranch in Colorado. A 5 day/4 night experience awaits you and like-minded women as you create a new and sustainable vision for a life of wellness, embrace mindful living and stop mindless eating, […]
June 26, 2017
Coming August 24, 2017. Why should kids have all the fun at summer camp? You can too at the Women’s Adventure Camp at Camp Chief Ouray! Located in Granby, 80 miles northwest of Denver along the Colorado River, this YMCA of the Rockies camp is on the 5,150 acre Snow Mountain Ranch. Enjoy activities galore with other women who enjoy […]
May 3, 2017
Coming May 29, 2017. It’s big and bold…it’s the BolderBOULDER! With over 50,000 participants, this 10K is the third largest running race in the United States and the 7th largest in the world. Held every Memorial Day, the route starts and finishes at the University of Colorado’s Folsom Field with a few surprises along the […]
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 […]
January 20, 2017
Through April 4, 2017. Have a free Tuesday afternoon? Check out the Women’s Tips on Tuesdays at Colorado’s Crested Butte – an afternoon of skiing with the ladies followed by a relaxing glass of wine après ski with your new found friends. Aimed at those with some experience on the slopes, you’ll spend 2 hours […]
January 6, 2017
Coming February 1, 2017. Get away from it all with Chicks with Stix’s The Alchemist – Backcountry Skiing clinic. Spend 3 full days in the backcountry of Colorado, making fresh tracks on Red Mountain Pass. This clinic is designed for those intermediate to expert alpine skiers and riders with NO previous backcountry experience. There will be instruction […]
November 5, 2016
Yippee – it’s time to strap on your skis or board and hit the slopes! Yes, it’s not even Thanksgiving and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is already open and has been open since October 21st! With an average snowfall of 350 inches annually, A-Basin, aka the Legend, enjoys an extended season by often being the […]
October 24, 2016
Coming December 28, 2016. Have you tried mixed climbing yet? Now is your chance with the Chicks with Picks Mixed Climbing clinic! Mixed climbing is a combination of ice climbing and rock climbing using crampons and ice axes to ascend rock ice or snow. This 3-day clinic with 4-nights lodging is held just outside of that […]
September 27, 2016
Coming October 22, 2016. Only 2 miles…but add a bit of a challenge by carrying a big pumpkin! The Great Pumpkin Haul takes you through 2 miles of forests and open fields at the Chatfield Botanic Gardens in Littleton, Colorado. Before the race, pick out a pumpkin weighing 10-40 pounds (yes, 40 pounds, so arrive early […]
September 26, 2016
Coming October 22, 2016. No, you are not imagining things…it is a big group of gorillas and a smattering of yellow bananas in running shoes! Get ready for the Denver Gorilla Run, a fun 5K event that is a benefit fundraiser for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF). The MGCF is an international charity dedicated to saving the […]
September 7, 2016
Coming September 25, 2016. Perfect limestone cliffs just inviting you to climb them. Join Chicks Rock! for their 2-day Climbing Clinic in Rifle, Colorado. Whether you’ve honed your technique in the gym or are a seasoned rock climber and are looking to advance your skills, Rifle Mountain Park is the place to be, with more than […]
August 8, 2016
Coming October 2, 2016. Get your om and your heehaw in one place! Join the Experience Yoga and Horses Retreat for a week-long girlfriend getaway. Held at the Home Ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Elk River Valley, expect an all-inclusive stay with horseback riding lessons for all levels, daily equestrian yoga, massage, private accommodations in either […]
June 16, 2016
Coming June 25, 2016. Known as The Funner Mud Run, the BIGDOGBRAG is a mud obstacle race in which everyone can participate. Held in Pueblo, Colorado, there’s a 5K course that has more obstacles than any other course its size, and a 2K course that’s family-friendly. Expect obstacles with fun names like the Spunky Monkey […]
May 24, 2016
Coming June 3, 2016. A chance for outdoor-loving women to connect and learn. It’s Summit Sisters by the folks at Women’s Wilderness! This is a weekend filled with workshops, hiking, yoga, and camaraderie held at the Meadow Mountain Lodge in Allenspark, Colorado, next to Rocky Mountain National Park. Between 90 and 130 women are expected, […]
May 18, 2016
Coming July 21, 2016. Fresh mountain air and downward facing dog! It’s the Telluride Yoga Festival, a 4-day event that offers all kinds of yoga activities, music, hiking, dining, and socializing with your new best buddies. Started in 2007, Telluride, with its stunning views of the surrounding Colorado Rockies and historic downtown, is the perfect […]
May 13, 2016
Coming May 14, June 18, and September 17, 2016. Time to hit the trails! Recall that we shared those great 2-day Flagship Clinics that our friends over at VIDA have organized? Well, they also have some fantastic 1-day MTB Series Workshops offered in 3 locations in Colorado this year. The condensed format allows you to […]
April 15, 2016
Coming July 8, 2016. Restore your body and sole. Join Holiday River Expeditions for their Women’s Fitness and Yoga Trip this summer. Held in Lodore Canyon in Dinosaur National Monument in northwestern Colorado, this 4-day trip takes you down the Green River. Expect exciting Class III and IV white water rapids, relaxing yoga sessions, and […]
April 11, 2016
Coming June 25, 2016. Are you hooked on mountain biking? If not, you will be after VIDA’s Flagship 2-day Clinic in Keystone, Colorado! Excitement and challenges abound at the Keystone Mountain Bike Park, your base for the weekend. All skill levels are welcome and are supported at this park with rock gardens, drops and high-speed […]
March 25, 2016
Coming April 2, 2016. A weekend getaway with ski- and board-lovin TrailblazerGirls in mind. Head to Silverton Mountain, the ski area best known for adventure, powder and steep terrain, for the annual Silverton Sisters’ Meeting in the Mountains. With an average total snowfall of over 400 inches advanced and expert only riding, Silverton is THE […]
March 22, 2016
Coming March 25, 2016. An epic, high alpine journey! The Gore-Tex Grand Traverse is a grueling 40 miles with an elevation gain of 7,800 feet and a typical finishing time of 8 to 16 hours. What could be more dramatic than starting off at the stroke of midnight into the cold, dark route from Crested […]
March 17, 2016
Coming June 4, 2016. Kick off the summer in the Central Rockies at the Eagle Outside Festival! Eagle is located at the western end of Colorado’s Vail Valley and is a gem of a location for all things outdoors. The Eagle Outside Festival is a weekend filled with MTB races, a Gran Fondo, 2 special […]
March 11, 2016
Coming April 23, 2016. An epic mountain bike adventure! Join Chasing Epic for their Fruita 3-day Women Only Trip. Fruita is an up-and-coming small town in the high desert climate zone on the Colorado Plateau known for excellent mountain bike trails. This trip is geared toward intermediate to advanced level riders, includes high-end demo bikes, […]
March 3, 2016
Coming March 9, 2016. Avoid the lines and try ski touring! Join the Underground and Backcountry Babes for their Splitboarding Tour in Breckenridge, Colorado. Designed to give you a solid introduction to winter backcountry travel and safety, the gear and tools that you’ll need, and most importantly, how to recognize avalanche terrain. Participants should be […]