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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 […]
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 […]
Smith Rock State Park
November 3, 2016
A TrailblazerGirl’s paradise! Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon is an impressive sight with towering rocks and a winding river (aptly named, Crooked River!), making it a popular backdrop for movies like Wild, Swordfish, The Postman, and a John Wayne western called Rooster Coburn. But the real star of the show are the tuff and basalt […]
Tumalo Falls
October 25, 2016
Get out and explore! When in Central Oregon, check out Tumalo Falls in the Cascade Range west of Bend. At this time of year, the aspen trees are turning golden, and the falls are filled with water from springs and glacial melting. There is about a 3 mile, unpaved (read: gravel and lots of potholes!) […]
Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle to Portland Ride
May 31, 2016
Coming July 16, 2016. The largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest. It’s Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle to Portland Ride, formally known as the Group Health STP Presented by Alaska Airlines. Over the course of 2 days, this 200+ mile ride will take you from the University of Washington campus through the valleys, forests, and […]
Happy Girls 1/2, 10K & 5k
May 27, 2016
Coming May 28, 2016. Inspiring women to be happy and run! It’s the Happy Girls Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Race in Bend, Oregon. A beautiful route along the Deschutes River awaits with a combination of trails, groomed paths and paved surfaces. No matter what your level of physical fitness, this is the race for […]
Hippie Chick Quarter and Half Marathon
March 18, 2016
Coming May 7, 2016. Get your tie-dye on! It’s the Hippie Chick Quarter and Half Marathon in Hillsboro, Oregon (just east of Portland). Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at this all women’s event on flat, tree-line streets, and scenic views. Don your grooviest running gear, grab a mimosa or beer, and chow down at the Out […]
Adventure Cycling Association’s Women’s Intro to Road Touring
January 13, 2016
Coming May 8 and July 18, 2016. Don’t be intimidated by those bike tours! Check out Adventure Cycling Association’s Intro to Road Touring, and it’s just for women! Offered in Williamsburg, Virginia this May and Eugene, Oregon in July, there will be 2 days of outdoor instruction where you’ll learn about bike-touring equipment, what it’s […]
Adventure Trip to Oregon by Canyon Calling
October 1, 2015
Coming October 23, 2015. This trip has a bit of everything! Join Canyon Calling for their Adventure Trip to Oregon and experience outdoor adventures, urban exploring, and culinary delights. Highlights include a 10-mile ride along the first National Scenic Highway, whale watching, a guided walking tour of Portland, visits to local wineries, hiking along the […]
Wild Women Trail Marathon, Relay, and 50K
July 15, 2015
Coming July 18, 2015. A trail race designed by women for women. The Wild Women Trail Marathon, Relay, and 50K takes place at Mt. Adams, Washington’s second highest mountain. Gather your TrailblazerGirl-friends and form a team of up to four runners to take on the relay with legs ranging in difficulty and distances of 4.6 […]
DuneFest, Oregon
June 24, 2015
Coming July 29, 2015. Ride the dunes! Head to the Oregon coast for DuneFest, a fun, 5-day event. Held at Winchester Bay, smack dab in the middle of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America, DuneFest includes sand drag races, moto sport events, an impressive freestyle show, […]
Oregon Scenic Bikeways
June 16, 2015
Love biking? Then you’ll love Oregon, because they have the first official Scenic Bikeways in the US – 11 and counting! Every level of cyclist is covered from the easy, family-friendly ride of the Row River Trail with its covered bridges, low traffic, and lake views to the challenging McKenzie Pass with a 2,000 foot […]
Wild Carrot Herbals Cocoa Mojito Fresh Foot Cream with Oregon Mint
June 10, 2015
Time to get your feet summer-ready! And what better way than the yummy sounding Cocoa Mojito Fresh Foot Cream with Oregon Mint! Our friends at Wild Carrot make their organic skincare products in very small batches, often from botanical ingredients grown right on their Oregon farm and locally. Open the jar of this foot cream, […]
CGWA Beach Bash, Oregon
June 8, 2015
Coming June 25, 2015. Get stoked! Known for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Oregon’s Hood River is the location for Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association’s newly named Beach Bash. Four days of activities and fun with live music, dining, games, an auction, swap meet, windsurfing demos, and races. This is a community event, designed to include the whole […]
Yoga Round-Up, Oregon
June 2, 2015
Coming July 16, 2015. Om..om…om. The Yoga Round-Up is three and a half days of yoga, paddle board yoga, dance, and music. Gather with fellow yogis in Pendleton, Oregon for this outdoor event “where East meets West”. It will be easy to find your chakra at the Yoga Round-Up.
Run to the Ruts, Oregon
May 26, 2015
Coming June 6, 2015. Happy National Trails Day! The country’s largest celebration of trails is just the day to get out and try the Run to the Ruts event at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Eastern Oregon. This is a challenging 10K run or 5K run/walk with a mixture of gravel road, […]
2015 Hippie Chick Quarter and Half Marathon
May 6, 2015
Coming May 9, 2015. Groovy TrailblazerGirls, get your tie dye on and head to the 2015 Hippie Chick Quarter and Half Marathon! Held in Hillsboro, Oregon (just east of Portland), this all women’s event is the perfect race to celebrate Mother’s Day. It’s a nice tree-lined, paved course, followed by a pancake breakfast, complete with […]
Smith Rock Climbing & Yoga by Call of the Wild
February 26, 2015
Coming September 25, 2015. Adventures on the rocks! Join Call of the Wild for their new Smith Rock Climbing & Yoga trip this fall. Located in central Oregon, Smith Rock State Park is very well-known in the rock climbing world with its sheer cliffs of tuff and basalt that provide excellent climbing routes for all […]
Lava Love Products
January 15, 2015
You deserve some love! Treat your skin to Lava Love! We TrailblazerGirls love the outdoors, but our poor skin gets exposed to toxins and pollutants that can cause damage and health problems. Enter those great Lava Love products that are made with all organic ingredients including volcanic ash from Oregon volcanoes. Try a face mask, […]
Women’s Intro to Road Touring with Adventure Cycling Association
November 6, 2014
Coming May 10 and July 19, 2015. Ready to hit the open road with your bike but not sure how? The Adventure Cycling Association has a solution for you. On 2 dates next year, they are offering an Introduction to Road Touring course in Virginia and Oregon. These are small group courses (only 14 ladies […]
Columbia Gorge Marathon
October 20, 2014
Coming October 26, 2014. Gorgeous fall colors, waterfalls, and amazing vistas. That’s what you’ll see during the Columbia Gorge Marathon! The course follows Oregon’s historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States and listed as a National Historic Landmark. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy the marathon […]
Out’n’About Treesort
June 24, 2014
Stay overnight in a treehouse! Yes, the Out’n’About Treesort in Oregon offers a choice of 5 really fun looking treehouses that can accommodate 2 to 6 people. Not your typical treehouse from your childhood, some have full bathrooms with running water, real beds, and one even has a kitchenette. With clever names like Majestree and […]
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 […]
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 […]