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Daffodil 5K Challenge
April 7, 2016
Coming April 9, 2016. Think of spring, and you think of flowers, especially those bright, yellow daffodils. What better way to celebrate spring that to take on the Daffodil 5K Challenge in Pierce County, Washington! Held on the same day as the Daffodil Parade and including the same routes as the parade, the challenge consists […]
St. Patrick’s Day Dash
March 9, 2016
Coming March 13, 2016. Head to the Emerald City to celebrate St. Paddy’s day early! It’s the St. Patrick’s Day Dash, a 5K race that started back in 1985 as a race between, yes, you guessed it, local bars. The course starts at Seattle Center, winds through downtown along 4th Avenue, and finishes with a […]
Chilly Hilly
February 24, 2016
Coming February 28, 2016. Okay TrailblazerGirl cyclists, it’s time to get ready for the first race of the season! The Chilly Hilly takes you through a 33-mile route around Bainbridge Island. Yes, it’s Washington, so it will be chilly. And yes, it will be hilly with 2,191 feet of climbing. But, it starts off with […]
Crystal KEEN Rippin Chix Steeps Camp
January 14, 2016
Coming March 10, 2016. Not your traditional steeps camp! The KEEN Rippin Chix Steeps Camp is described as “unconventional and unforgettable” because of its unique teaching methods. Held at Crystal Mountain Resort, the largest ski resort in Washington State with a total of 2,600 acres and over 50 named runs, this ladies only, 2-day camp […]
Bellingham Traverse, Washington
September 14, 2015
Coming September 19, 2015. A Pacific Northwest multisport relay race! Join the Bellingham Traverse in the beautiful state of Washington. Start with the 5.5 mile Greenways Run, then there’s a 6 mile Mountain Bike leg, followed by an 18 mile Road Bike, 3.4 mile Trail Run, 3.6 mile Kayak spot, and finally finishing with a […]
Girlfriends Run for a Cure Half & Quarter Marathon
August 28, 2015
Coming October 11, 2015. A women-only run to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Research, Care, Treatment and a Cure. It’s the Girlfriends Run for a Cure Half & Quarter Marathon held in Vancouver, Washington (yes, Washington, so don’t confuse it with our neighbors to the north!). The generally flat course takes you through one […]
Nauti-Gals Women’s Sailing Adventure
April 30, 2015
Coming July 25, 2015. Avast ye maties! The Nauti-Gals Women’s Sailing Adventure is a three-day adventure on the Zodiac, a two-masted Gaff Topsail Schooner. Join other TrailblazerGirl sailors on this excursion into the San Juan Islands off the northwest Washington mainland. Take your turn at the helm of this beautifully restored 160 ft ship, relax […]
Women’s Ski and Yoga Retreat, Winthrop, Washington
January 13, 2015
Coming February 27, 2015. The Women’s Ski and Yoga Retreat combines fun and relaxation in Winthrop, Washington. Start the day with a yoga session to ensure you are fully stretched and ready to enjoy the Methow Valley Nordic ski trails. You’ll have an expert coaching team at your disposal during your morning and afternoon ski […]
Lake Quinault Lodge, Washington
October 24, 2014
Nature-loving TrailblazerGirls will swoon over Lake Quinault Lodge. Built in 1926, this rustic wilderness lodge designed by Robert Reamer, the architect responsible for the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, is set on a tranquil lake in Olympic National Park and Forest in western Washington. Loads of outdoor trails surround the lodge, and during the […]
San Juan Islands: Base Camp Whale Watch Kayak by Adventure Associates
August 14, 2014
Coming August 20 and September 4, 2014. Sea kayaking TrailblazerGirls will love the Base Camp Whale Watch Kayak trip planned by the folks at Adventure Associates. It’s a weekend filled with sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands, a recent National Monument in Washington State’s Puget Sound. Expect to see a good deal of marine […]
Guided Snowshoe Tour and Fondue Dinner at Crystal Mountain
January 23, 2014
Saturday nights through February 22, 2014. Head to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in the Cascade Range of Washington state for their Guided Snowshoe Tour and Fondue Dinner. The 2 1/2-hour tour includes a scenic walk through beautiful alpine forests towards Lower Henskin Lake and a short rest stop at Upper Henskin Lake before heading back […]
Mud & Chocolate – 4.5 Mile Run
October 28, 2013
Coming November 2, 2013. Chocolate…fresh air…running? Try the Mud & Chocolate – 4.5 Mile Run in Redmond, Washington. A beautiful trail run through Hemlocks and Douglas Firs, and there may be a little (or maybe a lot!) of mud since it’s Washington! The moderate trail is well groomed with some rolling hills and is appropriate […]
Run You Go Girl!
September 4, 2013
Coming September 15, 2013. Join your fellow TrailblazerGirl runners for the You Go Girl! 10K or half marathon. Starting in historic downtown Tacoma, you’ll have some rolling hills but plenty of distraction with views of beautiful Mount Rainier in the distance. Ladies, your guy can join you on this race as long as he wears […]
San Juan Islands National Monument
April 18, 2013
One of the newest National Monuments (March 25, 2013), the San Juan Islands are an active TrailblazerGirl’s dream. The San Juan Islands in Washington State’s Puget Sound are made up of an archipelago of over 450 islands, rocks, and pinnacles and can be reached by either taking a ferry or a sea plane. Once there, […]