January 15, 2008
Washington DC

RUN

January 20, 2008 - W&OD Trail Bike Ride
Take a 25 mile ride through the scenic countryside of Loudon County, VA on a fairly level, paved trail.
Time: 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Sterling, VA
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net

January 19, 2008 - Crampton Gap / White Rocks Appalachian Trail Day Hike
Hike for 6 miles starting at Gathland State Park, which has a 50-foot-high arch commemorating Civil War newspaper correspondents. Then, along the wooded mountain ridge and relax at the scenic White Rock Overlook before returning downhill.
Time: 8 AM - 3 PM
Where: Burkittsville, MD
Cost: $7 members, $12 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net

January 19, 2008 - Gambrill State Park Hike
Join Center Hiking Club for a moderate 7 mile hike near Frederick, Md., with views and one long uphill section with an optional early dinner afterward.
Time: 11 AM
Where: Meet at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side)
Cost: $6 members, + $2 nonmembers
Check it out: www.centerhikingclub.org
Additional info: Ron W. 703-931-2526 or Debbie K. 301-773-7527

January 19, 2008 - Patapsco State Park Hike
Take an 8 1/2 mile circuit hike that has about 1,000 feet of elevation gain, uses six trails, and contains some very rocky sections.
Time:
Where: Patapsco State Park, MD
Cost: $2 park entrance fee, $2 guest fee or $20 individual membership
Check it out: www.mcomd.org
Additional info: 410 747-2868, contact@mcomd.org

January 19, 2008 - Elizabeth Furnance Area Hike
Hike 17 miles with an elevation gain of approx. 3,500 ft. to the Signal Knob overlook, returning on the Maneka Peak and Tuscarora Trails to Elizabeth Furnace picnic area for lunch. After lunch, hike up the Sherman Gap Trail to the Massanutten East Trail, returning on the Shawl Gap Trail.
Time:
Where: Elizabeth Furnance Area, Massanutten Mountain, VA
Cost: $2 guest fee or $20 individual membership
Check it out: www.mcomd.org
Additional info: 410-889-8225

January 19, 2008 - Lake Artemesia & Paint Branch Trail
Enjoy this 10 mile, paved, out & back hike on Paint Branch Trail from beautiful Lake Artemesia to Cherry Hill Road Community Park, preceded by loop around part of lake.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Meet in parking lot of 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant (5240 Paint Branch Pkwy , College Park)
Cost: Free although club membership encouraged: $40 individual, $60 family, $25 under 30, $25 over 69
Check it out: http://trips.outdoors.org
Additional info: Mike 301-593-4551, michael.darzi@saic.com

January 20, 2008 - Robertson Mountain - Corbin Hollow Trail Hike
Take a strenuous 9 mile hike to the top of Robertson Mountain with great views. Descend Corbin Hollow and view relics of the past.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Meet at Vienna Metro
Cost: $9 plus park entrance fee + $2 nonmembers
Check it out: www.centerhikingclub.org
Additional info: Buz G. 703-765-0833, BuzGroshong@earthlink.net

January 19, 2008 - Women’s Day Program
Head to Elk Mountain and enjoy a full day of skiing, instruction and socializing. Plus enjoy a complimentary lunch. Babysitting available.
Time: 9:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Elk Mountain, PA
Cost: $65 instruction only (season pass holders), $80 instruction & lift ticket, $90 instruction w/ rentals & lift ticket
Check it out: http://elkskier.com
Additional info: 570-679-4400, elkskier@nep.net

February 16, 2008 - Beginner Cross-Country Skiing Trip
Sign up soon, this trip books up quickly! Washington Women Outdoors has scheduled a 2nd ski trip to New Germany State Park which is an ideal place to learn to ski, with over 14 miles of beginner and intermediate trails. Receive general instruction and pointers on techniques for improving speed and endurance.
Time: 7 AM - 7 PM
Where: New Germany State Park, Grantsville, MD
Cost: $85 members, $92 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net

February 22-24, 2008 - Seven Springs Ski Weekend
Hang out with Ski Clubs from throughout the East Coast during this weekend of fun. Package price includes: bus transportation, lodging, lift tickets for Friday night and all day Saturday and Sunday, overnight ski check, 2 breakfasts and 1 buffet dinner
Where: Seven Springs, PA
Cost: Based on per person occupancy: $445 double, $400 triple, $375 quad, $243 youth
Check it out: www.blackskiinc.org
Additional info: Russ B. 301-218-2990, Tammy M. 301-346-3066, tcmadisonesq@msn.com

January 17, 14, 21, 28 - Gentle Mini Session
Approach poses at a gentler pace that is appropriate for all in this mini yoga series.
Time: 9 - 10:15 AM
Where: Unity Woods Yoga Studio, Bethesda, MD
Cost: $72/all four or $20/drop in per class
Check it out: www.unitywoods.com
Additional info: 301-656-8992, uwyc@unitywoods.com

January 17, 24, 31, February 7 - Tension Tamers: Shoulders, Neck, Low Back
Learn to release physical and mental tension by using postures and breath to decrease resistance and promote mental spaciousness at this asana practice.
Time: 10:30 - 11:45 AM
Where: Unity Woods Yoga Studio, Bethesda, MD
Cost: $72/all four or $20/per class drop in
Check it out: www.unitywoods.com
Additional info: 301-656-8992, uwyc@unitywoods.com

January 19, 2008 - Advanced Asana Class: Back Bends
Get introduced to and work on refining backbending asanas. Backbends are the most advanced poses and they require a high degree of strength, flexibility, endurance, skill, and fearlessness. This is for the advanced practioner.
Time: 3 - 5:30 PM
Where: Unity Woods Yoga Studio, Woodley Park, Washington DC
Cost: $40
Check it out: www.unitywoods.com
Additional info: 301-656-8992, uwyc@unitywoods.com

January 20, 2008 - Introductory Workshops: "Tap the Wisdom of Your Dreams"
Learn how to use your dreams to gain insight and integration of body, mind and spirit.
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Where: Dream Yoga Studio, 1485 Chain Bridge Rd. 104, McLean, VA
Cost: $35
Check it out: www.dreamyogastudio.com
Additional info: 703-448-YOGA (9642), luann@dreamyogastudio.com

January 20, 2008 - Release the Hips & Lower Back
Swing, sway, twist, rotate and lunge.  Join Pure Prana Yoga for an exploratory look at the alignment of the hips and legs, the yoga postures that lengthen, strengthen and rotate the spine, and the adaptations that make hips and hamstring poses more accessible.  
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Where: Pure Prana Yoga Studio, 100 S. St. Patrick, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $50
Check it out: http://www.pureprana.com/workshops.html
Additional info: 703-836-7873, info@pureprana.com

January 20, 2008 - Yoga Nidra Workshop
Relax during this yoga workshop and come out feeling more rested than you do after a good night's sleep.
Time: 1-2:30 PM
Where: Studio Serenity Yoga Studio, 2469 18th St NW, Washington DC
Cost: $25
Check it out: www.studioserenity.com
Additional info: 202-518-YOGA

January 12 - February 2, 2008 - Join Team In Training's Summer Season
Participate in an information meeting to learn more about the Team In Training program and the exciting spring events including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon, America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, and the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon.  As part of the Team, you'll receive expert coaching, a team to train with and you'll raise money to fund cutting-edge cancer research and patient services. 
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM                       
Where:  Locations throughout the DC area, check website for details                
Cost: Free               
Check it out: www.teamintraining.org       
Additional info: Lindsay.Luthe@lls.org  

January 26 & 27 and February 9 & 10, 2008 - Deepen Your Practice Workshop Series
Evolve your practice and gain a deeper understanding of yoga postures. Learn about breath, alignment, injury prevention, and modifications at this workshop series
Time: 12:30 - 3 PM
Where: 6404 Fairland St, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $40 Single Workshop or $140 for all 4 workshops
Check it out: www.dancingmindyoga.com
Additional info: 571-436-6158, paula@dancingmindyoga.com

February 1-3, 2008 or Feb 22-24, 2008 - Women's Winter Adventure Retreat
Join this (Feb 1-3 girls-only or Feb 22-24 coed) adventure filled weekend and spend the day out cross country skiing at White Grass Resort. Work on efficient uphill travel, summit a peak or two, learn gliding and downhill skills. At night do some yoga, enjoy the hot tub, share meals and stories and plan for the next day's adventure!
Time: 12:30-3 PM
Where: Rocky Mountain Resort, Franklin, WV
Cost: $350
Check it out: www.dancingmindyoga.com
Additional info: 571-436-6158, paula@dancingmindyoga.com

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