Issue Deadlines & Editorial Calendar

2009 Editorial Calendar

Every issue covers outdoor adventure sports and travel from a woman’s perspective. We review women’s specific gear and apparel, profile amazing athletes and inspirational members of the outdoor community, feature budget, family, close-to-home, and far-flung destinations, and make our readers laugh and cry with humor and gritty personal essays from award-winning outdoor writers. Women’s Adventure delivers authentic content. No fad diets, just fresh air. Below, you’ll find themes for specific issues.

Note: Calendar subject to change without notice. Please verify content with Women’s Adventure prior to placing advertising.

6X Frequency / Bi-Monthly Publication

January / February
Backcountry Winter Issue

Bonus Distribution:
• SIA trade show
• Winter Outdoor Retailer
• Tubbs Romp to Stomp Series
• Eldora Women’s Ski Weeks
• Hike for Girl Ventures
• Women’s Wilderness Institute

Close: Nov 5 / Materials: Nov 19 / Onsale: Jan 1

March / April
Spring Blowout Buyer’s Guide for Women: The definitive guide to stylish and technical apparel, footwear, gear, and accessories for land and water.

Bonus Distribution:
• Continental Divide Trail Association
• HERA Climb4Life
• Run Like a Girl
• Baja Travesia
• Terry Wild Goose Chase
• Women’s Wilderness Institute

Close: Jan 5 / Materials: Jan 19 / Onsale: Mar 1

May / June
Mountain Biking, Cruising, and Road Cycling

Bonus Distribution:
• Run Like a Girl
• HERA Climb4Life
• Women’s Wilderness Institute
• Title 9K Race

Close: Mar 5 /Materials: Mar 19 / Onsale: May 1

July / August
Backpacking and Paddling

Bonus Distribution:
• Summer Outdoor Retailer
• Run Like a Girl
• Grand Targhee Resort
• Women’s Wilderness Institute

Close: May 5 / Materials: May 19 / Onsale: July 1

September / October
Running and Adventure Travel

Bonus Distribution:
• Interbike - Las Vegas
• Run Like a Girl
• HERA Climb4Life
• Race for the Cure - Denver
• Race for the Cure - New York
• Race for the Cure - Northeastern New York
• Adventures in Travel Expo - Seattle
• SkirtChaser 5K - Denver
• Women’s Wilderness Institute

Close: July 5 / Materials: July 19 / Onsale: Sept 1

November / December
Winter Blowout Buyer’s Guide for Women: A companion to our spring guide, this definitive guide to winter hardgoods and softgoods gives readers all they need to hit the powder with style and speed. PLUS, the 50 Best Gifts for Active Women.

Bonus Distribution:
• Crested Butte Mountain Resort
• Go Red for Women
• Women’s Wilderness Institute
• Tubbs Romp to Stomp Series - official program + distribution

Close: Sept 5 / Materials: Sept 19 / Onsale: Nov 1

**Note: All events and content subject to change without notice.

2009 Issue Deadlines