May 6, 2022
Coming May 8, 2022. A fun and active day with your mom! Join the Mother’s Day Half and 5K in beautiful Kirkland, Washington, just north of Seattle on Sunday. Both courses start and end at Juanita Beach Park on the shores of Lake Washington. The Half Marathon will take you on roads and crushed gravel […]
May 4, 2022
Protein in your chips?! Yes! That’s because Wilde Chips are made with chicken breast instead of potatoes. You read that correctly, 100% all-natural chicken. These thin, crispy chips will satisfy your munchy/snacky needs with a twist – a definite chicken flavor. Available in five flavors: Himalayan Pink Salt, Sea Salt and Vinegar, Nashville Hot, Buffalo […]
May 2, 2022
Bugs begone! With bug season starting, the line of Lemon Citronella products, specifically the natural Repellent Stick and Outdoor Incense Cones, from our friends at the Broken Top Candle Company are essentials. Whenever you’re going to venture outside, swipe on the repellent stick with its combination of citronella and lemon fragrance oils in a base of 100% […]
May 2, 2022
Moisturizing AND refreshing! The Lavender Mint Lotion from our friends at Broken Top Candle Company has a fresh garden scent and does exactly what a good lotion should do – hydrate dry skin! The calming lavender scent hits you first, and then your senses are awakened by fresh minty notes. Aloe leaf juice and organic […]
April 22, 2022
Invest In Our Planet. That’s this year’s official theme for Earth Day 2022. In the 52 years since it was first held, Earth Day has grown to be the world’s largest environmental movement, including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. Coordinated by EarthDay.org, you can go to the link above to find an […]
April 20, 2022
Though you may not be able to run the long distances that the legendary Tarahumara do, you can partake in the foods that they rely on. That magic food is pinole or roasted ground maize (corn), and the folks at Pinole Blue have a collection of products with this key ingredient. The Tarahumara tribe in […]
April 18, 2022
Engineered for optimal performance. It’s no surprise that one of our favorite companies, GOREWEAR, has one of our favorite running shorts…the R5 2 in 1 Shorts! Designed with attached inner tights with an inseam of 7.1 inches, they fit snugly but comfortably so that you won’t need to worry about that dreaded chafing which can […]
April 18, 2022
Don’t let the wind keep you from enjoying your next run. The new Women’s Drive Jacket from our friends at GOREWEAR is just what you need to brave the elements when you head outdoors. Like the award winning GOREWEAR R5 Women GORE-TEX INFINIUM Insulated Jacket that we introduced you to last year, the Drive Jacket […]
April 15, 2022
Coming April 16, 2022. Who will be crowned Queen of the Cobbles? The Paris-Roubaix Femmes is the women’s edition of the famed Paris-Roubaix, one of cycling oldest races, first held in 1896. This year marks the second time that this one day women’s peloton takes place. Nicknamed l’enfer du Nord, or Hell of the North, […]
April 14, 2022
National Parks Week is coming up and what better way to celebrate than to sip your tea or coffee from a Tumbler from the Well Told National Parks Collection! A custom park badge is prominently displayed on the side of every tumbler, and your purchase supports the parks directly through the National Park Foundation, a […]
April 13, 2022
The bag that gives back! Our friends at BHANTI designed the Bottle Carrier Bag out of fabric that is inspired by material found in the markets of Dharamsala, India, a town on the edge of the Himalayas. The company hopes to capture the spirit of traveling, allowing you to connect with your global community and give […]
April 12, 2022
Warmth in a small package! The H01 Pro Hand Warmer from the folks at Ocoopa is your best friend on a cold day. This little guy is rechargeable, waterproof, dustproof, and crack resistant. It has a smooth feel to it so it’s very comfortable in your hand, and the slim shape and stretchy, silicone lanyard […]
April 8, 2022
Coming April 16, 2022. Run for the Peeps! It’s the Hop Hop Races in Camas, Washington, a scenic town just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. Choose from a 5K, 10K, 10 Miler, Half Marathon, or a virtual race where you can choose any distance you like. The courses are professionally timed and measured and range […]
April 6, 2022
Step up your water filtration game with the LifeStraw Peak Series! Just released after three years of extensive research, the Peak Series consists of a redesigned Straw, 650 ml and 1L Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System, 3L and 8L Gravity Water Filter System, and 8L Gravity Water Filter + Water Storage Bag. LifeStraw redesigned […]
April 4, 2022
As promised, here’s the companion piece to that essential Brubeck Women’s THERMO Long Sleeve Top that we introduced you to earlier. The smart folks at Brubeck designed the ACTIVE WOOL Long Pants as a medium weight base layer that is perfect all year round. Made from super soft merino wool enriched with microfibers, a double […]
April 4, 2022
The essential base layer! Our friends at Brubeck designed the THERMO collection with us active TrailblazerGirls in mind. Their Women’s Long Sleeve Top is uniquely designed to ensure the maintenance of your optimal body temperature. The NILIT INNERGY yarn allows this top to act as a “high tech second skin”, thanks to the addition of […]
March 25, 2022
March 1 through May 8, 2022. Flower power! Pedal 2 Petal is an eight-week event held in Carlsbad, California, that includes floral-inspired activities, cocktails, foods, and more. This quaint coastal town near San Diego is well known for its colorful Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers covering over 50 acres (peak bloom time is in April). Pedal […]
March 24, 2022
An eco-friendly device to help keep you from being eaten by mosquitoes! INZECTO Mosquito Trap works on several levels to prevent and get rid of those pesky insects. Insecticides are embedded in the walls of the trap and are activated when water is added. The traps begin working immediately, covering an area of about 3,000 […]
March 23, 2022
Feed your body and more specifically, your brain! MOSH Protein Bars are specifically formulated with the ingredients recommended by doctors and nutritionist to provide you with the fuel that your brain needs. Some of the “mind blowing” ingredients found in MOSH include: omega 3’s, those heart healthy essential fatty acids that also correlate with memory retention […]
March 22, 2022
Variety is the spice of life, and you’ll certainly get that in the Beaver State! In Adam Sawyer’s recently released book, Urban Hikes Oregon, you’ll be treated to 40 hikes through woodlands, wildflower meadows, coastal bluffs, river walks, wetlands, World War II bunkers, and bustling downtown areas. These urban hikes are generally within 30 minutes’ […]
March 21, 2022
So comfy you’ll want to wear them all the time! The Omni Jogger from our friends at Vela Apparel is the little black pair of pants that all TrailblazerGirls need, whether it’s for loungewear or a workout. Fashioned out of the softest material, a polyester/nylon blend, it’s easy care and oh-so-silky against your skin. Though […]
March 18, 2022
Coming March 19, 2022. A virtual team ride from Washington State to Washington, D.C.! The Great American Ride kicks off tomorrow and follows the Great American Rail Trail, the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail that covers more than 3,700 miles between Washington State and Washington, D.C.. This is a virtual race where teams of 4, 8, […]
March 17, 2022
Active TrailblazerGirls need these earbuds! Our friends at Treblab designed the X3 Pro earbuds with exercise in mind. Several years ago, we introduced you to Treblab and their line of sports earbuds, and the X3 Pro is their most recent addition. The earbuds hook around your ear for stability and use, so that even during […]
March 16, 2022
Disturbingly addictive! The Plantain Chips from the folks at Congo Tropical will be your next not-so-guilty pleasure. Not familiar with plantains? They are from the banana family of plants, but have more starch than the common dessert banana, are always cooked before eating, and an important part of Central and South American, Caribbean, African, and Southeast […]