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Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park

July 17, 2024

Is The Mountain out? Here in Washington, we ask this when we’re wondering if the weather is clear enough to see Mount Rainier, and the new book from Mary Skjelset and Heidi Radlinski, Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park, will help you enjoy this incredible area. The fifth edition of this pocket size […]

Issei Mochi Gummies

July 15, 2024

The power of rice flour! Issei Mochi Gummies are the best gummies we have ever had! For those not familiar with mochi, it’s an ancient Japanese treat made with pounded rice and spring water. While eaten year-round, mochi is often served at celebrations and gatherings and symbolizes longevity, well-being and prosperity. Issei was founded in […]

Acorn Bar

July 3, 2024

Acorns aren’t just a favorite of squirrels! Our friends at Acorn Bar have some tasty bars that are made with a unique ingredient…acorn flour! Yes, that’s right, responsibly sourced acorn flour with a blend of other healthy ingredients like oats, vegan butter, and spices. Some of the many benefits of acorns include improved digestion, the […]

Hey Yum! Organic Vegan Candy

June 28, 2024

Organic, sweet, cute, and a little something yummy! Hey Yum! are gummies that are soft, chewy, and filled only with good stuff. Hailing from Denmark, you won’t find any artificial flavors or colors, no preservatives, and no artificial sweeteners, just organic ingredients like natural fruit flavorings, honey, and fruit juice concentrates. There’s even a vegan […]

ECOlunchbox Splash Box Set

June 19, 2024

Be mindful of your environmental impact and avoid single use plastics. Our friends at ECOlunchbox have just what you need with their Splash Box Set, a large stainless steel container (Splash Box) plus small snack container (Splash Pod). A few years ago, we introduced you to ECOlunchbox, the woman owned, California Green Certified, B Corp […]

7 Summits Snacks Chocolate Bars

June 5, 2024

Fuel your next adventure with chocolate! Our friends at 7 Summits Snacks created purposeful nutrition with a nod to some of the ionic mountains on earth, using everyone’s favorite food – chocolate! They have taken ethically sourced chocolate and added ingredients such as goji berries, peanut butter, and wild blueberries. Each 30 gram stick has […]

GSI Microlite 710 Straw Top

June 3, 2024

Oh-so light and yet it’s insulated! The Microlite 710 Straw Top from the folks at GSI is incredibly lightweight at only 11.2 ounces for a 710 ml volume (that’s almost 3 cups!). Though this is a stainless steel bottle, GSI uses  Microlite technology, an innovative process that allows the walls to be a mere 2mm […]

Vapur Wide Mouth Anti-Bottle

May 31, 2024

Sometimes having a big mouth is a good thing. Especially if it’s the Wide Mouth Anti-Bottle from our friends at Vapur! It’s unlike the standard bottles out there. This incredibly lightweight bottle folds flat when empty, can be rolled up then secured with a convenient, integrated carabiner that doubles as a carry handle AND clips […]

Zamberlan 335 Circe Low GTX

May 20, 2024

Take good care of your feet with these top of the line, Italian craftsmanship hikers! Our friends at Zamberlan have been in the mountain boot manufacturing business for close to 100 years, so you can be sure that they know what they’re doing. The new 335 Circe Low GTX is a lightweight, women-specific shoe that […]

KURU RIDGE Motion

May 15, 2024

As the weather is improving, we know that you TrailblazerGirls are ready to hit the trails, and we have just the shoe for you. The RIDGE Motion is the newest shoe from our friends at KURU. We’ve introduced you to several shoes from KURU over the years, and they have all been winners, and the […]

Munk Pack Bars

April 29, 2024

You won’t miss the sugar at all! Our friends at Munk Pack have some bars that only have 1 gram of sugar in them. Yes, you read that correctly…just ONE gram, when many of the “healthy” bars out there have 8-12 grams in a single bar! Without added sugar, they are far from lacking in […]

Foraging Washington

April 24, 2024

Hungry? The next time you take a hike through Washington, be sure to take Christopher Nyerges’ Foraging Washington with you to help you pick some edible plants! This soon to be released book focuses on plants that can be eaten and are commonly found in the Evergreen State. The book is filled with clear, color […]

Festive Chickpeas

April 17, 2024

Forget the chips…grab the chickpeas! The next time you’re craving a crunchy, salty snack, try Festive Chickpeas. Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans (they are the same legume), these powerhouses are naturally loaded with nutrients. High in protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals like folate and iron, these little yummies have a creamy, […]

Skratch Labs Energy Bar Sport Fuel

April 15, 2024

A better kind of energy bar. Years ago, we introduced you to Skratch Labs Fruit Drops, gummy bites that give you carb-based energy without any GI-distress or dehydration. We’re happy to report that these smart folks also have an energy bar called Energy Bar Sport Fuel. It has half as much sugar as other energy […]

Simply Chocolate Date Bars and Fruit Bites

March 8, 2024

They’re Simply better…especially when you use only the good stuff! Several years ago, we introduced you to our friends at Simply Gum – the all natural gum made solely with real ingredients. Happily, Simply has expanded their repertoire to include some other products that are, in two words, Simply delicious! Try their Chocolate Date Bars […]

Walks of a Lifetime from Around the World

November 13, 2023

Vicariously travel forty long walks over six continents. Robert and Martha Manning take you to some of the most beautiful multi-day hikes in their newly published book, Walks of a Lifetime from Around the World. As longtime American Hiking Society Ambassadors, they have the chops and experience to write this book that covers a wide […]

Taos Bakes

November 10, 2023

Make your taste buds happy with a different kind of snack. From our friends at Taos Bakes, you’ll be treated to all kinds of yumminess from, as they say, “an alternate snack from an alternate universe”. You’ll see right away that these are not your typical bars. From the playful caricature face on the packaging […]

Like Air Puffcorn

September 20, 2023

Dangerously addictive (in a good way)! Like Air Puffcorn is a pleasingly airy snack that has a tagline of Better Than Popcorn. It’s made out of corn like popcorn, but it has a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth quality that makes it hard to stop eating and most certainly lives up to its tagline. Plus, unlike traditional popcorn, […]

Good Chips by Paramo Snacks

September 18, 2023

Snackable fruits and veggies with a crunch and a cause! Our friends at the women-own company, Paramo Snacks, have created some tasty snacks called Good Chips. We all know that fruits and vegetables are where it’s at for healthy snacking. They’re loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are low in calories and fat. With […]

Brave Good Kind (BGK) Tender Chicken Bites

September 11, 2023

Feeling peckish?  We have just the thing for you with the Tender Chicken Bites from our friends at Brave Good Kind (BGK)!  The folks at BGK are on a mission to responsibly nourish the world in a healthy way with sustained positive energy. As the name indicates, this snack is made with yummy chicken – […]

UNiTE Food Bars

August 28, 2023

Unique flavors to tickle your taste buds! Our friends at UNiTE Food brings us some bars that are inspired by a “global sampling of nostalgic, childhood flavors”. Take a trip around the world with flavors like Mexican Hot Chocolate, Churro, Baklava, Bubble Tea and a tried and true American favorite, PB and Jelly. Packing in […]

Chum Fruit Bites

August 21, 2023

Here’s the fruit, the whole fruit and nothing but the fruit. Introducing Chum Fruit Bites! That’s right, these snacks are only made with fruit – no sugar added, no preservatives, and no artificial flavors or colors. Whole fruits are pureed and slowly baked to remove water and retain the antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber of healthy […]

Mystery Ranch Catalyst 26

August 14, 2023

From one of our favorite companies, Mystery Ranch, comes the new Catalyst 26. This is the everyday carry that can really be used EVERY DAY, whether you’re going to the office, hitting the trails, making a farmer’s market run, or going on a quick weekend getaway. The Catalyst is designed out of recycled CORDURA® Nylon […]

earth pak Nobo Packable Backpack

July 24, 2023

It’s a mere 4 ounces but will hold up to 16L of stuff! Don’t be fooled by it’s tiny size, the Nobo Packable Backpack from our friends at earth pack has many of the features that you’d find in a standard backpack. A large stretch mesh side pocket is big enough to hold our big […]