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JakPak Jacket
June 18, 2013
It’s a jacket…no, it’s a tent…no, it’s a sleeping bag…even better, it’s all 3! The JakPack Jacket is a handy piece of gear to take on your next overnight hike. Both the tent and the sleeping bag fold up easily into separate pockets in the jacket. Alternatively, they can be detached from the jacket if […]
Women’s Snowy Mountain Backpack by The Women’s Wilderness Institute
June 18, 2013
Coming September 12, 2013. Another great course by The Women’s Wilderness Institute. Their 4-day Women’s Snowy Mountain Backpack course is designed to teach you the backcountry basics – essential equipment, safety, routing finding, etc. A moderate level of fitness and hiking experience is recommended for this beautiful alpine lake scattered, 10-mile loop through Wyoming’s Snowy […]
Innate Heliograph Smart Phone Camera Case
June 17, 2013
A compact, practical case that is especially useful for summer activities. The Heliograph Smart Phone Camera Case by our friends at Innate is made out of a tough, urethane coated fabric with a zipper constructed using stitch-less welded technology and internal padding, making it a super waterproof/weatherproof protector for your phone and camera. Other thoughtful […]
Vega Sport Endurance and Protein Bars
June 17, 2013
Not just another energy bar. A lot of research was put into the complete, all-natural, plant-based Vega Sport line of products. The Endurance Bars are easily digested for instant, sustained energy with iron, 4 gram of fiber, and 1 gram of Omega-3s, while the Protein Bars feature a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein to […]
Land Explorer Binoculars by Originator
June 6, 2013
Looking like a couple of salt and pepper shakers connected together, the Land Explorer Binoculars by Originator are actually an innovative navigation tool. Download the free app to your smartphone or tablet, sync it with the Land Explorer, and then point the binoculars at something in the distance. The landmark will be identified in Google […]
DeLorme inReach SE
May 24, 2013
The new inReach SE by DeLorme is an essential device for those backcountry hikes or anytime you may be out of cell phone range. This satellite messenger allows you to send and receive text messages, have two-way SOS capability, receive delivery confirmation of your texts and SOS signals, turn on tracking to share and view […]
Pacific Crest Trail
May 24, 2013
Got an extra 5 months? That’s how long it would take to thru hike the approximately 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from end-to-end. The PTC along with the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail form what is commonly known as the Triple Crown of Hiking in the US. With a wide […]
Alpine Adventure on the Edge of the Great Bear Rainforest by Wild Women Expeditions
May 22, 2013
Coming August 21, 2013. Another great trip by our friends at Wild Women Expeditions. With the Alpine Adventure on the Edge of the Great Bear Rainforest trip, get ready to explore the Pacific Coast Mountain Range on the west coast of British Columbia. Travel by float plane to this remote wilderness and enjoy beautiful alpine hiking […]
Metolius Bop Chalk Bag
May 21, 2013
A stylish way to carry your chalk and then some. The Bop Chalk Bag by Metolius is just the right size with a stiff, easy-access rim, brush holder, and even a pocket for your MP3 player. Choose from 10 funky, fun patterns.
Women’s Learn to Rock Climb Class by Outdoor Adventure Club
May 21, 2013
Coming June 2, 2013. Outdoor Adventure Club is offering a small group (only 6 climbers!), women’s only rock climbing class in Cragmont in the Berkeley Hills. A professional guide will lead novice to experienced climbers at this full day class which covers equipment, terminology, safety, basic climbing and belaying, and footwork. The day ends with socializing […]
Bottle Bright
May 20, 2013
Tired of worrying whether your hydration reservoir or water bottle are clean? For those difficult to clean containers, Bottle Bright solves that problem in a non-toxic, biodegradable, and chlorine-free way. Fill your container with warm water, just pop in one of their tablets, watch a little bit of bubbling action and within a few minutes, […]
Bulgaria’s Mountains And Monasteries by Adventures in Good Company
May 14, 2013
Coming July 6, 2013. Looking for a unique location to visit? Check out Adventures in Good Company’s Bulgaria’s Mountains And Monasteries trip this summer. It will be 8 days of hiking through beautiful countryside and charming small villages filled with history and culture, as well as visits to four of Bulgaria’s most striking monasteries, one […]
Horse Adventure Retreat by Women’s Quest
May 13, 2013
Coming August 12, 2013. Howdy TrailblazerGirl cowgirls! Women’s Quest is offering their Horse Adventure Retreat this summer in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. You’ll have 5 days of horseback riding through the trails of Roosevelt National Forest, riding lessons in the indoor and outdoor arenas, yoga, hiking, swimming in the indoor pool, relaxing in the […]
Rise Bars
May 8, 2013
Their mission is to be different for a very good reason. And different they are – Rise Bars are delicious and made with very few ingredients and are free of gluten, preservatives, GMOs, soy, and peanuts. They’re also vegetarian and Kosher. They come in three varieties – Breakfast, Energy+, and Protein+ with a total of […]
The Long Trail of Vermont
May 8, 2013
Known as Vermont’s “footpath in the wilderness”, The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. This 273 mile trail starts at the Massachusettes-Vermont border and follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains to the Canadian border. The trail has some bogs, rock ledges, steep ravines, and variations in elevation between […]
Star Walk HD – 5 Stars Astronomy Guide App
May 7, 2013
Impress your friends with the ability to identify that bright star up in the sky with the Star Walk HD – 5 Stars Astronomy Guide App. It’s compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Some great features of this app include: real time updates of the star map on your device as you move, Augmented […]
Point de Vue App
May 3, 2013
Ever been hiking and wondered what that mountain was in the distance? Well, wonder no more! With the Point de Vue App, you can pull out your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad and identify all visible and nearby summits within a 125-mile range of your current location. Even with bad weather or poor visibility, this […]
Trail Dames Summit
May 2, 2013
Coming July 12, 2013. Join your fellow TrailblazerGirl hikers and backpackers at the three-day Trail Dames Summit on the campus of Maryville College in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. This group is the first nation-wide hiking club for women, and their annual summit is composed of classes, workshops, seminars, guest speakers, gear demonstrations […]
MyRadar Weather Radar App
May 1, 2013
Ever been part way up the mountain and wonder if you should take shelter now because that predicted storm is coming sooner rather than later? Wonder no more…MyRadar Weather Radar App is a handy tool that provides you with animated weather radar that allows you to quickly see what weather is coming your way right […]
Keen-Wah Decadence
April 29, 2013
When you want a little something sweet but don’t want to have to run that extra mile (or two!) to work off that indulgence, try these Keen-Wah Decadence bars, as they say, the “Intelligent Indulgence”. Intelligent because they are 100% organic, gluten-free, vegan, and made with two types of sprouted heirloom quinoa (complete protein), chia seed […]
Shenandoah National Park by Roam
April 26, 2013
Coming May 18 and August 10, 2013. Our friends at Roam are offering another great course – the Shenandoah National Park Backpacking Course – a 2 week adventure covering 107 miles along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). They are offering a sampling of what thru-hikers (hikers that travel long-distance trails like the A.T. from end-to-end) experience […]
Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated Steel Bottle
April 25, 2013
Fantastic…the Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated Steel Bottle has some great features. Not only does is keep hot things hot and cold things cold, but it’s lightweight (10.25 oz), is leak-proof, doesn’t retain or impart flavors, has an extra wide mouth for easy filling and cleaning, and fits in most bike bottle cages or car cup […]
Low Cut Socks with Ruffle Detail by Kushyfoot
April 24, 2013
The smart folks at Kushyfoot have now come out with some athletic socks. Their Low Cut Socks with Ruffle Detail are super cute with a little color peaking out of the top of your shoes, and they have padded soles to give you that comfortable extra cushioning on those long hikes or runs. Also check […]
Squarebar
April 24, 2013
Check these out! Squarebars are unique, not just because of their shape, (they’re square, get it?), but they are sweetened with coconut nectar, a very low glycemic (half that of white sugar) liquid sweetener that naturally contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids and is eco-friendly. Did we say that they are also delicious? And they contain […]