October 31, 2018
Feed your inner warrior with BeeFree Warrior Mixes! Warrior Mix is the creation of a resourceful mom who wanted to find gluten free, dairy free, grain free foods for her oldest son who is fighting the battle against autism. Made with wholesome ingredients like nuts, seeds, and honey, these mixes are a sort of soft […]
October 25, 2018
Yippee, some new yummies from our friends at KIND! We introduced you to KIND last year – the company that brings us delicious, healthy snacks with a kindness component. They’ve added some new flavors to their already impressive collection of bars and snacks. Here’s what we tasted: Dark Chocolate Strawberry and Dark Chocolate Banana in […]
October 9, 2018
Gotta get a hunk…a Heavenly Hunk from our friends at E&C Snacks, that is! These little square bites are well…heavenly! They are concentrated tidbits that are deliciously moist and chewy with wholesome rolled oats, coconut, cane sugar, sorghum flour, and other real ingredients like white chocolate, dark chocolate, and cranberries. Just the right amount of […]
October 4, 2018
Wool. Great for sweaters, socks, blankets, and…preventing blisters? That’s right, blisters! Wūru Sports Wool is a highly effective way to keep you blister-free on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. Wūru (pronounced woo roo) is the Māori word for wool, and not surprisingly, this wool hails from New Zealand, known for having quality wool and wool products. […]
September 14, 2018
Island-inspired jerky! The folks at Windward Jerky have some delicious jerky that you are going to want to take on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. They offer 4 flavors: Gaia (peppered garlic herb), Alaka’i (island teriyaki), Island Arc (spicy guava), and Crossroads (sweet chili stout). Each one is cultivated around a story; for example, Alaka’i (our […]
August 20, 2018
Real food. Real energy. Real delicious. Fourpoints bars practically invite you to take to the outdoors with their topo map packaging of places like Vail, Aspen Mountain, and other Colorado highlights. Crafted around a base of dried plums and figs and adding a dose of heart healthy nuts and seeds, you’ll get a bar that […]
August 10, 2018
A hip way to stay hydrated! Taking inspiration from the hip flask, the Hip Bottle has that fun, flattened shape, add to that 6 pretty colors, and you have a super reusable water bottle that fits conveniently in your tote or backpack. It has a BPA-free Tritan body with silicone sleeve, strap, and twist cap and […]
August 9, 2018
Grab a rope and harness! The soon-to-be released book from the editors of Climbing Magazine have compiled a collection of stories in the 241-page book titled, Vantage Point. The book is divided chronologically starting in the 1970s, taking you through to the 2010s. The tales are written by notable climbers of each era, and include details […]
August 6, 2018
Pack it in a sack…as long as it’s a Tom Bihn Travel Stuff Sack! When it comes to packing, not everything is straight lines and right angles, especially when it comes to camping or backpacking. These Travel Stuff Sacks are shaped differently – not square, not round. They have an oval bottom with a drawstring […]
August 1, 2018
Your new favorite travel companion on the trails and in the city! The Crossbody from our friends at Cedar Ravine is a fine example of their goal of designing products that represent an easy-going relaxed lifestyle. We love a good crossbody bag because it’s hands-free and secure with no worry of it slipping off your shoulder. […]
July 31, 2018
Sshhh…it’s a secret, but we’ll share them with you! Backpacker Magazine and Destinations Editor, Maren Horjus have found some of the not-so-well-known (at least up until now!), best hikes in the United States and are sharing them with us in their new book, Backpacker Hidden Gems, 100 Greatest Undiscovered Hikes Across America. The book is […]
July 31, 2018
A very popular hike for Seattleites. If you’re visiting the Emerald City and itching to escape to fresh air and nature, then drive about 35 miles east to the Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area for a hike that affords 360 degree views of the Cascades including Mount Si and Mount Washington. Owing its name to an early Seattle pioneer […]
July 27, 2018
Cookies! The TrailblazerGirl team has a big sweet tooth (well, more like teeth!), but it’s a guilty pleasure that we try to treat ourselves with only once in a while. Now, we don’t have to feel guilty, because the folks at The Protein Cookie Company have a cookie that fits into a healthy lifestyle! One giant […]
July 23, 2018
Let them eat cake! As long as it’s the Confetti Cake Crunch from the folks at ProSupps MyBar! Not your ordinary protein bar, these bars are made with whey protein isolate, concentrate, and hydrolysate. What does that mean for you? It means that the protein you get is the best source of protein available – […]
July 19, 2018
Are you nuts about cashews? We definitely are! Rich, buttery, sweet cashews are technically seeds of the cashew “apple” and are loaded with heart healthy benefits, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber. The folks at Macaw! Foods are showcasing this comma-shaped powerhouse in the form of delicious, freshly ground organic cashew butter in their Gourmet Protein Bars. Adding […]
July 18, 2018
Don’t settle. Imagine all your favorite ingredients in your next energy bar. Now you can get exactly what you want with the custom bars from The Bar Shack! There are 3 different Build-a-Bars to choose from: Protein Bars, Gourmet Protein Bars, and “Cheat Day” Dessert Bars. They all start with one of three bases: soft […]
July 17, 2018
The snack with crunch! Our friends at Enlightened have “enlightened” unhealthy snack foods with a healthy, high protein snack that has four times the protein, five times the fiber and one third the fat of potato chips. They created their yummy snacks with broad beans. Broad beans? You may know them as fava, butter, horse, […]
June 28, 2018
Urban art meets natural beauty! The popular Whistler Train Wreck is tucked away in an old-growth forest just south of Function Junction in the resort town of Whistler, British Columbia. A short walk along the Sea to Sky trail takes you to a new suspension bridge which spans the Cheakamus River and delivers you to this site […]
June 27, 2018
A handy guide to explore the Sacramento area. Just released from FalconGuides, the second edition of Best Hikes Sacramento: The Greatest Vistas, Rivers, and Gold Rush Trails expertly leads you through the area within an hour’s drive of this California capital. Author and California native, Tracy Salcedo, takes you through 5 different areas: Sacramento Metro Area, […]
June 18, 2018
They’ve changed…but don’t worry, they still taste as yummy as they did before! Earlier this year, we introduced you to BuckWHAT!, the buckwheat-based, healthy snacks that are naturally gluten free. Recently, they re-launched with happy, green packaging, some new flavors, and a focus on their Noshes (looks like they’re not doing the bars anymore). Maintaining the […]
June 5, 2018
The better for you cookie! Who doesn’t love cookies, and our friends at Buff Bake have some protein packed cookies that you don’t need to feel guilty about. They are baked with all natural ingredients and are gluten free with 220-320 calories and 12-16 grams of protein. Whether you like soft or crunchy, they’ve got you […]
June 4, 2018
Water with herbal excitement! Hydration is important, but it doesn’t have to be with ordinary, run of the mill, unflavored or simple fruit flavored water. Our friends at Ayala’s Herbal Water have some uniquely flavored waters that have won awards and will win over your taste buds. Developed by a smart pediatrician and mom who […]
May 24, 2018
The perfect travel bottle! Our friends at Nomader have designed a collapsible bottle that is unlike any we’ve seen before. It has the collapsible feature that we find so convenient when you’re tight on space. Easy to just roll it up, wrap the carrying strap around the rolled up portion, and secure it with the […]
May 23, 2018
Yummy, yummy! A while back we introduced you to the healthy treats from Emmy’s. We loved them back then, and we’re happy to report that they have some new flavors and new packaging and are just as delicious! These coconut cookies are made with all organic, non-GMO ingredients, sweetened with organic agave syrup, and have no artificial […]