February 2, 2015
Give your helmet an update with Helmet Huggers. We especially like the Gold Dust pattern but with more than 35 patterns and colors and faux fur combinations, why choose just one? It’s easy to secure to your helmet with an included Velcro strip and adjustable elastic and stopper combination. There’s even an opening in the […]
January 30, 2015
No ordinary helmet! The X3 Snow Helmet by Bult has a built in camera. Capture up to 60 minutes of your TrailblazerGirl adventures with the 120° wide angle lens and recording 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 FPS. To view your videos, plug the helmet directly into your computer to download them, and you […]
January 29, 2015
Bravo is a shout of approval and that’s exactly what you will do with Spy’s Bravo Snow Goggle. These goggles offer huge peripheral vision and are available with their Happy Lens, a proprietary color and contrast-enhancing lens that also lets the “good” rays in and keeps the “bad” rays out. A mirrored bonus lens is […]
January 21, 2015
Aaahhh…warm boots with the Transpack Heated Boot Pro! This standard-looking bag has a nice, warm twist to it. Just plug it into a wall outlet or 12 volt car outlet, and you’ll have warm and dry boots! The 3-heat settings allow custom heating for boots, gloves, hats or socks. There’s a front helmet pocket and […]
January 16, 2015
Have bike, will ski? Yes, with a BikeBoard Kit! The kit works with virtually any wheel/tire size through the use of a “boot” and pin and strap system. Then either choose to ride with a single ski on the front wheel or one on both the front and the back wheels in order to shred […]
January 6, 2015
Burrrr…with cold weather hitting much of the nation, the editorial staff at TrailblazerGirl got together and came up with their top 3 picks from the 2014 reviews for ways to enjoy and celebrate this cold weather. First off, really experience winter with Igloo-Village and their locations in the Alps and the Pyrenees. A collection of […]
December 9, 2014
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2014 reviews in the Snow category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… Marquette Backcountry Ski, a hybrid ski-snowshoe. Rounding out the top-3 were VestPac Waterproof […]
November 21, 2014
Who needs ski lifts, gondolas, and trams? Check out UpSki and their newest model, the Explore II. It’s like a giant parachute (they call it a wind mountaineering canopy) that allows you to ski up a 35-45 degree slope with the power of the wind. Though you’re being towed up the mountain behind this big […]
November 12, 2014
With rainy weather and snow, it’s so uncomfortable having wet feet while hiking or snowshoeing. Avoid this common problem with the Verglas Gaiters by Outdoor Research. Designed specifically for women, these gaiters are will keep you well protected with a combination of a waterproof, breathable fabric upper and a durable inner leg, as well as […]
November 5, 2014
Love skiing? Then you’ll love the Epic Pass! With unlimited (yes, unlimited!) access to 12 resorts in California, Utah, and Colorado, your skis and snowboards will get plenty of use this season. Amazing resorts like Vail, Keystone (opening November 7th!), Park City, Canyons, Northstar, and Heavenly, will offer you plenty of variety and savings. On […]
October 30, 2014
Don’t let wet weather or activities compromise your phone. Protect it with VestPac Waterproof Cell Phone Cases. These clear, electrostatic TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) cases are super durable and compact enough to fit into your pocket or carry with the attached lanyard. With their double sealed cases, water, dirt, sand, snow, and mud will not ruin […]
October 29, 2014
More than just poles…they are Char Poles! Char, which means four in Farsi, has four unique features that you won’t find in your typical ski pole. First, the handles have a 5 Finger Grab Strap and a standard Camera Mount Topper. Second, there are built in “tool toppers” in the grip to have both Philips […]
October 29, 2014
Protect your gear. The Series 3 Sportube is a hard plastic shell that can hold an incredible amount of snow gear – 2 snowboards with boots and bindings or 1 snowboard and 1 pair of skis or 3 pairs of skis and poles or 2 adult and 2 children’s skis. A versatile case, it can […]
October 21, 2014
TrailblazerGirl racers need this helmet! POC designed the Orbic Comp Julia with a special patent pending panel in the front of the helmet to decrease the impact that your head will experience when hit by gates in slalom skiing or in a fall. Studies show that the transmitted energy from hitting gates is decreased by […]
October 21, 2014
Light conditions change…do your goggles? They will if you have Bollé Gravity Goggles! Choose one of the styles with a Modulator lens to have a “state-of-the-art, high contrast, light reactive lens that changes lens tint density with the changing light conditions. The more UV light exposed to the lens, the darker the lens will become.” […]
September 8, 2014
Good fun in the snow with the Women’s FLEX ESC Snowshoe Kit by Tubbs Snowshoes. The kit contains a pair of FLEX snowshoes, a pair of 2-part adjustable Tubbs Snowshoe Poles, and a bag to carry all. Technical features of the snowshoe include a women-specific binding, rotating toe cord that allows the tail of the […]
September 4, 2014
Is it going to snow tomorrow? You can answer that question if you have the NOAA Snow Forecast App by WeatherSphere. It installs easily, can be customized to your specific location, and has a ” highly responsive interactive map”. This app shows 6 hourly snowfall amounts in inches for next 48 hours. Covering the contiguous […]
March 28, 2014
Not just a women-specific ski, but a ski specific to YOU! Wagner Custom Skis uses a special “Skier DNA Fitting System” to develop the best ski possible for you. Through a series of questions, Wagner determines things like how you ski, the type of terrain and snow you ski on, your muscular and skeletal profile, […]
March 28, 2014
No more cold hands! The Hestra Power Heater Glove will keep your hands warm on even the coldest of days. Made with windproof, waterproof and breathable fabric, and a longer gauntlet design to keep snow from creeping into your glove, these gloves have lithium rechargeable batteries and convenient international travel adaptors. Adjustment of the temperature […]
March 18, 2014
An all-in-one system for hard-hitting TrailblazerGirl skiers and boarders. The Ortovox Free Rider 22 Woman is specifically designed to fit a woman’s body which is ideal in a backpack with an integrated back protector – “Spine Protector System” (SPS). A wide neoprene hip belt ensure the pack is hugged tightly to your body, and the […]
March 14, 2014
Clever design! Skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers, frustrated with a wet scarf and fogged up goggles? The North45 Scarf solves these problems with a patent-pending two-piece design that allows moist air to escape yet keeps you warm, covered and dry. The other unique feature of this scarf is the integrated magnet that makes it a cinch […]
March 11, 2014
Frozen hydration bladder a problem? For those die-hard TrailblazerGirls that are braving extreme conditions in search of adventure, Arctic Innovations HydroHeater should be an essential piece of gear. No more worries about not being able to drink from your hydration bladder because the drinking tube is frozen. HydroHeater has a battery-powered heating element which at […]
February 26, 2014
A “sound” purchase this winter! Keep your ears warm and toasty AND listen to music or answer calls with the Bluetooth HD Ear Warmers by 180s. The patented behind-the-head design along with the soft fuzzy fleece interior is comfortable and surprisingly does not interfere with the sound quality of the hi-def speakers. On a full […]
February 18, 2014
For those TrailblazerGirls trying out snowshoeing for the first time, here’s a great kit just for you. Redfeather’s Women’s Hike Snowshoe kit comes with snowshoes, a set of 3 section trekking poles, and tote bag. The snowshoes are designed with a woman’s slightly narrower stride in mind, so they’re comfortable for hiking, walking, and running. […]