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Olympic Collection Sochi 2014 Women’s Lambswool Zip Canada Sweater
February 10, 2014
We TrailblazerGirls spent the weekend enjoying the Winter Olympic games, so we were on the hunt for more ways to support these amazing athletes from all over the world. We found Hudson’s Bay’s official Olympic Collection from our neighbors to the North. The stylish Sochi 2014 Women’s Lambswool Zip Canada Sweater wins the gold for […]
USA Go USA Knit Mittens
February 10, 2014
Got Olympic fever? Support Team USA athletes by purchasing these “Go USA” mittens. In patriotic colors, these mittens are a great way to show your spirit and keep your hands warm this winter. Go Team USA!
ESLA Kicksled
January 24, 2014
Ever heard of a kicksled? It’s a small sled with a chair mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners which extend backward to about twice the chair’s length. You stand on one of the runners and kick the ground between the runners to propel the sled. Check out the ESLA Kicksled. Beautifully designed and […]
Marquette Backcountry Ski
January 23, 2014
You’ve heard of hybrid cars, but how about hybrid skis? The Marquette Backcountry Ski is part snowshoe and part ski. It’s a short, wide ski with what they call “macro fish-scales” treads to grab the snow while heading uphill but minimally effect gliding when going downhill. Choose just about any kind of binding which can […]
Bobskis
January 16, 2014
A different way to have some winter fun. Bobskis, designed and produced in the UK, are a durable, high performance sledge (AKA a sled in America) that is super fast. It’s easy to steer – just touch the snow on the side that you want to turn (protect your hands with gloves!) and shift your […]
Ruroc’s RG-1 Ice Helmet
January 15, 2014
No, it’s not a Star Wars Stormtrooper mask…it’s Ruroc’s RG-1 Ice Helmet! Included is a high protection helmet with inner shell, 180 degree field-of-view goggles, and a detachable, high impact face mask. With their AeroFlow system, you’ll be fog-free, warm and well ventilated. The RG-1 series comes in 7 different color combinations. Extreme protection for […]
Steez Gear Tall Scarf
January 15, 2014
Cool-looking scarf to keep you “Steezin not Freezin”! Our friends at Steez Gear kindly provided us with one of their Tall Scarves to test. We love that it is truly “Tall” at 8 feet long yielding plenty of options on styling it. It’s fashioned out of soft merino wool and is hand-knit and hand-dyed, giving […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2013: Celebrating the Cold Weather!
January 9, 2014
Happy New Year! 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 2013 reviews for ways to enjoy and celebrate this cold weather. First off, check out the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, the world’s first and largest hotel built […]
Top Snow Gear and Events of 2013
December 10, 2013
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 2013 reviews in the Snow category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… February’s Sigge’s P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event, Whistler Olympic Park, the largest cross-country […]
Pret Lyric Helmet
November 20, 2013
No more bulky helmet head! Check out the Pret Lyric Helmet with its low profile, lightweight design for your next skiing or boarding adventure. The well-thought out positioning of the intake vents, internal channels, and exhaust vents ensure ideal ventilation and comfort. For those chilly days, there’s a warm Eco-Fleece interior and removable vent plugs. […]
Wolf Creek Women’s Ski and Snowboard Clinics
November 20, 2013
Various dates in 2013 and 2014. TrailblazerGirl skiers and boarders, head to Wolf Creek for their Women’s Ski and Snowboard Clinics. This southwestern Colorado resort is known for its abundant powder – average annual snowfall is 465 inches, the most in Colorado! Your fee includes a 2 hour morning session with one of Wolf Creek’s top […]
Ski Dazzle Los Angeles Ski Show & Snowboard Expo
November 13, 2013
Coming December 5, 2013. It’s the start of the winter sports season, so check out the Ski Dazzle Los Angeles Ski Show & Snowboard Expo. As the world’s largest annual consumer ski and snowboard event, you’ll see exhibits from local winter resorts including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Heavenly. Out of state destinations include Whistler, Jackson […]
Dog Sledding and Winter Fun by Adventures in Good Company
November 6, 2013
Coming February 1, 2014. Mush! Join Adventures in Good Company on their Dog Sledding and Winter Fun tour. Five days filled with snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and of course, dog sledding in the winter wilderness of Minnesota. Meals, lodging, equipment, local transportation included. Grab your girlfriends, warm parkas, and mush!
Women’s Weekend at Killington
November 5, 2013
Coming January 25 and February 18, 2014. TrailblazerGirl skiers, visit Killington for their Women’s Weekends this ski season. This central Vermont ski resort is the second largest ski area and is often the first to open in the Eastern United States. They offer 2 specially designed weekends for ladies only. With Olympic gold medalist and […]
Dakine’s Womens Pro II
October 16, 2013
TrailblazerGirl skiers, this is the backpack for you. Dakine’s Womens Pro II has a contoured harness that is designed specifically for a woman’s frame. It has so many features such as a snowboard and ski carry, fleece lined goggle pocket, deployable helmet carry, and avalanche tool pocket. It’s made out of ballistic nylon for durability, […]
Women’s Early Bird Clinic at Big Sky Mountain Resort
October 16, 2013
Coming December 7, 2013. TrailblazerGirl ski bunnies, time to start thinking about hitting the slopes! Check out the Women’s Early Bird Clinic at Big Sky Mountain Resort in Montana. With this 2-day, women’s only clinic, taught by women instructors, you’ll be able to get more comfortable on the slopes and master new techniques at the […]
Hovertrek by Neoteric Hovercraft
August 9, 2013
Wouldn’t it be great to zoom over land and water without changing vehicles? Well, you can with a Novertrek by Neoteric Hovercraft. A hovercraft floats on a cushion of slightly pressurized air so that you can travel easily over a variety of surfaces – land, water, mud, sand or ice. Neoteric offers different sizes and […]
HD Camera Goggle by ZEAL
April 29, 2013
Wow – shoot HD quality video and take HD photos without even taking off your goggles?! Yes, you can with the HD Camera Goggle by ZEAL. With the glove-ready buttons on the side of the frame, these amazing goggles have a built in video and camera with a 170-degree wide angle camera lens. Notwithstanding all […]
Snowboard Camps, Les Deux Alpes by GirlieCamps
April 29, 2013
Coming June 29 and July 6, 2013. Boarding during the summer? Yes! With GirlieCamps Snowboard Camps in Les Deux Alpes, France, you and your fellow TrailblazerGirl boarders can experience one of the highest ski areas in the world and Europe’s largest skiable glacier. Included in the price are lodging for 6 nights, 6 days of […]
Stealth-X Sled by Snolo
March 22, 2013
The James Bond sled? Well, maybe he would prefer a cello case, but the amazing Stealth-X sled by Snolo has the seating position, the steering ability and the speed of a race car (or at least the same experience). Early tests have it careening down the hill at speeds in excess of 65 km/hr (~40 […]
Floor Ski Racks by RAX by Radically Inclined
March 20, 2013
No more scratched walls and floors! Enter RAX by Radically Inclined. They have created an eco-friendly ski storage system that comes in several different sizes and configurations. Each floor rack is hand-crafted out of locally grown renewable second/third growth Western Red Cedar that is naturally water resistant so it will stand up to years of […]
Original Soul Ski Poles by Soul Poles
March 20, 2013
An eco-friendly ski pole. Original Soul Ski Poles by Soul Poles are made with a bamboo shaft, the grips and baskets are made of recycled plastics, and the straps are made from a recycled pet plastic weave. These cool looking poles are handmade in Park City, Utah, designed and tested by professional skiers and are […]
Kitzsteinhorn Resort, Austria
March 20, 2013
Skiing or snowboarding almost all year round? Yes, on Kitzsteinhorn glacier in the Austrian Alps! Other highlights include the cool Ice Camp where you can grab a drink and watch movies in igloos, Gipfelwelt 3000 where you can take the cable car to the summit station to brave Salzburg’s highest panorama-platforms for a fantastic view […]
Spyder Artemis Jacket
March 4, 2013
A ski jacket that’s stylish enough to wear all day. The Spyder Artemis Jacket features everything you can probably think of: removable hood, concealed front zipper, under arm ventilation, detachable inner collar, adjustable cuffs with gussets, waterproof hand pocket zippers, internal goggle and zip pocket, etc. etc. But, let’s face it, anything we wear also […]