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HotSnapZ Reuseable Hand Warmers & Heating Pads
January 25, 2013
Hand warmers taken to the next level… these HotSnapZ Reuseable Hand Warmers & Heating Pads come in convenient sizes and last anywhere from 30 minutes to hours, and even more impressively, they can be reused over and over again. At the risk of sounding a little like a chem class, here’s how they work… clicking […]
Yeti Snowshoe Series, Canada
January 23, 2013
Coming Jan-Mar, 2013. Calling all runners… the Yeti Snowshoe Series is Canada’s first to offer an exciting alternative to walking and running during the winter months. There are 2 distances to choose from and clinics to get you ready. Snowshoeing is the fastest growing outdoor winter activity, get out there and find out why! The Yeti […]
Sigge’s P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event, Whistler Olympic Park
January 16, 2013
Coming Feb 23, 2013. The largest cross-country event in all of BC is Sigge’s P’ayakentsut Cross Country Ski Event at the Whistler Olympic Park. The race is open to women (and yes men too) using your choice of technique, so you can skate or ski in the classic style on the 15K, 30K and 50K […]
STABILicers by 32north
January 14, 2013
Rain boots when it’s wet, but what to do when it’s icy? Ice cleats… or more specifically, STABILicers ice cleats by 32north. Now being sold internationally, the folks at 32north have developed an entire range of STABILicers, from the STABILicers Lite Hiker to the STABILicers OverShoe, for work and play that fit over everything from boots […]
Helicopter Skiing Alaska by Ski Divas
January 14, 2013
Coming April, 2013. Calling all hardcore ski-bunnies! Join the ultimate Alaskan heli-skiing experience with a cool group of women who’ll be enjoying the Helicopter Skiing Alaska adventure by Ski Divas. This event includes 7 nights lodging at the Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, breakfast and lunch for 7 days, transportation to and from Valdez, at least 36 […]
Ski and Snow Report App By The Zumobi Network
January 9, 2013
Ready for the slopes? How ’bout up to the minute snow and weather conditions delivered live to your iPhone for your favorite ski and snowboard destinations. The Ski and Snow Report App By The Zumobi Network is one of the best… it provides snow depth data including base and top, a five day forecast, instant […]
Chickadee 2013 Skis by RAMP Sports
January 7, 2013
With their innovative new way to print graphics directly on to raw bamboo, RAMP Sports transforms skis into art. Each ski print is slightly different in color and dimension from the others, so you’ll have an originally handmade set. And with sizes ranging from 149cm to 179cm and their Razorcut side cut, the Chickadee 2013 Skis […]
No End in Sight: My Life as a Blind Iditarod Racer
January 7, 2013
It’s hard not to route for a young girl leading an Iditarod sled dog team, but when you realize that she’s also blind, this transforms into a truly inspirational story. No End In Sight is the first-person story of a young sled dog racer who had to overcome an incredible obstacle to compete–born legally blind, […]
Top Snow Sports Gear of 2012
December 17, 2012
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 2012 reviews in the Snow Sports Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Quickpoles Carbon Fiber, the poles with the “revolutionary” quick-release “latch” […]
Moon Boot Classic Nylon by Tecnica
December 3, 2012
Boots for snow and well, moon walking! The Moon Boot Classic Nylon by Tecnica looks like the original boot worn by astronauts but it’s way more comfortable. And while it will attract attention, start conversations and generally be a fun piece of footwear, it’ll also keep your tootsies warm in that frigid weather (albeit not […]
Mountain Telemark Tune-Up by Backcountry Babes
December 3, 2012
Coming February 9, 2013. Interested in cross-country and all-terrain skiing? The ladies at Backcountry Babes have put together a program for you. Their Mountain Telemark Tune-Up in Wolf Creek, Colorado (in the Rio Grande National Forest) includes all day telemark instruction combined with a morning wake-up of stretching and yoga plus a sure-to-please Babes Goodie […]
Women’s Alpine Adventures at Okemo
November 26, 2012
Coming in Jan & Feb, 2013. With 2, 3 and 5 day programs, the Women’s Alpine Adventures at Okemo in Ludlow, Vermont is a great opportunity to get into skiing or just advance your skills. “This program has women returning year after year to take part in a program designed exclusively for women and led […]
Whitepod, Swiss Alps
November 16, 2012
Welcome to Whitepod… your eco-luxurious alpine hotel with 15 dome-shaped “tents” overlooking the village of Les Cerniers in the Swiss Alps. Each “tent” (notice the quotes because that word tents doesn’t really do these justice) includes a wood-burning stove and a private bathroom. But have no worry TrailblazerGirls, the resort that sits all around you […]
The Sampler Ice Climbing Clinic with Chicks with Picks
November 14, 2012
Coming January 16, 2013. “The Switzerland of America,” as Ouray, Colorado is nicknamed, offers plenty of winter activities and events, and amongst the best is The Sampler Ice Climbing Clinic with Chicks with Picks. This clinic offers 3 days of ice climbing, with a 4-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, that focuses on the technical skills to become a self-sufficient […]
Grandoe VIP Custom Design Ski Gloves
November 6, 2012
Design your own! Nearly every panel on the new VIP Custom Design Ski Gloves by Grandoe can be customized with your choice of color, and you can have your name stitched into the index finder as well. No more arguing which glove belongs to whom. These gloves aren;t just customizable, they also have 3 levels […]
Women’s Edge at Aspen Snowmass
November 6, 2012
Starting in January and continuing every week through March (2013), these 4-day getaways, the Women’s Edge at Aspen Snowmass, are for intermediate to advanced skiers and will help you build confidence and get you ready to attack those double-black-diamonds. After over 25 years, this program designed especially for women and taught by women pros and is […]
Allison Gannett’s Rippin Chix – Red Mtn Steeps Camp
November 1, 2012
Coming February 2, 2013. Okay free-ski bunnies. Time to get those skis on and hike them up the hill. Oh wait, maybe a little all-girls refresher course is in order… or maybe this free-skiing is new to you, so a camp would fit the bill. Well, our friends at Keen have gotten together with world […]
She Rocks La Grave
March 12, 2012
The French Alps are a glorious place to ski, but some regions, like La Grave, are best explored only with a guide, and She Rocks is sponsoring a back-country ski adventure in La Grave for women later this month from March 26 to March 31 (2012). Their guides will be tailoring the trip to find […]
180s Conductor Gloves
March 6, 2012
These lightweight Conductor gloves by 180s are not only fleece-y warm and made for running or just a quick run to the store, their touch sensitive tips on the index fingers and thumbs allow you to operate touch screens (think iPods) without taking off the gloves. This is the future. Now, we just need to […]
Backcountry Babes’ Sisters in the Steeps Workshops
March 1, 2012
Last time we were in Alaska, the old guy at the table said to our friend from Texas, “you better watch it or we’ll cut Alaska in half and make Texas the third largest state.” Still not sure if he was joking, but one thing we could agree on, Alaska is uniquely beautiful and has […]
Burton Feelgood Snowboard
February 29, 2012
Once in a while, even though some of our close friends might disagree, we consider what others have to say. But, come on. When snowboarding pros Hannah Teter, Maddy Schaffrick, Linn Haug and Sina Candrian all start using the Feelgood snowboard by Burton, we had to at least take a look. Burton rates this as […]
Quickpoles Carbon Fiber
February 29, 2012
So what makes a ski pole more appropriate for women? It’s not the 100% carbon fiber, but Quickpoles has that. It’s not the over-mold grip with quick-adjust strap nor the interchangeable powder basket, but Quickpoles has those too. Okay, give up? It’s the “revolutionary” quick-release “latch” right there on the pole that attaches to your bindings. […]
Loon’s Droppin’ In Women’s Ski & Snowboard Camp Presented by Oakley
February 29, 2012
Where is Loon Mountain? On Loon Mountain Road. Duh. Okay seriously, it’s one of the great all-around snow mountains in New Hampshire, and that’s why Oakley is hosting their informal “Droppin’ In” Women’s Ski & Snowboard Camp the weekend of March 24 – 25 (2012). The plan is to have just a typical girls day out, except […]
Giro Amulet Goggles for Women
February 28, 2012
Yes, Giro’s new Amulet Goggles has a beautiful frame design, and yes, it has incredible optics by Carl Zeiss. That probably is worth elaborating on, but most importantly, check out all the colors… 19 by our count! Our favorite is the “White / White Tiger Amber Pink.” But, it was a close tie with “Orange […]