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The Graffiti Run
January 9, 2015
Various dates and locations throughout 2015. The most colorful day of your life! That’s the goal of The Graffiti Run, a fun 5K event for all-levels of fitness. Start with a white outfit, then along the 5K course, there will be “Graffiti Zones” where you’ll be doused with loads of color – green, red, orange, […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2014: Most Innovative Items
January 7, 2015
There were so many interesting and innovative items reviewed in 2014, and our TrailblazerGirl editorial team wanted to highlight their pick of the top 3 (just in case you missed them last year!). First, experience life in a bubble with GrandLodge! Providing a unique camping experience, GrandLodge consists of a spherical-shaped, inflatable half opaque pod […]
Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend
November 17, 2014
Coming January 15, 2015. May the Force be with you!…at Disneyland?! Yes, that’s right, those every popular races by Disney have now ventured into the Star Wars galaxy. Though the regular registration is completely sold out (!), you can still sign up through various worthy charity groups with a fundraising commitment. Choose from a half […]
The Original Nomad Collapsible Tub and Water Heater Coil Combo
November 7, 2014
Portable hot tub…how cool (or should we say, hot!) is that! The Original Nomad Collapsible Tub and Water Heater Coil Combo is a vinyl-sided circular tub that fits inside a 14″ x 16″ 30″ duffel bag for transport. Once you’ve assembled the tub, the stainless steel heater coil can be connected to the tub, and […]
Char Poles
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 […]
Krewe of BOO!, New Orleans
October 28, 2014
Coming October 30, 2014. “Throw me somethin’ monster!” is what you’re supposed to yell during the Krewe of BOO! Similar to the famous Mardi Gras Parade, the Krewe of BOO! celebrates Halloween with elaborately decorated floats, marching bands, costumed revelers, and locally made “throws” like Aunt Sally’s Pralinettes, Handmade Candy Corn necklaces, Voodoo Doll pins […]
Onewheel
October 24, 2014
Think combination hoverboard, surfboard, snowboard, and skateboard on the road, and you’ll be approaching what Onewheel feels like. Debuting in the next several months, Onewheel is the “world’s first one-wheeled, self-balancing, electric skateboard”. This fun, supposedly easy-to-learn ride has a top speed of 12mph and a range of 4 to 6 miles with a rechargeable […]
exofab Gel Guards for iPhone
October 23, 2014
Definitely a different kind of “phone case”. The Gel Guards for iPhone by our friends at exofab is actually an ingenious set of gel stickers that protect your phone from scratches and absorbs the impact from a drop. The package come complete with front and back guards, 2 sets of side guards in 2 different […]
Halloween Hike, London
October 23, 2014
Coming October 31, 2014. A spooky Halloween night in the home of Jack the Ripper! The Halloween Hike by the same folks that brought us Halloween Moonride, is a 13 mile loop through London starting out at the witching hour (midnight, of course!). The route will be clearly marked, and there will be zombie guides […]
OneLogFire
October 2, 2014
Love smores? Then you gotta get a OneLogFire! Even if you don’t like smores, having an open fire is a quintessential camping must. This is a transportable, compact, kiln dried log that stands vertically and burns from the inside out. It has a non-toxic fire starter on the side that makes it super easy to […]
Competitours
September 26, 2014
Ever dreamed of participating in the Amazing Race but didn’t want to deal with all the drama? Well, now you can with Competitours! This is an adventure with 12 pairs of teams (you and your best TrailblazerGirl-friend?) in which you will be competing in fun and quirky challenges over a period of 10 days. Expect […]
Mudderella
September 19, 2014
Coming September 20 (Virginia), and October 4 (California), 2014. You’ve heard of Cinderella…well, now there’s Mudderella! This is no Disney Princess, this is a fun and challenging event for us girls (and boys, if invited by a girl!) that has 12-15 obstacles over a course of 5-7 miles and as the name implies, mud! With […]
Freak’n Farmer, Canada
September 11, 2014
Coming September 20, 2014. You gotta love the name! The Freak’n Farmer is described by some as harder than a Tough Mudder event. Held at Covert Farms Family Estate in British Columbia, Canada, this is an adventure obstacle race inspired by the grueling tasks that “farm hands had to perform in the dry blistering heat […]
Color Fun Fest 5K
September 9, 2014
Various dates and location throughout 2014. A colorful day AND night event! The Color Fun Fest 5K is an either a daytime event filled with bright colors or an evening of blacklights and glowing colors. Expect 5 color stations along the 5K route with thousands of pounds of color showering runners and music blasting all […]
GrandLodge
August 8, 2014
A unique way to camp out in the wild. The GrandLodge is the luxury version of the spherical-shaped, inflatable products offered by CasaBubble and consists of a half opaque pod connected to a completely transparent one. The bubbles are inflated and maintained with a silent air turbine which also circulates fresh air through the bubble. […]
Panono Camera
August 1, 2014
A radical new way to take photographs. The soon-to-be-released Panono Camera is a ball that is slightly bigger than a softball, weighs 0.66 pounds, and is equipped with 36 tiny cameras distributed around the ball. Toss it in the air, and it senses when its at its highest point and simultaneously shoots all 36 cameras […]
Beach Thingy by Fab
June 25, 2014
Be the envy of everyone on the beach. The Fab Beach Thingy is just the thing for a comfortable day at the beach. Made out of strong polypropylene, it’s lightweight, portable, and easy to use. Just shimmy the Thingy from side to side and the two prongs move smoothly into the sand. When the bottom […]
Sock Guy Women’s Socks
June 16, 2014
Socks to fit your personality. Check out the huge selection of fun women’s socks at Sock Guy. We were especially particular to the Cupcakes (yes, you remember our sweet tooth!), but you’ll find others like the Crazy Cat, Groovy, and Land Shark to name a few. All are made with a special ultra-wicking material with […]
Turbopan
June 13, 2014
Eureka! Ever thought about striking it rich by panning for gold? Try Turbopan, a revolutionary type of gold pan with swirling ridges that kind of look like a flower. After extensive research and testing, Kim Hillier, an Australian geologist and prospector, came up with this special design. The swirling ridges facilitate the movement of the […]
San Diego Costume Party Half Marathon & 5K / 10K
June 11, 2014
Coming July 13, 2014. Halloween in July? Well, not exactly, but the next best thing is to find a fun costume and sign up for the San Diego Costume Party Half Marathon & 5K/10K! It’s a out and back flat course starting at Qualcomm Stadium then along a paved road that is closed to traffic. […]
City2Surf
June 11, 2014
Coming August 10, 2014. Known as “The One to Run”, Australia’s City2Surf is certainly a popular race. Inspired by the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco, this 14K route starts in Sydney’s Hyde Park and finishes on Bondi Beach. The first race took place in 1971 with just over 2,000 competitors while last year’s […]
U-Boat Worx’s C-Quester 2
June 6, 2014
Your own personal mini-submersible! The C-Quester 2 from the Dutch company, U-Boat Worx, is a 2-person submersible that allows you to explore underwater to a depth-rating of 100 metres without getting wet. Using state-of-the-art technology and an entanglement-free design, this sub is easy to “drive”. It has a glass bottom for ideal viewing, and your comfort […]
2014 World Championships of Land and Sand Yachting
June 3, 2014
Coming July 12, 2014. Sailing on land?! Yes! Check out the World Championships of Land and Sand Yachting this summer near Austin, Nevada. Come watch sailors representing 15 countries and 4 continents compete in various races over the course of a week on a windy, 6,000 foot high playa (dry lake). These fearless racers can […]
Bikase Cheese Burger Seat Case
May 28, 2014
Hey, is that a cheese burger under your seat?! Yep, it sure is…a Cheese Burger Seat Case, that is, by our friends at Bikase. This clever contraption is a 5″ x 2 1/2″ case to hold your essentials – phone, wallet, snacks, bike tools, etc. Velcro straps allow it to easily mount under your bike […]