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Mystic Low Hiking Shoe by Oboz Footwear
June 25, 2013
An outstanding pair of hiking shoes. Oboz Footwear’s Mystic Low is an incredibly comfortable, good-looking shoe to hike up the mountain or walk around town. Some of the great features on this shoe are the BFit Deluxe Insoles which fit our feet perfectly cushioning them on a long hike, the BDry membrane that somehow kept […]
Walk End-To-End on the Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia by Adventurous Women
June 25, 2013
Coming August 30, 2013. The folks at Adventurous Women have another great tour planned. Their Walk End-To-End on the Cape to Cape Track is a 7 day adventure in Western Australia. Starting at Cape Naturaliste, you’ll walk about 20km each day along the spectacular 135 km Track and finish your tour at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Meals, […]
Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit by Gerber
June 18, 2013
If you can’t take Bear Grylls with you on your next backcountry jaunt, you can settle for taking his Ultimate Kit with you! This 16-piece pouch by Gerber is filled with most of the essentials for survival in the wilderness – fire starter, survival blanket, fishing gear, lanyard whistle, signaling mirror, and handsaw, to name […]
Innate Heliograph Smart Phone Camera Case
June 17, 2013
A compact, practical case that is especially useful for summer activities. The Heliograph Smart Phone Camera Case by our friends at Innate is made out of a tough, urethane coated fabric with a zipper constructed using stitch-less welded technology and internal padding, making it a super waterproof/weatherproof protector for your phone and camera. Other thoughtful […]
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park at North Tahoe Adventures
June 17, 2013
Wow, what a blast! TrailblazerGirl was lucky enough on her recent trip to Lake Tahoe to experience the Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park at North Tahoe Adventures. Only 2 years old, it is the first aerial adventure park in California. There are many different courses for all ability levels, and within each course are a variety […]
DeLorme inReach SE
May 24, 2013
The new inReach SE by DeLorme is an essential device for those backcountry hikes or anytime you may be out of cell phone range. This satellite messenger allows you to send and receive text messages, have two-way SOS capability, receive delivery confirmation of your texts and SOS signals, turn on tracking to share and view […]
Pacific Crest Trail
May 24, 2013
Got an extra 5 months? That’s how long it would take to thru hike the approximately 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from end-to-end. The PTC along with the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail form what is commonly known as the Triple Crown of Hiking in the US. With a wide […]
Bulgaria’s Mountains And Monasteries by Adventures in Good Company
May 14, 2013
Coming July 6, 2013. Looking for a unique location to visit? Check out Adventures in Good Company’s Bulgaria’s Mountains And Monasteries trip this summer. It will be 8 days of hiking through beautiful countryside and charming small villages filled with history and culture, as well as visits to four of Bulgaria’s most striking monasteries, one […]
Point de Vue App
May 3, 2013
Ever been hiking and wondered what that mountain was in the distance? Well, wonder no more! With the Point de Vue App, you can pull out your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad and identify all visible and nearby summits within a 125-mile range of your current location. Even with bad weather or poor visibility, this […]
Fight Back “2”- 100% Natural Insect Repellent Spray by Mission Essentials
April 30, 2013
Another great product from our friends at Mission Essentials. The Fight Back “2” contains lemongrass essential oils, lemon eucalyptus, and geranium essentials oils, and these ingredients are effective at providing protection from biting insects. This insect repellent spray is easy to use, all natural, smells nice, and most importantly keeps those nasty bugs away.
Shenandoah National Park by Roam
April 26, 2013
Coming May 18 and August 10, 2013. Our friends at Roam are offering another great course – the Shenandoah National Park Backpacking Course – a 2 week adventure covering 107 miles along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). They are offering a sampling of what thru-hikers (hikers that travel long-distance trails like the A.T. from end-to-end) experience […]
Colorado Backcountry Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour by The World Outdoors
April 15, 2013
Coming August 11, 2013. Experience a hiking adventure with the Colorado Backcountry Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour by The World Outdoors. This will be a moderate to challenging tour, with 6 full days of hiking portions of the 490-mile Colorado Trail from one hut to the next. You’ll be pleased to know that you won’t have to lug […]
UltraLite Alpini Shelter 200 by Brooks-Range
April 4, 2013
A handy piece of outdoor gear that is essential for those backcountry hikes with unpredictable weather. The UltraLite Alpini Shelter by Brooks-Range is basically a frameless tent that is super easy to use and provides protection from the rain and wind when you want to make a quick stop. Weighing in at only 8.11 ounces […]
Women’s Intro to Mountaineering by Yamnuska
April 4, 2013
Coming July 14, 2013. Head to the Wapta Icefields in beautiful Banff National Park for the Women’s Intro to Mountaineering by Yamnuska. No prior mountaineering experience is required, but this will be a challenging week, traveling several kilometers of glacier each day with peaks ranging in height from 2900 meters to 3200 meters. To name […]
Canoe Creek Hiking Shorts by Woolrich
March 29, 2013
The perfect hiking shorts! Our friends at Woolrich created the Canoe Creek Hiking Shorts, and we TrailblazerGirls are super happy with them. They’re very comfortable, have plenty of pockets, and are a flattering length (not too short and not too long). Made of 99% cotton and 1% Spandex, they have just the right amount of […]
PocketFuel
March 27, 2013
A super alternative snack for the active TrailblazerGirl! The PocketFuel Nut Butters come in 8 yummy flavors (our favorite is Chocolate Smackaroon) and are made from 100% natural, whole food ingredients found in nuts, seeds and fruits. They’re packaged in cute reusable, resealable, flexible pouches that you just squish and squeeze to eat the delicious […]
Lena Pillars Nature Park, Sakha Republic
March 27, 2013
One of the newest inscriptions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List…Lena Pillars Nature Park in the Sakha Republic (Russia). Impressive, large rocks in the shape of pillars, spires, towers, arches, and colonnades line the banks of the Lena River, the 10th longest river in the world. The site also contains a wealth of Cambrian fossil remains of numerous […]
Sailcloth Backpacks by SailorBags
March 12, 2013
A huge backpack from our friends at SailorBags. Like all their wonderful gear, this Sailcloth Backpack is made out of that strong, durable, waterproof sailcloth. It has comfortable, padded shoulder straps, 2 large compartments, interior pockets to keep your essentials handy, and mesh outer pockets to hold water bottles, shoes or gloves. A great bag […]
Earthlust Stainless Steel Bottles
March 1, 2013
What’s better than a stainless steel water bottle? One with a super cute design of course. The Earthlust Stainless Steel Bottles are also made with safe non-toxic paints, and you’ll also be sure to want one of their insulated hemp bags that work great to keep your water cold and any condensation from getting everything […]
Thermawool Merino Wool 2.0 by Terramar Sports
February 1, 2013
Layer, layer, layer. You know that’s the way to go when you’re heading out into conditions that are going to change while you’re out there, and the Thermawool Merino Wool 2.0 by Terramar Sports is where you should start. The designers at Terramar Sports have been making base layers for over 40 years, and they […]
Air Zippditty by Granite Gear
January 31, 2013
When is it good to compartmentalize? When you’re packing of course, and these Air Zippditty bags by Granite Gear are the perfect tool to help. Not only are they convenient little bags for travel, camping and hiking, they’re multi-colored for coded organizing. Because of their size and shape, the Air Zippditty bags are easy to stow […]
Walkstool
January 23, 2013
The amazingly strong, Swedish-made Walkstool is available in a couple of models with different sizes which may not seem to be a big deal at first. But yes, size does matter. So many of these types of seats are one-size fits all which usually means they’re too short for most people. But the Walkstool comes […]
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 […]
The Original SPIbelt
January 10, 2013
Love to carry a few items when you run but hate that bulk that comes with a lot of waist and fanny packs? Check out the SPIbelt from Austin-based Kim Overton. The name means “Small Personal Item” Belt, and it gives you an expandable, secure, low-profile pocket that’s super comfortable and made with a soft […]