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Crosskix 2.0
May 11, 2017
The multi-functional shoe for all your TrailblazerGirl adventures! Crosskix 2.0 is a molded foam composite shoe that will take you from land to water without a hitch. It’s a great looking shoe that is comfortable with a footbed that actually molds to the shape of your foot over time. We found that they were very useful here in […]
Selkirk Mountain Experience’s Hut to Hut Trekking
May 11, 2017
Coming August 12, 2017. Explore the backcountry of Beautiful British Columbia with the Selkirk Mountain Experience’s Hut to Hut Trekking. Spend a week hiking through stunning scenery from alpine meadows to massive glaciers. Share this hike with a maximum of 5 guests as you travel along a network of well-maintained trails staying in three alpine chalets. Prices […]
Stonewear Designs Dynamic Pant
May 2, 2017
Remember the Cassanna from our friends at Stonewear Designs? Well you should, because it’s a versatile pullover that’s perfect for this time of year. We have yet another awesome find from that fantastic company, the Dynamic Pant. Maybe they should have named it the dynamo pant, because it will have you raring to go outside […]
West Coast Trail
May 1, 2017
It’s opening day for the West Coast Trail! The West Coast Trail, rated as one of the world’s top hiking trails, is a 75 km (47 mile) trail that follows the southwestern edge of British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. This 5-7 day hike takes you along a trail built in 1907 to facilitate rescuing of survivors […]
World Expeditions Women’s Kokoda Track
April 26, 2017
Coming August 26, 2017. A trekking tour in exotic Papua New Guinea. The folks at World Expeditions are offering an 11-day, women-only adventure along the Kokoda Track. The Kokoda Track was the site of bitter fighting between Australian and Japanese armies during the early days of World War II. The Track links the southern and northern coast of Papua […]
Blue Mountains – Six Foot Track with Women’s Own Adventure
April 25, 2017
Coming September 15, 2017. Tours specifically designed by women for women traveling alone. The Australian-based Women’s Own Adventure company offers a collection of holidays for single women who want to travel in a small group to amazing destinations. Take the Blue Mountains – Six Foot Track tour, for example, a 3-day adventure filled with dramatic scenery, awe-inspiring […]
Lyn Taylor’s Adventure Travel: Touring the Balkan Beauties
April 24, 2017
Coming September 2, 2017. An active journey Touring the Balkan Beauties with Lyn Taylor’s Adventure Travel! This 23-day, all-women tour takes you through four Balkan countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. Highlights include hiking in the Julian Alps; visits to the historical cities of Ljubljana, Zagreb, Cetinje, Novi Sad, and Belgrade with castles, cultural experiences, churches, museums, and quaint town centers; kayaking on the River Soča; visiting […]
Sisterhood Women’s Travel Outback Rock & Rail Adventure
April 20, 2017
Coming August 30, 2017. An Outback adventure to remember! Join Sisterhood Women’s Travel for their 10-day Outback Rock and Rail Adventure. Highlights include: a sunrise tour of Uluru, the sacred and spectacular sandstone monolith; 2-days on The Ghan (originally the Afghan Express, honoring the Afghan camel drivers), Australia’s legendary passenger train that takes you through the heart […]
REI Outessa Kirkwood
April 17, 2017
Coming July 14, 2017. A long weekend in the great outdoors specifically organized for women. Join the folks at REI for their second annual Outessa program in Kirkwood, California. Choose from hundreds of activities and classes such as rock climbing, paddle boarding, outdoor photography, camping, yoga, trail running, wilderness survival, and so much more. Select fancy […]
RailRiders Weatherpant with Insect Shield
April 11, 2017
Bye-bye bugs! Our friends at RailRaiders have designed THE pant for us TrailblazerGirls – the Weatherpant with Insect Shield. Insect Shield is a nontoxic, completely safe treatment that will defend you against creepy crawlies and flying nasties like mosquitoes, midges and flies. It’s effective up to 70 washes, and in conjunction with the drawcord around […]
RunLites Fleece II Gloves
March 28, 2017
Light up the night like a superhero! RunLites offers a practical solution to nighttime safety – and they’re hands-free! You can choose from gloves or mittens, in full or half length fingers, and a variety of fabrics and colors. We tried the Fleece II Gloves since we’re in the Pacific Northwest and those arctic winds can be […]
SeaBear Smoked Salmon and Ready-to-Eat
March 7, 2017
Get your Omega-3’s! If you can’t make it out to catch your own fresh salmon, our friends at SeaBear have just what you need. Their delicious “Gold Seal” smoked wild salmon and Ready-to-Eat pouches of Wild King Smoked Salmon, Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon, and Wild Pink Salmon will have you drooling. The bags are vacuum-sealed […]
Bridgedale WoolFusion Trekker
February 27, 2017
They put a lot of thought into their socks so you don’t have to. The folks at Bridgedale are known as the global market leader in the manufacture of technical socks. Whether it’s for hiking, skiing, mountaineering, running, walking, or just being there, they’ve got the sock for you. We tested their WoolFusion Trekker, a midweight […]
Opedix Dual-Tec 2.0 3/4 Length Tights
February 16, 2017
Tights designed to “activate your movement system”. Wow, sounds impressive, and they are! The Dual-Tec 2.0 3/4 Length Tights use patented technology to align and support your muscles, joints, and neural components so that you have better mobility and stability, helping to optimize your performance. There are 21 specially designed panels that hug and connect key […]
Purequosa
February 13, 2017
No time for a shower? No worries because we found Purequosa! These are cleansing sprays that TrailblazerGirls will find very useful when camping, hiking, cycling, running, traveling, and basically anytime you are out and about doing your TrailblazerGIrl thing. With organic ingredients, Purequosa will have you smelling and feeling refreshed. Here are the key ingredients: the […]
Llama Trekking in Utah with Adventures in Good Company
February 7, 2017
Coming May 2, 2017. Unplug and unwind in the Beehive State. Join Adventure in Good Company for their week-long Llama Trekking in Utah tour. You’ll be exploring the high desert canyons of Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument with your own personal llama carrying all your heavy items. Get yourself in good shape since there will be 3-6 […]
NWSA Flotilla 2017
January 23, 2017
Coming April 1, 2017. Dreaming of warm waters and sunshine…it’s time to start planning for the NWSA Flotilla in the Exuma Islands! Join the National Women’s Sailing Association on their 8-day sailing flotilla through the Exumas, a collection of over 365 islands in the beautiful, sapphire-blue waters of the Bahamas. Choose from a fully-provisioned and captained […]
Dear North, Alaska Salmon Bites
November 1, 2016
The salmon are in season…and they’re in the bag! Our friends at Dear North, have found a way to make it so you salmon-lovers need never be without the delicious taste of salmon. Their tasty Alaska Salmon Bites are wild-caught Coho salmon that is hot smoked and dehydrated, making them shelf stable for 12 months. Just […]
Corkcicle Canteen
October 26, 2016
Award winning design – tall and sleek! The Canteen by our friends at Corkcicle is as practical as it is beautiful. With a special proprietary triple insulation, this stainless steel bottle will keep your cold drinks cold for up to 25 hours, plus it will keep your hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours. […]
Tumalo Falls
October 25, 2016
Get out and explore! When in Central Oregon, check out Tumalo Falls in the Cascade Range west of Bend. At this time of year, the aspen trees are turning golden, and the falls are filled with water from springs and glacial melting. There is about a 3 mile, unpaved (read: gravel and lots of potholes!) […]
DreamWave Venture
October 25, 2016
Your adventure needs a Venture! Our friends at DreamWave have recently released Venture, the very first portable Bluetooth speaker that is also a two-way radio! How cool is that! Just think, on your next camping trip or hike when cell phone service may be sketchy, you can still stay in contact with your friends. The […]
Stio Women’s Pinedale Pant
October 4, 2016
Your new, go-to pant for all your TrailblazerGirl adventures! The Pinedale Pant from our friends at Stio looks great on and is mega-versatile, taking you from the trails to a walk around town. They are snug fitting, like a pair of leggings, but the nylon/polyester/spandex blend is so comfortable because its stretchiness, that you’ll be pleased with the […]
Seattle Sports FireWater Multi-Bottle
September 22, 2016
Be the coolest TrailblazerGirl at the campsite! The FireWater Multi-Bottle from our friends at Seattle Sports is an awesome bottle/container/light/fun-outdoor-gear find. Yes, the multipurpose unit does a lot: it holds 700 ml of fluid to keep you hydrated; it serves as a waterproof container for your valuables as you’re paddling down the river; it lights […]
Fall Foliage Women’s Wellness Weekend
September 15, 2016
Coming September 30, 2016. The kids are back to school, and the weather is starting to change which means…fall colors! Check out the Fall Foliage Women’s Wellness Weekend from the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA. Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, astronomy classes, and painting classes are a few of the options awaiting you in the beautiful Berkshires. Package rates include […]