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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack
May 12, 2015
Amazingly light at 12.7 oz! No, that’s not a typo…it really is only 12.7 ounces! The Summit Pack from our friends at Hyperlite Mountain Gear is constructed out of a Cuben/Polyester hybrid material that almost has the feel of extra strong rice paper on steroids. It’s super strong yet light and water resistant, and this […]
Crumpler ASO Outpost
May 7, 2015
A well-thought-out bag for your urban TrailblazerGirl adventures and beyond. Our Aussie friends at Crumpler designed the ASO Outpost, the ultimate bag for your bike commute, travels, hikes, beach adventures, and more. Let’s start with the huge interior – 25L! – and it can be divided with a retractable drawstring into two 12L compartments. Conveniently, […]
Eider Spry Shorts
April 29, 2015
Comfy, comfy! The Spry Shorts from our friends at Eider are designed with your comfort in mind. A high performance stretch material is used and a tailored fit ensure that you can move without restriction as you’re doing your TrailblazerGirl thing. Practical features include 3 invisible zippered pockets, rapid moisture evaporation, and UPF 45 sun […]
ExOfficio BugsAway Damselfly Pant
April 29, 2015
Pants that scream, “let’s hit the trails!”. The BugsAway Damselfly Pant from the travel experts at ExOfficio feature a built-in insect repellent to protect you from nasty critters like mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges that can take away the pleasure of being outdoors. Even with up to 70 launderings, the fabric retains full […]
Moji Foot Pro
April 27, 2015
Relief for your feet. The Moji Foot Pro is like having your own personal foot masseuse. All your TrailblazerGirl activities can result in some pretty tired feet, and we think you’ll be happy with this little portable lifesaver. Run your especially sore spots over the center raised sphere for an intense, deep tissue massage, then […]
Alpinehikers Guided Jungfrau
April 22, 2015
Coming June 8, and August 2, 2015. Snow-capped mountains, quaint villages, and lovely brown and white cows with their iconic bells standing in lush, green meadows…the perfect setting for Alpinehikes Guided Jungfrau trip. This week-long tour in the Bernese Oberland area of Switzerland is a TrailblazerGirl’s dream. Stay 4 nights in Murren, a car-free mountain […]
Yoga Breaks in Spain
April 21, 2015
Coming May 21 and September 17, 2015. Aaahhh, a yoga wellness holiday in Spain. Sound relaxing? Join Yoga Breaks in Spain for their Yoga and Pilates Retreat on the Costa Blanca area of Spain. Stay 5 nights in a boutique hotel near the beach, enjoy daily yoga, pilates, and meditation sessions, a guided 12K coast […]
Bright Medic FireFly Headlamp
April 20, 2015
A small package that packs a punch! The FireFly Headlamp from our friends at Bright Medic is a mini cube with an amazing 40 lumens of white light on the high setting. It’s super lightweight, weighing in at a mere 1 ounce and that’s with the batteries. We especially like the backpack safe switch that […]
Sierra Designs Stretch Trail Pant
April 14, 2015
They’ve done it again. Our friends at Sierra Designs created yet another fantastic product with the Stretch Trail Pant. Loaded with features, these pants are the end-all-be-all to hiking/active pants. A super comfortable stretch waistband, water resistant panels in the seat and knees, zippered pockets to hold all your essentials, and even tabs to attach […]
Mulu World Heritage Area, Malaysia
April 10, 2015
Caves, bats, rainforests, waterfalls, and more! The Mulu World Heritage Area in Malaysia showcases amazing geological formations, breathtaking mountain vistas, and unique fauna only found in the park. Those not afraid of heights will enjoy the Mulu Canopy Skywalk which at 480 meters, is the longest tree-based canopy walk. If you prefer to have your […]
Sierra Designs Trail Tank
April 7, 2015
Fifty years of designing products for the outdoors, and it shows! Those experts at Sierra Designs have yet another brilliant product with their Trail Tank. Get ready to hit the trails in this tank that provides sun protection at UPF 40 and high quality fabric that is resistant to wear and tear and the dreaded […]
Topo Athletic Runventure
March 31, 2015
Our new favorite trail running shoe! Our friends at Topo Athletic provided us with a pair of their new Runventure trail running shoe. Super comfortable right out-of-the-box on a recent long trail run/hike – no blisters or irritation (just some sore muscles, but that had nothing to do with the shoes!). The wide toe box […]
Tour du Mont Blanc by Call of the Wild
March 30, 2015
Coming July 26, 2015. Trip of a lifetime! Here’s a new, fantastic trip from our friends at Call of the Wild: Tour du Mont Blanc. Co-lead by the company’s owner, you’ll circumnavigate the entire Mont Blanc Massif – that’s a distance of approximately 110 miles and 33,000 ft of elevation changes. The 14-day journey takes […]
Adventure Vacations in the Canadian Rockies by Canyon Calling
March 23, 2015
Coming July 24, 2015. Experience picture-perfect scenery in this World Heritage Site. The ladies at Canyon Calling have put together a week-long trip, Adventure Vacations in the Canadian Rockies, that will give you a mixture of active experiences that maximize your time in this beautiful area. TrailblazerGirls will revel in outdoor adventures including hiking, canoeing, […]
Pinnacles National Park, California
March 12, 2015
America’s newest National Park. Earlier this year, Pinnancles National Monument was awarded National Park status. Located about 120 miles south of San Francisco, this aptly named park has breathtaking spires and rock formations and at springtime is graced with a stunning landscape of California poppies, bush lupine, mariposa lilies and a variety of other wildflowers. […]
Greenbelly Bars
March 6, 2015
Last year we introduced you to Greenbelly Bars…those big, tasty bars made with real fruit. Remember our favorite, the yummy, Dark Chocolate Banana and how much we liked this socially responsible company that donated a meal to someone in need for every meal bar that was purchased? Well, they got great reviews (besides ours!) and […]
Rhino Laces
February 26, 2015
Unbreakable laces! Yes, UNBREAKABLE! Rhino Laces are guaranteed to last for life or they will replace them for free. Made out a special material that cannot be burned, cut, sawed, worn down, chopped, destroyed or broken, these laces are incredible on all your shoes and boots for your TrailblazerGirl adventures. Choose from 5 colors, 2 of […]
Kahtoola NANOspikes
February 6, 2015
No more slipping and sliding! The NANOspike by Kahtoola will keep you on your feet this winter. With 10 tungsten carbide spikes per foot, traction won’t be an issue. Neither will the weight and portability with the size small weighing only 7.5 ounces and the included tote sack makes it easy to have them handy […]
Zubin Axe
January 9, 2015
The ultimate trekking pole! TrailblazerGirls will be amazed by the many attachments for the Zubin Axe. Grab this “multi-tool survival staff”, made out of sturdy hickory wood with a comfortable, ergonomic, rubber grip, on your next hiking adventure. The complete kit comes with useful and cool attachments: axe, saw blade, compass, fishing spear, hunting spear, […]
FootBalance QuickFit Footbeds
January 9, 2015
Happy feet. Happy TrailblazerGirl. Check out the FootBalance QuickFit Footbeds which they say support your feet in proper alignment to help keep foot muscles and arches active and toned. We say, these insoles help with keeping our feet from getting tired too quickly on those long runs and hikes. They are super easy to customize to […]
Top Hike of 2014
December 2, 2014
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 2014 reviews in the Hike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…Fitletic Quench Retractable Hydration Belt, the ultimate utility belt for hikers. Rounding out the […]
Devil’s Slide Coast, California
November 24, 2014
Awe-inspiring scenery along the California Coast. Opened earlier this year, the Devil’s Slide Coast is a network of 8,900 acres from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay that offers a range of outdoor activities. There are 47 miles of hiking trails that cover the gamut from challenging treks to breezy boardwalk strolls. You can also enjoy […]
Hytail Hat
November 19, 2014
Finally, a hat for us TrailblazerGirls! The Hytail Hat is specially designed by women for women and solves the problem of wearing a hat with a high ponytail. No more funky fit of traditional baseball caps! Hytail has a higher opening and wide back band that lifts your hair off of your neck. There’s still […]
Rota Vicentina, Portugal
November 19, 2014
Vamos caminhar! (Let’s walk, in Portuguese) The Rota Vicentina is a long distance path that travels along the southwest coast of Portugal. A total of 350 km, the route is comprised of the Fisherman’s Trail which covers trails used by locals to get to beaches and coveted fishing spots and the Historical Way that runs […]