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Rapha Women’s Base Layer
April 25, 2014
Chilly spring mornings necessitate a little extra. Our friends at Rapha have a winner with their long sleeve base layer. Designed especially for women (read slim cut and flattering), this is just what you need under your jersey or t-shirt to keep the cold out. Made out of New Zealand merino wool, it’s soft, comfortable, […]
Rock Climbing Retreat by The Women’s Wilderness Institute
April 23, 2014
Coming May 16 and September 19, 2014. Join The Women’s Wilderness Institute for their 3-day Rock Climbing Retreat. Aimed at beginning and intermediate climbers, you’ll head to Vedauwoo, Wyoming, known to the Arapaho Indians as “Land of the Earthborn Spirit” and an excellent climbing area. The granite rock formations are ideal for learning crack and face […]
Dominion Riverrock, Richmond, Virginia
April 22, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. It’s the start of the outdoor festivals, and one of the highlights on the East Coast is Dominion Riverrock in Richmond, Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts revel in 3 days of events, demos, and competitions in trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, freestyle biking, and adventure racing. Free concerts, opportunities […]
I Heart Parks Organic Women’s T-Shirt
April 18, 2014
Celebrate National Park Week with the I Heart Parks t-shirt. An all organic cotton, women’s fit shirt that shows your support of our wonderful National Parks. A smattering of parks are identified in red and pink ink within the outline of a heart shape. A portion of the proceeds from all sales goes to help […]
Day Hiking the Swiss Alps by Adventures in Good Company
April 14, 2014
Coming August 28, 2014. Stunning natural beauty. Join Adventures in Good Company for their Day Hiking the Swiss Alps trip. With 4-6 hours of hiking each day, highlights include panoramic views of the Monte Rosa Massif, pristine alpine lakes, mountain meadows and valley, and a view over the second-largest glacier in the Alps. Stay in […]
GO Fest, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival
April 8, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. A favorite TrailblazerGirl year-round destination, Whistler in British Columbia, Canada is hosting the inaugural GO Fest, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival. A full line up of outdoor events and a free concert series await with this celebration of outdoor activities in a beautiful mountain setting. Events include a mountain bike race in […]
Watts Sunglasses by Electric
March 27, 2014
Look cool in these 1960’s inspired wayfarer-like sunglasses. The Watts Sunglasses by Electric have some fantastic features – 100% UV protection, 98% Blue Light protection, polycarbonate lenses that are very light weight, yet provide super clarity and are impact resistant, and frames that are strong, heat/impact resistant and retain their shape. Just what you need […]
I/O Merino Arizona Hoodie
March 27, 2014
There’s something about merino wool that can’t be beat. Maybe it’s the softness or the durability or the fact that it’s a great temperature regulator. Our friends at I/O Merino have taken these attributes of merino wool to the next level. This family-run business uses their knowledge gained from 140+ years in the Australian wool […]
Fish Face for Her T-shirts
March 25, 2014
A new line of outdoor-inspired graphic t-shirts. Fish Face for Her is the brainchild of Troy Thomas, a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. TrailblazerGirls should check out his hand silk screened t-shirts that have fun, creative designs like the Bird in a Tree – just in time for Arbor Day […]
Nalgene Cantene 48 ounce
March 25, 2014
Very handy for extended hikes and all-day hydration. Our friends at Nalgene, yes, that Nalgene, that fantastic company with the super-strong bottles, provided us with their Cantene 48 ounce container. What a great “bottle”! Flexible containers are so lightweight and convenient, because you can fold them up once the water is gone, and they take […]
Bench Ack Zip Thru
March 21, 2014
Stand out in a crowd. The Ack Zip Thru by Bench is a comfortable hoodie available in vibrant colors. It’s designed to be slightly longer, so it’s perfect for covering your bum. With an easy fit and cotton/poly blend, TrailblazerGirls will be happy to slip into this relaxed-fitting jacket after a yoga class, or hanging […]
My Camp Kitchen’s Outdoorsman
March 19, 2014
Lewis and Clark must be turning in their graves, kicking themselves that they didn’t have the Outdoorsman for their trek across the country. The Outdoorsman is a complete camp kitchen that balances strength and weight. At 35 pounds without legs, it can be carried wherever you need and used not just for camping but also […]
Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia
March 19, 2014
Where’s the TALLEST cascading waterfall in the Southeast? Amicalola Falls State Park with its namesake waterfall tumbling 729 feet to a reflecting pool is a popular hiking park in northern Georgia. TrailblazerGirls can choose various viewing paths from an easy accessible pathway to a challenging trail with staircases galore. Make a day of hiking by […]
Cowgirl Spring Roundup at The Resort at Paws Up
March 7, 2014
Coming April 24, 2014. Saddle up TrailblazerGirl cowgirls! The Resort at Paws Up is offering a Cowgirl Spring Roundup next month. This luxury ranch resort in Montana is a 37,000-acre authentic working cattle ranch with lodging choices from posh vacation homes to glamping at its finest. In conjunction with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall […]
RYNO
February 28, 2014
Looks a little like half a motorcycle. The soon to be available RYNO is a unique-looking, motorized personal transportation vehicle. This one-wheeled, electric-powered machine works similarly to a Segway – lean forward to accelerate and lean back to slow down. It can reach speeds of up to 10 miles per hour and can travel 10 […]
LEKI Micro Vario Ladies Carbon
February 28, 2014
Last year we featured the titanium Micro Vario by our friends at LEKI’s, and we thought that it was a perfect piece of gear for exploring. But they’ve just come out with a new women’s trekking pole – the Micro Vario Ladies Carbon, and it’s even better! It has the same great features – compact, strong, […]
Projects with Wilderness Volunteers
February 28, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. If you love the outdoors and love to volunteer, then you need to check out the projects that Wilderness Volunteers has to offer. This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference in our National Parks, Seashores, Forests, and other wilderness areas throughout the United States. Projects are […]
3rd Annual Irish Road Bowling, Lawrence, Kansas
February 27, 2014
Coming March 2, 2014. Looking for something unique to do this weekend? Check out the 3rd Annual Irish Road Bowling event in Lawrence, Kansas. What is Irish road bowling, you may ask? Irish road bowling, AKA bullets or long bullets, is a sport that originated in Ireland where you toss an iron and steel ball […]
Wolverine Women’s Aurora Mid-Zip Boot
February 24, 2014
Keep your feet warm and toasty this winter! The Women’s Aurora Mid-Zip Boot by our friends at Wolverine is just the thing for your TrailblazerGirl outdoor adventures. This nice-looking boot comes in 3 colors and is made out of waterproof suede with a faux-fur lining. After a day of hiking our feet were warm, dry […]
The Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch, Wyoming
February 12, 2014
A quintessential lodge on a 200,000 acre property straddling the border between Colorado and Wyoming. The picturesque Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch is a four-season resort that is also a working cattle ranch with Black Angus cows. Winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoe tours, ice fishing, and even downhill skiing via private […]
Dark Energy Reservoir
February 11, 2014
Need more power? Come over to the dark side…Dark Energy Reservoir, that is! This is a super cool-looking USB charger that has a mega amount of power. Just slightly bigger than a cellphone and weighing in at a mere 5.9 oz, this portable charger has a power capacity of 8000 mAh. What does this mean […]
HexBright FLEX
February 5, 2014
Not your run-of-the-mill flashlight! The HexBright FLEX is the world’s first light that can be programmed using open-source code. What?! It means that you can connect this light to your computer, download some free software, and customize your light settings by using the shared programs available on the HexBright site or if you are tech-savvy, […]
Road Shower
January 22, 2014
TrailblazerGirl loves the outdoors, but sometimes it (or should I say, we?!) can get a little grimy. One solution to this is the Road Shower, a rack mounted pressurized solar shower. Constructed out of powder coated high quality aluminum, it attaches to most rack systems and holds about 5 gallons of water. On sunny days, […]
Polar Bear Cruise – Spitsbergen Archipelago
January 22, 2014
Coming July 10, July 19, August 6, 2014. An Arctic adventure cruise complete with polar bears! The Polar Bear Cruise – Spitsbergen Archipelago is a 10-day cruise around the islands closest to the North Pole at a time of year with almost continuous midsummer daylight. Highlights include daily excursions with expert naturalists to view abundant […]