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Body Glide Sun
August 8, 2018
It does double duty! Sadly, we’ve all experienced chafing. If you haven’t, then you’re one of the lucky few! But for the majority of us, the folks at Body Glide offer a collection of products to deal with this annoying and painful problem, and we’re excited to tell you about their Body Glide Sun. This […]
Mat Collective
August 7, 2018
Now through August 31, 2018. Take it outside! For the summer, the folks at Mat Collective are offering free outdoor yoga classes in Vancouver. Yes, free! Yes, outdoors! This is the largest free, outdoor yoga program in western Canada, and they offer drop in classes in 5 locations including Kits Beach with beautiful views of […]
Backpacker Hidden Gems
July 31, 2018
Sshhh…it’s a secret, but we’ll share them with you! Backpacker Magazine and Destinations Editor, Maren Horjus have found some of the not-so-well-known (at least up until now!), best hikes in the United States and are sharing them with us in their new book, Backpacker Hidden Gems, 100 Greatest Undiscovered Hikes Across America. The book is […]
Rattlesnake Ledge Trail
July 31, 2018
A very popular hike for Seattleites. If you’re visiting the Emerald City and itching to escape to fresh air and nature, then drive about 35 miles east to the Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area for a hike that affords 360 degree views of the Cascades including Mount Si and Mount Washington. Owing its name to an early Seattle pioneer […]
Vallea Lumina
July 26, 2018
So much more than a walk…it’s an experience! Vallea Lumina is a multimedia journey through the old-growth forest of Cougar Mountain courtesy of a collaboration between Moment Factory and The Adventure Group (yes, the folks that brought us Superfly Ziplines!). Starting at sundown, take the complementary shuttle from Whistler Village and prepare to be amazed with […]
100 Things to See in the Southern Night Sky
July 24, 2018
Attention all budding astronomers! Recently released, the new book from author, Dean Regas, 100 Things to See in the Southern Night Sky, will be your guide to identifying and viewing planets, satellites, meteors, constellations, and more when you are in the southern hemisphere. Unlike his previous book, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, which focusses on […]
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
July 17, 2018
Instagram-worthy vistas! Located about an hour’s drive from Whistler Village in Beautiful British Columbia, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park consists of 3 turquoise, glacier-fed lakes, simply named Lower, Middle and Upper Joffre Lakes. Each one is more special than the last, and their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by “rockflour” – or glacial silt – […]
St. Maarten Nectar Bug 0%
July 16, 2018
Don’t feed the mosquitos! Get St. Maarten Nectar Bug 0% and starve those nasties. You needn’t worry about harsh chemicals, because St. Maarten Nectar uses only natural ingredients such as Sweet Almond Oil, Citronella Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Eucalyptus. And their special formulation works. We tested their Body Oil Bug 0% and Baby Bug 0% on […]
Sundriven Original Gloves
July 9, 2018
OK, as the responsible TrailblazerGirls that we know you are, you’re all set for summer with your sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat, but wait…how about your hands? Yes, they need protection from the sun too. Just think about those dark spots and wrinkles that can give away your age. Well, our friends at Sundriven have just […]
The Dyrt
July 5, 2018
Want to go camping but not sure where to go? Then check out The Dyrt, the fastest growing camping app on web and mobile that provides you with a host of user reviews of campsites throughout the United States. Whether it’s tent camping, RV camping, hike in, or drive in, they have you covered. Easy […]
Life+Gear USB Rechargeable Hang Lantern
June 22, 2018
Take this little cutie on your next camping trip! The Life+Gear USB Rechargeable Hang Lantern is about the size of a tennis ball, and despite its small size, it puts out a bright 100 lumens. It has 3 settings: high (100 lumens), medium (50 lumens), and low (15 lumens). Cleverly, the USB recharging cable doubles as […]
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day
June 1, 2018
Coming June 2, 2018. Take the pledge: Leave the trail better than you found it. Let’s join the American Hiking Society on National Trails Day in what should be a collective quest to preserve our precious resource – public hiking trails across the United States. We all enjoy the outdoors, and it’s time to give […]
Keys ForceX
May 29, 2018
Avoid the chemicals and go natural! Our friends at Keys have developed an insect repellent that is all natural and avoids chemical-based ingredients. Their formula is made up of a collection of super concentrated, non-toxic ingredients including neem oil, karanja oil, avocado oil, black seed oil, lemongrass oil, and peppermint oil. You won’t find any preservatives, […]
Star Wars Death Star Camping Tent
May 25, 2018
May the force (of this tent) be with you! Here’s a unique tent for you Star Wars-loving TrailblazerGirls to take on your next camping trip… the Star Wars Death Star Camping Tent from the folks at The Monster Company! This replica of the notorious space station can comfortably sleep up to 3 Stormtroopers (oops, we mean […]
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
May 17, 2018
The best way to see the oldest continually surviving topical rainforest on earth. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway smoothly glides you over the canopy of this Wet Tropics World Heritage Area just outside of downtown Cairns, Australia. The 6-person gondolas continuous run the 7.5 km from the Smithfield Terminal, making 2 stops, and ending at Kuranda village. Be […]
Voyages Field of Light Star Pass by Camel
May 15, 2018
An all around magical experience! The Australian outback is awash with color; add to that, viewing of the imposing and impressive Uluru and Kata Tjuta atop friendly camels, and finish with a unique, glowing, outdoor art installation, and “magical” is most definitely an understatement! The Field of Light Star Pass by Camel from our friends at […]
Scenic World
May 14, 2018
The best way to see the Blue Mountains! Our friends at Scenic World have created quite the experience in this UNESCO World Heritage listed wilderness area. The Blue Mountains, named for the blue tinge in the air thanks to the evaporating eucalyptus oil from the abundant eucalyptus trees, cover one million hectares (3,861 square miles) of tall […]
Earth Day 2018
April 20, 2018
Coming April 22, 2018. Every day should be Earth Day, but officially it’s this Sunday. Join this global event involving more than 1 billion people in nearly 195 countries to show your support for environmental protection. The focus of this year’s Earth Day is to end plastic pollution. Experts predict that if our consumption of plastic products […]
National Park Week 2018
April 19, 2018
Coming April 21-29, 2018. Next week is National Park Week, making it the perfect opportunity to explore our treasured outdoor sites that have been set aside for public appreciation and recreation. The theme this year is “Park Stars” and celebrates the night sky and beyond. The week kicks off with free entrance to all national parks […]
Milford Track
April 17, 2018
It’s like stepping onto the set of Jurassic Park! The Milford Track in the Fiordland National Park in the southwest of the South Island, the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, is a very popular walk, with 14,000 people visiting each year. Classified as a Great Walk, this one way hiking trail covers a […]
Bite-Lite Mosquito Candles
April 11, 2018
Yippee! On your next camping trip or backyard BBQ, keep those annoying mosquitos away with the Bite-Lite Mosquito Candles. Conveniently packaged in travel-ready tins, these candles provide you with a natural alternative to chemicals and they smell great too! Made with a proprietary concoction of spearmint oil, lemongrass oil, and citronella oil, these little guys […]
Backpacker The Survival Hacker’s Handbook
April 5, 2018
Practical advice for the average Joe and Josephine to survive in the wilderness! That’s what the new book, Backpacker The Survival Hacker’s Handbook by Ted Alvarez gives you. It’s divided into 2 sections, the first half concentrates on the basics: shelter, fire, water, food, and navigation; while the second half focuses on counteracting the external […]
La Conner Daffodil Festival
March 23, 2018
Spring has sprung! So how about walk among the flowers at the La Conner Daffodil Festival? Throughout the month of March, those smile-inducing, yellow blooms are covering the fields in this area of Washington, just a little under 2 hours north of Seattle. La Conner has a quaint downtown with shops and restaurants, so make […]
Red Reflet Ranch Adventurous Ladies!
March 21, 2018
Coming May 17, 2018. Channel you inner Annie Oakley for the Adventurous Ladies! weekend at the Red Reflet Ranch! Located at the base of the Big Horn Mountains, this ranch in Ten Sleep, Wyoming offers active outdoor activities galore – horseback riding, zip-lining, hiking, fishing, a shooting range, mountain biking, rock climbing, and ATV riding. […]