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Kite Shield
May 23, 2017
Don’t let the bugs keep you from enjoying the outdoors! Our friends at Kite Shield have a chemical free (read: no DEET!) bug spray that works. Though the active ingredients of lemongrass, thyme, and peppermint oil sound like a recipe for the latest food craze, they actually block the mosquitoes’ receptors that are used to target […]
The Viking Way
May 23, 2017
Keep your eyes open for the Norse invaders! Well, not really. Not since medieval times have the Vikings traveled along this footpath in England. The Viking Way takes travelers from the Humber Bridge in North Lincolnshire to Oakham in Rutland and is waymarked with yellow discs featuring a viking helmet. That’s 147 miles through farmlands, valleys, and […]
Lycian Way
May 18, 2017
One of the world’s top ten walks. The Lycian Way is a 540 km long footpath traveling along the coast of Lycia in southern Turkey, from Fethiye to Antalya. The entire route takes about 29 days to complete, and it is clearly marked with red and white striped indicators. Graded medium to hard, the path covers many ascents and […]
Backpacking 101
May 11, 2017
Your resource guide to hitting the trails! Backpacking 101 by Heather Balogh Rochfort is a thorough handbook outlining everything you need to know to enjoy a backpacking adventure. Chapters include: Mental and Physical Preparation, Navigation, Setting Up Your Camp Kitchen, Backcountry Hygiene, and Emergency Situations. Rather than specific brand recommendations, Heather expertly provides you with questions or things […]
HEIMPLANET’s The Cave
May 5, 2017
Pitching a tent was never easier! The Cave, from the folks at HEIMPLANET, is a 2-3 person inflatable tent. Yes, the frame is inflatable! The geodesic-shaped structure is very stable, weatherproof and best of all, can be set up in less than a minute. The airbeams are double layered thus minimizing the chance of deflation, and […]
OUTFOUND Series
May 4, 2017
Coming June 9, 2017. Adventure seekers, this one’s for you! In it’s inaugural debut, the OUTFOUND Series is a 3-day event focusing on all things adventure- and outdoor-related. Get ready to see the latest and greatest in products and services, listen to informative speakers, attend hands-on workshops, chill to live musical performances, watch outdoor films, […]
Survivor Mud Run
April 28, 2017
Various dates and locations. If you’re not covered in mud by the end, you didn’t do it right! It’s the Survivor Mud Run, an extreme 5K mud race that challenges you with around 20 killer obstacles. You’ll have to scramble, climb, jump, shimmy, and tough your way through the Muddy Bayou, the Great Wall of […]
Toad&Co Debug Range Pant
April 25, 2017
Pants to shoo away the bugs! Our friends at Toad&Co have an awesome pair of pants for bug-free enjoyment of the outdoors. The Debug Range Pant offers protection with special fabric treated with Insect Shield Technology which repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges, plus a super smart feature – discrete drawcord hems that […]
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 […]
Earth Day 2017
April 21, 2017
Coming April 22, 2017. Tomorrow is Earth Day, so it’s time to give a shout out to this year’s theme of Environmental and Climate Literacy. It’s our responsibility to learn about climate change and what we can do to support environmental and climate laws and policies, promote green technologies and recycling, and ways to be more environmentally […]
REKS Round Lumolux Sunglasses
April 18, 2017
Bumps and bruises happen, but it doesn’t need to mean that your sunglasses will break. Okay, you may not be as accident prone as this TrailblazerGirl, but we think you’ll still find the Round Lumolux Sunglasses from our friends at REKS incredibly useful. These great looking sunglasses have unbreakable frames and shatter-resistant lenses. Yes, unbreakable […]
VSSL Supplies
April 17, 2017
An ingenious vessel (or more accurately, we should say VSSL!) to take on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures! VSSL (pronounced “vessel”) is a very clever waterproof container with a compass on one end and a LED flashlight on the other end, with an interior that can hold a collection of gear. There are 7 models to choose from: Supplies (as […]
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 […]
2017 National Park Week
April 12, 2017
Coming April 15-23, 2017. It’s almost mid-April…don’t think about your taxes (hopefully you’ve already filed!)…think about National Park Week! That’s right, April is when there are oodles of activities going on at the National Parks: ranger led hikes, battle demonstrations, birding walks, parades, bike rides, Olympic distance triathlons, and more. Plus there’s free admission to all the parks on […]
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 […]
Dorfman Pacific Stetson No Fly Zone Hat
April 4, 2017
A hat that works as your superhero against mosquitos and more! The Stetson No Fly Zone Hat from our friends at Dorfman Pacific is an essential for your TrailblazerGirl adventures. The special power comes from the No Fly Zone treatment of the fabric that creates an invisible and odorless cloak around you keeping the mosquitos, ants, […]
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 […]
SheJumps Alpine Finishing School
March 24, 2017
Coming April 15 and 22, 2017. Think you’re too old for finishing school? Not this one! It’s the SheJumps Alpine Finishing School that will polish your skills in ski mountaineering at Revelstoke in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. This is for those fit ladies with previous backcountry experience and advanced skiing abilities. Over the course of a […]
Power Practical Products
March 23, 2017
Jazz up your tent on your next camping trip! Power Practical has created the coolest lighting solutions that will make you the envy of everyone who sees them. Luminoodle is a portable, flexible, waterproof rope of LED lights that can be attached to anything using these innovative Velcro ties, slider magnets, and an end, utility […]
NRS H2Core Lightweight Zip-Neck Shirt
March 22, 2017
Designed with “ultimate utility” in mind. The H2Core Lightweight Zip-Neck Shirt is an outstanding example of how NRS is all about enhancing your experiences on the water. The H2Core series of clothing is described as the first and only layering system designed specifically for paddlers with friction free zones under the arms to ensure comfortable paddling and rowing […]
Baffin Island: Polar Bears and Glaciers with AdventureWomen
March 22, 2017
Coming August 14, 2017. Here’s one for the bucket list. Join AdventureWomen for their Baffin Island: Polar Bears and Glaciers tour. Baffin Island, the largest island in Canada, is located in the far northern territory of Nunavut and is home to polar bears, caribou, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, Arctic wolf and bowhead whale. The 7-day itinerary […]
Riverdance Soapworks
March 21, 2017
Your multipurpose outdoor body care solution! Our friends at Riverdance Soapworks have some fantastic products that are hand crafted in Washington State that will be your one stop answer when you’re doing your TrailblazerGirl thing. When hiking, The Other Walking Stick will serve as your insect repellent and antibacterial and deodorant and moisturizer and more. It comes in […]
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
March 20, 2017
Coming April 2017. Happy first day of Spring! Celebrate Spring with the beauty of millions of colorful flowers at the Tulip Festival in Washington’s Skagit Valley. This area, just about an hour north of Seattle, is awash with blooms in April (though some of the daffodils are starting to peak out right now). The local tulip growers […]
Race Across America
March 15, 2017
Coming June 13, 2017. The World’s Toughest Bicycle Race. The Race Across America, or RAAM, is an iconic race in its 35th year that traverses the continent. The race start on the west coast in Oceanside, California and travels approximately 3000 miles to the east coast, finishing in Annapolis, Maryland. Here are some impressive stats: it crosses 12 […]