September 4, 2014
Various dates in the first 3 months of 2015. Pack your skis, grab your snow-loving TrailblazerGirl-friends and sign up for one of the Snow Goddess Retreats in Japan! Hakuba, in the Northern Japanese Alps and host of the Nagano Winter Olympics, is your destination for this winter holiday. Skiers and snow boarders of all levels are […]
March 28, 2014
Not just a women-specific ski, but a ski specific to YOU! Wagner Custom Skis uses a special “Skier DNA Fitting System” to develop the best ski possible for you. Through a series of questions, Wagner determines things like how you ski, the type of terrain and snow you ski on, your muscular and skeletal profile, […]
March 28, 2014
No more cold hands! The Hestra Power Heater Glove will keep your hands warm on even the coldest of days. Made with windproof, waterproof and breathable fabric, and a longer gauntlet design to keep snow from creeping into your glove, these gloves have lithium rechargeable batteries and convenient international travel adaptors. Adjustment of the temperature […]
March 18, 2014
An all-in-one system for hard-hitting TrailblazerGirl skiers and boarders. The Ortovox Free Rider 22 Woman is specifically designed to fit a woman’s body which is ideal in a backpack with an integrated back protector – “Spine Protector System” (SPS). A wide neoprene hip belt ensure the pack is hugged tightly to your body, and the […]
March 18, 2014
America’s LARGEST cross-country ski area. The Methow Valley Sports Trails Association (MVSTA) maintains a Nordic trail system of more than 200 kilometers in north-central Washington. Trails are groomed and ungroomed and travel through beautiful national wilderness and forest lands and even a suspension bridge crossing the Methow River. During the winter, besides cross-country skiing, you’ll […]
March 14, 2014
Clever design! Skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers, frustrated with a wet scarf and fogged up goggles? The North45 Scarf solves these problems with a patent-pending two-piece design that allows moist air to escape yet keeps you warm, covered and dry. The other unique feature of this scarf is the integrated magnet that makes it a cinch […]
February 10, 2014
Consistently reported as one of the best destinations in the world for skiing. Niseko, on Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, has some of the best, lightest, driest powder you’ll find anywhere. There are 4 interconnected resorts on Mt Annupuri, collectively known as the Niseko United, that are skiable with a single ticket. With an annual average […]
January 23, 2014
You’ve heard of hybrid cars, but how about hybrid skis? The Marquette Backcountry Ski is part snowshoe and part ski. It’s a short, wide ski with what they call “macro fish-scales” treads to grab the snow while heading uphill but minimally effect gliding when going downhill. Choose just about any kind of binding which can […]
January 15, 2014
No, it’s not a Star Wars Stormtrooper mask…it’s Ruroc’s RG-1 Ice Helmet! Included is a high protection helmet with inner shell, 180 degree field-of-view goggles, and a detachable, high impact face mask. With their AeroFlow system, you’ll be fog-free, warm and well ventilated. The RG-1 series comes in 7 different color combinations. Extreme protection for […]
January 15, 2014
Ski bunny TrailblazerGirls will jump for joy at Les 3 Vallées in the French Alps! This is the world’s largest ski area solely connect by ski runs and ski lifts. It’s group of 8 resorts with a total of 600kms (370 miles) of interconnected slopes, 328 runs, and 180 ski lifts. The name comes from […]
November 21, 2013
Oooo soft and warm! TrailblazerGirl tested Cuddl Duds’ Comfortwear Long Sleeve Crew and Legging recently, and she’s hooked. With the outside feel of a cozy t-shirt and the inside non-bulky fleece, you’ll be set when the cold weather hits. The crew has thumbholes and a relaxed, comfortable fit, so it can be worn as a base […]
November 20, 2013
No more bulky helmet head! Check out the Pret Lyric Helmet with its low profile, lightweight design for your next skiing or boarding adventure. The well-thought out positioning of the intake vents, internal channels, and exhaust vents ensure ideal ventilation and comfort. For those chilly days, there’s a warm Eco-Fleece interior and removable vent plugs. […]
November 13, 2013
Coming December 5, 2013. It’s the start of the winter sports season, so check out the Ski Dazzle Los Angeles Ski Show & Snowboard Expo. As the world’s largest annual consumer ski and snowboard event, you’ll see exhibits from local winter resorts including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Heavenly. Out of state destinations include Whistler, Jackson […]
October 16, 2013
TrailblazerGirl skiers, this is the backpack for you. Dakine’s Womens Pro II has a contoured harness that is designed specifically for a woman’s frame. It has so many features such as a snowboard and ski carry, fleece lined goggle pocket, deployable helmet carry, and avalanche tool pocket. It’s made out of ballistic nylon for durability, […]
October 16, 2013
Coming December 7, 2013. TrailblazerGirl ski bunnies, time to start thinking about hitting the slopes! Check out the Women’s Early Bird Clinic at Big Sky Mountain Resort in Montana. With this 2-day, women’s only clinic, taught by women instructors, you’ll be able to get more comfortable on the slopes and master new techniques at the […]
March 20, 2013
No more scratched walls and floors! Enter RAX by Radically Inclined. They have created an eco-friendly ski storage system that comes in several different sizes and configurations. Each floor rack is hand-crafted out of locally grown renewable second/third growth Western Red Cedar that is naturally water resistant so it will stand up to years of […]
March 20, 2013
An eco-friendly ski pole. Original Soul Ski Poles by Soul Poles are made with a bamboo shaft, the grips and baskets are made of recycled plastics, and the straps are made from a recycled pet plastic weave. These cool looking poles are handmade in Park City, Utah, designed and tested by professional skiers and are […]
March 4, 2013
A ski jacket that’s stylish enough to wear all day. The Spyder Artemis Jacket features everything you can probably think of: removable hood, concealed front zipper, under arm ventilation, detachable inner collar, adjustable cuffs with gussets, waterproof hand pocket zippers, internal goggle and zip pocket, etc. etc. But, let’s face it, anything we wear also […]
March 4, 2013
Coming March 11-13, 2013. This 2.5 day Women’s Ski Discovery Camp at Sugarbush Resort in Vermont includes equipment talks, ski demos, video analysis, stretch sessions, group meals and après ski parties. Sugarbush Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in New England, encompassing over 4,000 acres total, 578 acres ski-able, 53 miles of trails, […]
February 28, 2013
Coming March 4-8, 2013. This 4-day Spring Women’s Ski Camp at Jackson Hole, Wyoming (with an extra rest day scheduled in the middle) is for serious intermediate and advanced skiers who are ready to try some of the country’s steepest terrain. Here, you’ll find runs that are 50% expert, 40% intermediate and 10% beginner. But with […]
February 25, 2013
Coming March 10-17, 2013. Verbier is one of those quintessential villages in the Swiss Alps sprinkled with picturesque chalets and, at the same time, just happens to be one of the best off-piste locations for skiing in the world. The folks at GirlieCamps have put together their Freeride Ski Camp, what might be the best blend […]
February 12, 2013
The women’s Leki Flair S Ski Pole features the Trigger S system, which releases when upward pressure is applied, like a safety binding does on a ski, so you can shred with speed and peace of mind. And with a compact, thermo grip, you’ll be trigger-happy all day long and be happier because they come […]
February 5, 2013
Are you a backcountry minimalist? Well, when skiing off-piste, it’s great to have a backpack, but who wants to carry a load. After all, we’re not homesteading. Enter the K2 Sports Pilchuck Backcountry Pack kit. This minimalist backpack is thin enough to not get in the way while you ride lifts but large enough to […]
February 5, 2013
Coming March 15-17, 2013. Are you prepared for an avalanche? For those TrailblazerGirls skiing the back-country, it’s probably time to get certified in Level 1 avalanche safety and back-country travel skills. So, you’re lucky that the team at Backcountry Babes are offering their Avalanche Level 1 Course. This course teaches women an awareness and knowledge […]