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Points Unknown: Women’s Winter Adventure 2018 DOG MUSHING!
January 24, 2018
Coming February 8, 2018. You had us at sled dogs! Join Points Unknown for their Women’s Winter Adventure, a long weekend in the northern Minnesota wilderness. A small group of lucky women will receive detailed, individual, hands-on instruction on how to mush their own team of sled dogs. Navigation and wilderness survival skills will also […]
Sierra Mountain Center’s Women’s Backcountry Hut Vacation
January 23, 2018
Coming March 17, 2018. Fresh snow-covered mountains in the heart of California’s Sierra National Forest. The Sierra Mountain Center is offering a Women’s Backcountry Hut Vacation for a small group of adventurous ladies. This is your chance to enjoy the great outdoors on snowshoes or cross country skis. Lodging will be in a 14×20 feet, plasticized fabric […]
WinterBike Fatbike Festival
January 19, 2018
Coming March 3, 2018. Cycling in the winter? Yes, as long as you have a fatbike! Head to Kingdom Trails in Vermont for the 7th annual WinterBike Fatbike Festival. Kingdom Trails is an all-season location with 25 miles of groomed trails for biking, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing in the winter and about 100 miles of […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2017: Celebrating the Cold Weather!
January 4, 2018
Burrrr…with incredibly cold weather hitting much of the nation, the team at TrailblazerGirl got together and came up with their top 3 picks from the 2017 reviews for ways to enjoy and celebrate this cold weather. First off, be prepared with the Volt Resistance Women’s Thermal Half Zip. This stylish top has a soft and […]
Top Snow Gear of 2017
December 11, 2017
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 2017 reviews in the Snow category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… Grass Sticks, the eco-friendly ski poles. Rounding out the top-3 were the mittens with a surprise inside […]
Mountain Collective
November 15, 2017
It’s even better this year! Save up those vacation days because the Mountain Collective pass is even better than in previous years. The pass pays for itself after about 4 days since you get 2 free days of skiing or riding at 16 destinations around the world. You’ll have a tough time choosing where to go first: […]
Women’s Winter Escape at Great Glen
November 9, 2017
Coming January 13, 2018. Revel in the winter activities! The Women’s Winter Escape at Great Glen is a weekend filled with cross country skiing, skating, snowshoeing, tubing, skate skiing, and yoga. Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is the site of this fun event which is located in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire and offers year-round fun […]
Crescent Moon Eva All Foam Snowshoe
November 3, 2017
A completely novel snowshoe! Just released this season, the Crescent Moon Eva All Foam Snowshoe is the first of its kind. It is described as a big athletic flip flop for the snow. The top of the foam deck is soft and provides some cushion and insulation to absorb the impact of packed snow and other […]
180s Lush Collection
April 3, 2017
Oooo, the 180s Lush Collection will have you wishing for continued cold weather! The scarves, headbands, ear warmers, gaiters, and gloves are all made of the softest, lushest plush fleece around. Envelop yourself in warmth and comfort even with that cold wind blowing or with temperatures dropping. Staying true to their goal of providing functional performance […]
Volt Resistance Women’s Thermal Half Zip
February 22, 2017
Comfy and warm! The Women’s Thermal Half Zip from our friends at Volt Resistance will have you wishing for cold weather. It may look like a stylish, outdoorsy top, but hidden in the back of the neck and the upper back are ultra-thin panels that take advantage of the patented Zero Layer heating technology that […]
FLUX ZEROs
February 22, 2017
Smart design! The folks at HY Athletic have some amazing gloves that TrailblazerGirls will love. Their FLUX ZEROs are Climate Control Gloves – specially designed gloves that allow you to regulate your hand temperature! Yippee, no more sweaty hands! The gloves are teeny-tiny, but they have quite a bit of stretch to their compression fit so when […]
Ladies Microfleece Base Layer Top and Bottom
February 6, 2017
Remember our friends from Heat Holders? Of course you do because they have the best socks to keep your feet toasty warm this winter. Well, they also have a Microfleece Base Layer Top and Bottom that are just as fantastic. Specially developed fabric is the key with a very low pile fleece that is designed to […]
Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
February 3, 2017
Coming February 3, 2017. Get outside! The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is a biannual event that encourages “Mainers” and those visiting Maine to try something new and enjoy the many outdoor activities offered throughout The Pine Tree State. Events include daytime and moonlight snowshoeing tours, cross-country skiing, snowman building, winter carnivals, guided hikes, bird watching, […]
Snowshoe Routes: Washington
February 2, 2017
Get out and explore! For those of us here in the Pacific Northwest or planning to visit, we have found an excellent resource to help you do this. The most current edition (3rd Edition) of Snowshoe Routes: Washington is loaded with invaluable information to assist you in making the most of the winter weather in the […]
Heat Holders Twist Thermal Socks
January 31, 2017
Oh-so cozy! The aptly named thermal socks from our friends at Heat Holders (yes, they really do hold the heat!) are the perfect sock for your winter TrailblazerGirl activities. A patented three-stage manufacturing process is the key to socks that are incredibly warm, soft, and cozy. According to the company, “An advanced insulating yarn is used […]
Stiga FSR Green Foldable Snowracer
January 27, 2017
Weeee! One of the joys of winter is sledding down a pristine snow-covered hill, and here’s a sled with a lot of bells and whistles. The FSR Green Foldable Snowracer from the folks at Stiga has shock absorbers for a comfortable ride. The dual action knee and foot brake keep you from careening out of control, […]
2017 Empire State Winter Games
January 27, 2017
Coming February 2, 2017. Bigger and better! Since we reported on the Empire State Winter Games last year, it has grown from 19 winter sports to an impressive 31 events! Over 2,000 athletes are expected to participate in this community-driven, regional event held at notable venues such as the Lake Placid Olympic Center and Whiteface and TitusMountains. Watch popular sports […]
Manzella Tempest Windstopper Touch Tip Gloves
January 26, 2017
Give them a hand! Actually, give them both hands, and they’ll be super warm! Our friends at Manzella know gloves and their Tempest Windstopper Touch Tip Gloves are just what you TrailblazerGirls need this winter. The exterior fabric is a special Gore Windstopper fleece that is soft and excellent at keeping the wind from freezing your hands. […]
45NRTH Whiteout
January 26, 2017
Coming February 3, 2017. Yeti sightings possible but not guaranteed! It’s the 45NRTH Whiteout, a fat bike race on the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails in Ironton, Minnesota. The fun starts Friday with a night ride and lighting of the inaugural Ring of Fire (bonfire) complete with s’mores, prizes, and even a Meat Raffle! Saturday is the 10K, 20K, or […]
Minus33 Franconia Midweight Wool Bottom
January 12, 2017
It is chilly out there! But don’t let the weather keep you from doing your TrailblazerGirl thing, especially since our friends at Minus33 created the Franconia Midweight Wool Bottom! It’s designed out of 100% Merino Wool that is soft, breathable, naturally moisture wicking, washable, and most importantly at this time of year, warm. Minus33 has paid attention […]
Mount Rainier: Ranger Guided Snowshoe Walks
January 12, 2017
If you can walk, you can snowshoe! So said a ranger at Mount Rainier National Park. And yes, it was true, if you can walk, you will certainly enjoy snowshoeing, especially if it’s at Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in the state of Washington and the fifth national park in the United States. During the […]
Igloo Village Stockhorn
January 11, 2017
Imagine this..your own private island. But think cold weather instead of hot with the Igloo Village Stockhorn in Switzerland! One of the types of rooms that they offer at this season hotel is the Island Igloo, a private igloo on the island on frozen Lake Hinterstocken. Igloo Village is built each year anew in various locations […]
SKIDDI
January 6, 2017
No more carrying those heavy skis! Introducing SKIDDI, the first pocket-sized carrier for your skis. Fresh out of Italy, these mini wheels attach without tools to your skis, allowing for easy transport of your skis from the parking lot or hotel room to the slopes. They work on normal ski tails as well as twin-tip […]
The Alchemist – Backcountry Skiing with Chicks with Stix
January 6, 2017
Coming February 1, 2017. Get away from it all with Chicks with Stix’s The Alchemist – Backcountry Skiing clinic. Spend 3 full days in the backcountry of Colorado, making fresh tracks on Red Mountain Pass. This clinic is designed for those intermediate to expert alpine skiers and riders with NO previous backcountry experience. There will be instruction […]