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Empire State Winter Games
January 22, 2016
Coming February 4, 2016. Let the games begin! It’s the Empire State Winter Games, now in it’s 36th year, and there will be 19 winter sports for athletes of all levels to compete in. This regional competition includes ski orienteering, biathlon, skeleton, luge, ski jumping, snowshoe, and adaptive events to name a few. Sport venues […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2015: Celebrating the Cold Weather!
January 5, 2016
Burrrr…with cold weather hitting much of the nation, the editorial staff at TrailblazerGirl got together and came up with their top 3 picks from the 2015 reviews for ways to enjoy and celebrate this cold weather. First off, check into an ultra-cool hotel made of snow and ice at the Kirkenes Snowhotel in Norway. The […]
Top Snow Gear of 2015
December 9, 2015
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 2015 reviews in the Snow category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… Bike Board Kit, a fun way to turn your bike into a ski-bike. […]
Violife Personal Humidifier Kit
November 19, 2015
A little powerhouse! The Violife Personal Humidifier Kit is an indispensable device, especially during the cold winter months. With dry air, a blasting thermostat, and less circulating fresh air, a humidifier is key to keeping your nasal passages lubricated, soothing dry skin and lips, and keeping your throat from drying out. This kit is portable […]
Buffalo Icecycle
November 13, 2015
Is it a bike…is it a sled? No, it’s Buffalo Icecycle! Born in the cold Buffalo, New York, winters, this fun contraption has a skate blade in place of the bike’s front wheel and 4 additional blades for stability. You pedal and steer as you would with a regular bike while the studded rear tire […]
Aigle Miss Juliette Bottillon
October 20, 2015
How cute are these boots! It’s the Miss Juliette Bottillon, from our friends at Aigle – the company that manufactures their high quality rubber boots by hand in France. Just like the Aiglentine that we reviewed earlier, you’ll find that they have that signature tread and cushioned sole to keep you sure-footed and comfortable on […]
Aigle Aiglentine
October 14, 2015
You’ll be jumping for joy the next time it rains with the Aigle Aiglentine boots! These handcrafted boots from France are stylish and perfect for the outdoor-loving TrailblazerGirl. How many times have you tried a boot and been frustrated that the calf is too tight? Well, maybe you have the ideal calf size, but if […]
Kirkenes Snowhotel, Norway
October 9, 2015
A super cool hotel! Yes, a corny pun, but Norway’s Kirkenes Snowhotel is an amazing creation and well worth a place on your bucket list. Carved every year out of more than 15 metric tons of ice, each of the 20 rooms has a different theme and there are amazingly detailed ice sculptures throughout the […]
Yosemite Snowshoeing with Call of the Wild
October 9, 2015
Coming February 5, 2016. What better way to see Yosemite National Park in the wintertime than by snowshoe? Join Call of the Wild for the Yosemite Snowshoeing trip, a weekend of exploring one of our favorite National Parks. Winter is a especially magical time of year with fewer crowds and a dusting of snow on […]
Mountain Boy Sledworks’ Colorado Kicksled
March 11, 2015
A fun wintertime activity made more fun with a handmade sled! Spend countless hours on the snow with the Colorado Kicksled by Mountain Boy Sledworks. Popular in Scandinavian countries, the kicksled has a chair mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners which extend backward to about twice the chair’s length. You stand on the […]
Arctic Adventure Tours Fabulous Fun Run
March 11, 2015
Mush! Chee! Chaw! These are some of the commands you’ll use on the Fabulous Fun Run with Arctic Adventure Tours in Inuvik in Canada’s Northwest Territories province. This introduction to dog sledding allows YOU to command and drive a dog team all by yourself! After an informative training session of learning basic commands, for example, […]
Intro To Ski Mountaineering by Backcountry Babes
March 5, 2015
Coming April 25, 2015. For the adventurous backcountry skier. The ladies at Backcountry Babes have put together an Intro to Ski Mountaineering to provide you with better avalanche safety knowledge and the skills to ski more adventurous lines. Over the course of a weekend, you’ll learn the basics of snow condition analysis, safe route-finding, how/when […]
Rovaniemi Reindeer Sprint Race
February 24, 2015
Coming March 20, 2015. Celebrate the snow with another unique winter event. Picture yourself bundled up and cheering at the Rovaniemi Reindeer Sprint Race. Officially known as the capital of the Province of Lapland, Rovaniemi, is popularly known as the official home town of Santa Claus. Crowds gather to watch as two reindeer each pull […]
Scion by Snolo
February 20, 2015
Here’s your chance to get in on the newest, super-cool, snow sled. The Scion sled from Snolo, the makers of the Stealth-X, is a fast, high-performance sport sled. They describe it as “inspired by motorcycle handling and F1 race car design, the Scion sled will carve the mountain as gracefully or aggressively as you can […]
Valentine’s Evening Snowshoe Hike with REI Outdoor School
February 13, 2015
Coming February 14, 2015. A romantic night in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Bundle up and join the REI Outdoor School for a Valentine’s Evening Snowshoe Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve due east of Minneapolis, Minnesota. No experience necessary – they’ll teach you snowshoeing techniques for ascending, descending and breaking trail in the snow, […]
Black Diamond Guide Finger
February 11, 2015
Is it a glove? Is it a mitten? It’s Guide Finger by Black Diamond! Providing the warmth of a mitten, yet the split-finger design delivers the ease in dexterity of a glove. It’s all about layering and warmth with this item: 100% waterproof insert; large gauntlet to keep the snow out; removable insulated liner; goat […]
Billabong’s Iris Pant
February 10, 2015
Show off your TrailblazerGirl fashion style with the Iris Pant by Billabong! Look like you are fresh from the tropics with this colorful print, but it’s not just an eye-catching design. Besides the slim, stylish fit, you’ve got water proof material with breathability and taped seams to keep the wind out and details like waterproof […]
Billabong’s Flaunt It
February 10, 2015
Coming February 21 and 28, 2015. Okay, TrailblazerGirl riders, it’s your chance to shine! Check out Billabong’s Flaunt It at British Columbia’s Grouse Mountain on the 21st, then Alberta’s Lake Louise on the 28th. The day-long contest is divided into a slopestyle jam in the morning, lunch mid-day, then a rail jam in the afternoon. […]
Kahtoola NANOspikes
February 6, 2015
No more slipping and sliding! The NANOspike by Kahtoola will keep you on your feet this winter. With 10 tungsten carbide spikes per foot, traction won’t be an issue. Neither will the weight and portability with the size small weighing only 7.5 ounces and the included tote sack makes it easy to have them handy […]
Alpenglow Mountain Festival
February 6, 2015
Coming February 21, 2015. The only mountain lifestyle event in North America that is totally free and community-centric. The Alpenglow Mountain Festival is a 10-day winter sports festival held in North Lake Tahoe, California. It’s designed to encourage people to explore the various winter sports and activities around the area. The events include guided snowshoe […]
Sandpoint Winter Carnival
February 4, 2015
Coming February 11, 2015. Have a ball in what is popularly known as the Potato State! The Sandpoint Winter Carnival, in northern Idaho, is an annual event with a wide collection of fun winter events held over 12 days. Choose from sleigh rides, an on-snow winter ecology program, a nighttime race series for skiers, snowboarders, […]
Thunderbolt Women’s Electric Heated Socks
January 30, 2015
Got cold feet? Try the Women’s Electric Heated Socks from Thunderbolt. The entire sole of the sock has a heating element, and there’s a cable that stretches from the sock up your leg to the battery pack that attaches to your waistband. Plug the cable in and select low or high power when your feet […]
2015 Pond Hockey Classic – Montana
January 29, 2015
Coming February 20, 2015. Celebrate the cold with a fun winter event! Create a team or just watch the 2015 Pond Hockey Classic in northwestern Montana. This is a round robin tournament with 4 person teams playing two games Friday and two games on Saturday with Playoff Rounds on Sunday. An entertaining weekend on the […]
Thermo Gloves
January 27, 2015
Tired of cold hands? Try Thermo Gloves, the first wireless and rechargeable heated gloves. Made out of a thin material with high-tech carbon fibers throughout that conduct the heat, they can be worn on their own or as a liner under another type of glove (ski, rubber, leather, etc.). There are 3 temperature levels, 93F, […]