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Editor’s Top Finds of 2016: Most Innovative Items
January 5, 2017
There were so many interesting and innovative items reviewed in 2016, and our TrailblazerGirl editorial team wanted to highlight their pick of the top 3 (just in case you missed them last year!). First, Bellabeat LEAF is a smart piece of jewelry designed specifically for women. The LEAF is more than an activity tracker; it […]
Top Outdoor Events of 2016
December 15, 2016
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 2016 reviews in the Events category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Big Sky Yoga’s B-LUXE Cowgirl Yoga Retreat which combined a little yeehaw with namaste for a […]
Lift Activewear Flow Tank
November 17, 2016
Made by a woman for women! Our friends at Lift Activewear have designed a superb tank that is “inspired by the athleisure trend – clothes that can be worn both for exercise and just about everything else”. We think that the Flow Tank embodies this excellent concept. This comfortable fitting, flattering top has a band […]
Women’s Only Backcountry Ski Week
November 17, 2016
Coming February 6, 2017. Powder, powder, and more powder! Exum Mountain Guides is offering a Women’s Only Backcountry Ski Week for adventurous women looking to tackle the Teton Range in Wyoming. Jessica Baker, Ski Diva founder, will help you work on your backcountry skills and ski on the untouched powder of the Teton backcountry. Enjoy morning […]
Snow Sisters Week by Alaska Heliskiing
November 16, 2016
Coming March 11, 2017. Wow, helicopter skiing in Alaska! Yes, it’s the Snow Sisters Week by Alaska Heliskiing, a 9-day ski and snowboard camp held in Haines, Alaska, known for its steep mountains and untouched powder. The camp includes food, lodging, ground transportation, 3 days of heliskiing, workshops on avalanche safety and crevasse rescue, ski touring options on […]
SmartMat
September 23, 2016
Smart phone, smart car, smart watch, and now, smart yoga mat? Yes! The SmartMat is a yoga mat with sensors and special technology that acts as your personal yoga teacher to help you find the perfect pose. It looks like a regular yoga mat – it’s padded, nonslip, rollable, portable, and you can clean the […]
AhhSoles Collection
September 23, 2016
Your feet deserve these! Check out the fun and colorful AhhSoles Collection of flip flops. But there’s more to them than just looks. They are actually really comfortable and make your feet feel especially pampered. After a long run, hiking trek, rock climbing foray, or just a hard day at work, slip on a pair of […]
Winter Wellness Retreat at Retreat in the Pines
September 23, 2016
Coming December 2, 2016. Plan a respite for yourself before the craziness of the holidays begins. The Winter Wellness Retreat at Retreat in the Pines is designed to be a women’s restorative retreat. Nestled in 30 acres of pine trees in eastern Texas, this all-inclusive getaway is a chance to escape with your TrailblazerGirl-friends or make new […]
Yoga Design Lab’s Combo Mat
September 20, 2016
Tired of bringing a towel AND a yoga mat to class? Check out the Combo Mat from the folks at Yoga Design Lab. True to its name, this mat is designed with a combination of a cushy, padded layer and an absorbent microfiber layer. So you get the grip and padding need to prevent you from slipping […]
Tone It Up Retreat
September 20, 2016
Coming September 22, 2016. The ultimate girlfriend weekend! Head to sunny SoCal for the Tone It Up Retreat. It’s 4 days of girl power with Booty Call Workouts, surfing lessons, SUP time, a Rosé 5K (yes, finish this 5K with a glass of rosé!), yoga, hiking, and a Q and A with the dynamic duo of […]
Fall Foliage Women’s Wellness Weekend
September 15, 2016
Coming September 30, 2016. The kids are back to school, and the weather is starting to change which means…fall colors! Check out the Fall Foliage Women’s Wellness Weekend from the Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA. Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, astronomy classes, and painting classes are a few of the options awaiting you in the beautiful Berkshires. Package rates include […]
Big Sky LUXE Yoga and Hiking Retreat
August 12, 2016
Coming September 2, 2016. Still a few spots left! Check out the Big Sky LUXE Yoga and Hiking Retreat for a fun Labor Day weekend. Head to southwestern Montana for a 3-night, ladies only retreat with daily yoga sessions and hikes through alpine meadows and spruce forests. Expect your guided journeys to average 6 miles […]
Experience Yoga and Horses Retreat
August 8, 2016
Coming October 2, 2016. Get your om and your heehaw in one place! Join the Experience Yoga and Horses Retreat for a week-long girlfriend getaway. Held at the Home Ranch in Colorado’s beautiful Elk River Valley, expect an all-inclusive stay with horseback riding lessons for all levels, daily equestrian yoga, massage, private accommodations in either […]
FP Escapes Yoga Retreat in Spain
June 14, 2016
Coming September 25, 2016. Ándale to España! Yogascapes and Free People are teaming up to give you The FP Escapes Yoga Retreat in Spain: The Art of Ritual. Stay in a collection of charming Spanish homes nestled in Andalucia’s national park, Sierra de Grazalema, where the lush mountains and quaint villages will provide a welcome […]
Big Sky Yoga’s B-LUXE Cowgirl Yoga Retreat
June 10, 2016
Coming July 14 and 28, 2016. As they say, add a little yeehaw to your namaste! The Big Sky Yoga’s B-LUXE Cowgirl Yoga Retreat is a 3-night experience at B Bar Ranch, a 9,000-acre ranch just north of Yellowstone National Park. Your A-frame cabin is surrounded by an aspen grove with a open-air hot tub just […]
Moab Mindful Running Retreat
June 8, 2016
Coming October 27, 2016. Transform your running with the Moab Mindful Running Retreat. Enjoy the beauty of the desert along with like-minded women as you learn to build a consistent, sustainable running practice that works for you, train smarter not harder, discover the keys to recovering faster, and appreciate trail running. There will be daily […]
FP Escapes Yellowstone Yoga Retreat
June 7, 2016
Coming June 17, 2016. What a collaboration! Free People (that cool, bohemian-chic clothing company!) and Yogascapes bring you the FP Escapes Yellowstone Yoga Retreat. Visit America’s first national park and enjoy daily yoga, meditation, and hikes. Included in the cost of this long weekend escape are 3 nights of beautiful glamping accommodations at Yellowstone Under […]
aquabase
June 3, 2016
Challenge yourself with aquabase. A new way to workout on the water, aquabase is an inflatable platform with a nonslip surface that is as rigid as a surfboard. By exercising with aquabase, you engage your core in a low-impact, cross-training way that is very effective and challenging. Your muscles must work equally in pairs, otherwise […]
Telluride Yoga Festival
May 18, 2016
Coming July 21, 2016. Fresh mountain air and downward facing dog! It’s the Telluride Yoga Festival, a 4-day event that offers all kinds of yoga activities, music, hiking, dining, and socializing with your new best buddies. Started in 2007, Telluride, with its stunning views of the surrounding Colorado Rockies and historic downtown, is the perfect […]
Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival
May 11, 2016
Coming May 20, 2016. It’s time to head outdoors! And Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival is the perfect venue to explore some new outdoor activities. Affectionately known as GO Fest, the event is in its third year at Whistler, British Columbia, just a couple of hours north of Vancouver. Clinics include outdoor yoga, introductions to sailing, […]
Earth Day Texas
April 22, 2016
Coming April 22-24, 2016. Happy Earth Day! Leave it to the big state of Texas to create the “world’s largest annual forum for sharing the latest initiatives, discoveries, research, innovations, policies, and corporate practices that are reshaping our world”. This 3-day event has everything including workshops, lectures, demonstrations, yoga in the park, live music and […]
Women’s Fitness & Yoga Trip with Holiday River Expeditions
April 15, 2016
Coming July 8, 2016. Restore your body and sole. Join Holiday River Expeditions for their Women’s Fitness and Yoga Trip this summer. Held in Lodore Canyon in Dinosaur National Monument in northwestern Colorado, this 4-day trip takes you down the Green River. Expect exciting Class III and IV white water rapids, relaxing yoga sessions, and […]
Ingrid Backstrom’s Next Level Women’s Ski Camp
April 13, 2016
Coming July 30, 2016. Summer in the Andes means skiing! Join pro skier Jess McMillan (filling in for Ingrid Backstrom this year) on the Ingrid Backstrom’s Next Level Women’s Ski Camp in Nevados de Chillan, Chile. The small group size of 8 lucky ladies ensures plenty of individual attention for this 8-day camp geared towards […]
VIDA’s Flagship 2-day Clinic
April 11, 2016
Coming June 25, 2016. Are you hooked on mountain biking? If not, you will be after VIDA’s Flagship 2-day Clinic in Keystone, Colorado! Excitement and challenges abound at the Keystone Mountain Bike Park, your base for the weekend. All skill levels are welcome and are supported at this park with rock gardens, drops and high-speed […]