June 3, 2016
Aaaaahhhh! That’s the sound of your skin thanking you for using Cactus Flower and Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist. Our friends at Kiehl’s kindly provided us with a sample of this magical spray to try. Yes, that’s quite a name, but it is very descriptive of the key ingredients. The Cactus Flower holds the distinction of […]
June 3, 2016
Coming July 31, 2016. Surf and fun in sunny southern California! Join Surf Diva for their All Ladies Overnight Surf Camp. This week-long camp includes meals, lodging at the University of California, San Diego, twice daily surf instruction, surf equipment, and transportation to and from the beach. All skill levels are welcome. Evening activities include […]
June 2, 2016
Get your feet ready for summer with the Micro-Pedi from our friends at Emjoi. Our feet have been sequestered away during the cold months and now need some attention to be presentable at the beach and in those nice strappy sandals. The Micro-Pedi is an easy-to-use tool that painlessly removes the rough and calloused skin […]
June 2, 2016
A healthy treat! No, that’s not an oxymoron. When you taste Emmy’s Dark Cacao Macaroons, you will be pleasantly surprised. These delicious bites are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and made with the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, raw ingredients. Another reason to feel good about these tasty tidbits, is that Emmy’s maintains eco-friendly values by making their […]
June 2, 2016
Coming June 4, 2016. Celebrate the trails! This year is the 23rd anniversary of American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day (NTD). Kick off the summer with a wide range of activities including hikes, biking and horseback rides, paddling trips, birdwatching, geocaching, gear demonstrations, and stewardship projects. Last year, NTD was highlighted by 2,329 activities taking […]
June 1, 2016
One of the unfavorable byproducts of being a TrailblazerGirl is the occasional injury. And with those injuries comes scars. Now, the smart folks at Quantum Health have developed Scar Reducer, an herbal scar treatment that can be used on new and existing scars, newly healed wounds, and stretch marks. An interesting combination of ingredients includes […]
June 1, 2016
TrailblazerGirls love the outdoors, but we don’t love those biting bugs. Fortunately, our friends at Quantum Health have a solution for those nasties! Buzz Away Extreme Spray is an all natural repellent, free of DEET, that will keep mosquitoes away for up to 4 hours and ticks away for up to 2 1/2 hours. Formulated […]
June 1, 2016
Bird, birds, and more birds! In the Emerald State, you’ll see a myriad of avian species, and the Audubon Washington’s Great Washington State Birding Trail will help you identify the best places for the best bird watching. Seven routes have been identified along which you might see Bald Eagles and Pileated Woodpeckers on the Puget […]
May 31, 2016
Small but super handy! The Micro Rocket Carbon from our friends at Topeak is so incredibly light, you’ll wonder if it will work. And yes, it does work and very well we might add! At a mere 55 grams, this dynamo will pump your tires up to 160 psi in no time flat. It comes […]
May 31, 2016
A new bag for all types of weather! Our friends at Aquapac shared their recently released TrailProof Tote Bag with us. This is a waterproof messenger bag fashioned out of heavy duty vinyl that is very durable and strong with an adjustable shoulder strap and extra padding for comfort. We like that it’s a straightforward […]
May 31, 2016
Coming July 16, 2016. The largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest. It’s Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle to Portland Ride, formally known as the Group Health STP Presented by Alaska Airlines. Over the course of 2 days, this 200+ mile ride will take you from the University of Washington campus through the valleys, forests, and […]
May 27, 2016
Summer’s approaching, and that means camping! Do it in style and comfort with the Barefoot Caravan from our friends in the UK. Designed and hand built out of fiberglass, it will sleep 2 comfortably and 3 in a pinch. This compact space has all the essentials and then some: L-shaped seating that converts to a […]
May 27, 2016
More excellent products from our friends at ShiKai. For all your dry skin needs, the Borage Therapy line of creams and lotions has you covered. Have you heard of borage oil? We hadn’t either, until we checked out ShiKai’s hand cream, foot cream, and anti-itch advanced formula. Borage oil is super high in gamma-Linolenic Acid […]
May 27, 2016
Coming May 28, 2016. Inspiring women to be happy and run! It’s the Happy Girls Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Race in Bend, Oregon. A beautiful route along the Deschutes River awaits with a combination of trails, groomed paths and paved surfaces. No matter what your level of physical fitness, this is the race for […]
May 26, 2016
Eat your greens! And now you can do that in a bar form with Good! Greens Bars. An aptly named bar, because they are good for you, and they taste good too. Here’s the scoop: each bar contains more than 20 fruits and vegetables that satisfies 100% of your recommend daily amount, a proprietary probiotic […]
May 26, 2016
Not your ordinary juice! Our friends at Bolthouse Farms, founded in 1915, hence the name 1915 Bolthouse Farms, created some delicious premium fruit and vegetable blends. They are all organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and contain no more than six ingredients. The eight mixed flavors have jewel-toned colors and present well in their square bottles. Interesting […]
May 26, 2016
Coming August 6, 2016. Join Sierra Club Outings for their Women’s Backpacking in the Sierra Alps: Yosemite National Park and Hoover Wilderness, California. Starting in the Hoover Wilderness, named in honor of our 31st president and known for its extreme mountain terrain, you’ll then head over to the less traveled northern portion of Yosemite National […]
May 25, 2016
From the company with a ride-focused mentality, comes the Women’s Enduro Glove. Our friends at Yeti really know their bikes and everything you need to enjoy them. The Enduro Glove is ultra-lightweight with loads of features that the TrailblazerGirl rider will certainly appreciate. A cuffless design is comfortable and unrestricting. The ventilated backhand and perforated […]
May 25, 2016
Soap that is made for the active TraiblazerGirl! Well, not literally, but pretty close since the founder of ShiKai originally created Biker Soap for his kids who were covered with dirt, grease and grime after a day of cycling. Now, you have a liquid soap to get yourself clean that is strong enough to remove […]
May 25, 2016
Coming June 4, 2016. Head to the “Apple Capital of the World” for some outdoor fun. It’s the 29th Annual Apple Century Bike Ride held in Washington state’s Wenatchee Valley. Choose from 3 routes: a relatively easy 25 miles, a 50 mile route with a few rollers, some areas with grade, and two challenging pulls, […]
May 24, 2016
XANGO is the first company to bring mangosteen to market. Not familiar with mangosteen? It is a Dr. Seuss looking fruit with dark purple skin and a white fleshy pulp. Found commonly in Southeast Asia, it is known as the “Queen of Fruit” due to the legend that Queen Victoria offered a reward to anyone […]
May 24, 2016
We heart these treats! Rawxies are cute, little heart-shaped bars that are a cross between a cookie and an energy bar. These snacks fall into the pre-digested food category. Now, don’t get worried, it just means that they are not heated above 105 degrees which makes them more easily digested by your body. Packaged individually, […]
May 24, 2016
Coming June 3, 2016. A chance for outdoor-loving women to connect and learn. It’s Summit Sisters by the folks at Women’s Wilderness! This is a weekend filled with workshops, hiking, yoga, and camaraderie held at the Meadow Mountain Lodge in Allenspark, Colorado, next to Rocky Mountain National Park. Between 90 and 130 women are expected, […]
May 23, 2016
An energy bar with real ingredients! GORP Clean Energy Bars are made on the Canadian Prairies on a family farm and are loaded with natural ingredients that provide healthy fuel for all your TrailblazerGirl activities. Available in 3 flavors, Peanut Butter and Raspberry, Peanut Butter and Apple, and Cocoa, Hemp and Almond, these yummy squares […]