April 15, 2016
Let the sun shine! Now with our new No Smirking Sunglasses from our friends at Le Specs, we can enjoy the sunshine while protecting our eyes. They provide maximum UV protection with a category 3 lens (strong sunlight) that is very important as you do all your TrailblazerGirl outdoor activities. It’s easy to tell why […]
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 […]
April 14, 2016
Toesocks…those fun and funky socks that are good for your feet in more ways than one. Our friends at Injinji sent us some of their new Trail and Outdoor Socks, and we’re hooked. Three features set these socks apart from traditional socks: total foot utilization; blister prevention; and moisture management. Total foot utilization means that […]
April 14, 2016
Everyone’s hair is different, so why pick your hair care products off the shelf? Check out this great online company called Function of Beauty that can create a customized bottle of shampoo and conditioner that exactly meets your needs! Amazing! Through a series of 4 simple steps an 8 ounce or a 16 ounce bottle […]
April 14, 2016
Coming May 1, and October 23, 2016. The Land of 10,000 Lakes state has 2 ways for you to show your support in the fight against ovarian cancer. Head to Rochester or Bloomington for the Unleash the SHE (Strength, Health and Empowerment) 5K and 10K women only races. (The guys can also show their support […]
April 13, 2016
A taste of Spain! We were graced with samples from the Ines Rosales line of products, and boy, were there some pretty happy TrailblazerGirls that day! These unique products are made by hand in Spain from a traditional family recipe. Let’s start with the Tortas – both savory and sweet. All-natural and made with extra […]
April 13, 2016
It’s the golden egg! The Sunjack Heat Bank will keep your hands warm AND charge your phone! Shaped a little like a flattened egg, this gold-colored gem fits in the palm of your hand and emits heat from both sides. On a fully charged battery, which takes about 5 hours from any USB power source, […]
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 […]
April 12, 2016
Let’s talk socks. Not just any pair of socks, but ones that help your feet work better and stay healthy. The folks at Arcos produced a sock with features that TrailblazerGirls will appreciate. The SS6011 Ghost uses patented graduated compression technology to stimulate blood flow and increase endurance. The built-in plantar fasciitis support zone provides […]
April 12, 2016
Sometimes simple is good, and our friends at Jayone have taken this to heart. They shared some of their Crunchy Rice Roll and Roasted Seaweed snacks, and the TrailblazerGirl team enjoyed these healthy munchies. The Crunchy Rice Rolls are very low calorie, only 36-45 calories per roll (wow!) and provide a satisfying nibble on the […]
April 12, 2016
Coming June 17, 2016. Are you up for the challenge? 200-ish miles of road running with 11 friends? It’s the Reebok Ragnar Wasatch Back held in Logan, Utah. Here’s where it all started – the Ragnar Relay Races are point to point overnight, running races on sidewalks, backroads, bike paths, paved trails and road shoulders. […]
April 11, 2016
Wow, ultra-luxurious! The Ritual Box from our friends at Pai-Shau is a bundle of their high performance hair care products in convenient travel size containers. The products from this Toronto-based company are inspired by an ancient Vietnamese bathing ritual that uses a variety of native steeped tea leaves. Combining a proprietary blend of concentrated teas […]
April 11, 2016
They’ve got your back! The EVOC Women’s Protector Vest Air+ provides you with the protection you need as you fly down those mountain trails. A breathable back protector with shoulder, collar bones and iliac crest padding help ensure your safety, while the female-specific fit with hip belt adjuster and belt loops ensure your comfort. Riders […]
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 […]
April 8, 2016
Ever sleep in one of those iconic, British double-decker buses? Now you can at Blackberry Wood Campsite in Sussex county in the south of England. Quirky lodgings include a converted 1965 Wessex Search and Rescue helicopter, the cutest little retro caravan from 1963, a 1930’s gypsy wagon complete with original wood-burning stove and the outside […]
April 8, 2016
Healthy cookies? Yes, please! Our friends at Laura’s Wholesome Junk Food make some awesomely delicious cookies. They are oh-so moist and flavorful and made with no refined sugar, no artificial ingredients, no trans fats, and no preservatives. Currently, they have 6 flavors available on their website: Oatmeal Raisin, Vanilla Vanilla, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Breakfast […]
April 8, 2016
A getaway of a lifetime. Asilia Highlands is the highest safari camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Tanzania. Stay in one of the 8 glass-fronted, geodesic-domed tents that have en-suite bathrooms with hot running water, showers and flushing toilets, in-room wood-burning stoves, complimentary laundry service, and both solar […]
April 7, 2016
Coming April 9, 2016. Think of spring, and you think of flowers, especially those bright, yellow daffodils. What better way to celebrate spring that to take on the Daffodil 5K Challenge in Pierce County, Washington! Held on the same day as the Daffodil Parade and including the same routes as the parade, the challenge consists […]
April 7, 2016
Some pretty special meat! Our friends at Lone Mountain Wagyu shared some of their Beef Jerky with us, and our taste buds were extremely impressed! This is most definitely not your typical tough-as-leather jerky to take on the trails. This is premium jerky, hand sliced and smoked from select cuts of 100% Fullblood Wagyu cattle, […]
April 7, 2016
Let there be light! Field of Light is an illuminated installation near the famed Uluru in the Australian Outback from artist Bruce Munro. Comprised of 50,000 frosted glass spheres on stems that shimmer and pulse in various colors covering an area equal to four football fields, this solar-powered art installation opened at the beginning of […]
April 6, 2016
Sometimes “No” is a good thing. With NATU Hair Care Products, it is definitely a good thing! There are no sulfates, silicones, parabens, resins, phthalates. petrolatum, ethoxylates. artificial colors, artificial fragrances, nor animal products. What you will find are natural proteins, lipids, amino acids, nutrients and vitamins that are exactly what your hair needs to […]
April 6, 2016
A taste of India! Our friends at Maya Kaimal shared their wonderful creations with us that are inspired by the many different regions and flavors of India. First, let’s talk about the Chickpea Chips that initially attracted us to Maya Kaimal. These are thin wisps of delicious yumminess made out of chickpea flour. They are […]
April 6, 2016
Coming April 17, 2016. Didn’t qualify for the Boston Marathon this year? That’s okay, join the Boston Midnight Marathon Bike Ride instead! This is a fun, unsupported, group bike ride that starts at the Southborough Station parking lot and follows the Boston Marathon route all the way to Back Bay on the eve before the […]
April 5, 2016
Take your ride to a whole new level with RideOn! After a successful Indiegogo campaign, RideOn is the world’s first true augmented reality goggle. Offering a see-through display, AR graphics and features are projected about 15 feet in front of you without the use of any external devices. See your location on a map, find […]