2016 National Park Week
April 20, 2016
Coming April 16-24, 2016. Yippee! It’s National Park Week! Time to head outdoors and explore our more than 400 national parks. You have a full week of free admission to check out places like Olympic National Park (pictured above) in Washington with it’s three distinct ecosystems: sub-alpine forest and wildflower meadow, temperate forest, and the […]
Genesis Organic Juice
April 19, 2016
Like taking a bite out of a fresh piece of fruit! Our friends at Genesis Organic Juices treated us to some of their juices and they are pretty special. These are cold-pressed juices, crafted in small batches from 100% organic ingredients. They even go so far as to hand select and inspect the fruit that […]
Eurosock Trail Running Quarter
April 19, 2016
Oooo socks designed and made in Italy! The new Trail Running Socks from our friends at Eurosock have all that you would expect (and then some!) from that fashionable country. Made to perform, these socks have graduated compression to stimulate blood flow, improving oxygen delivery to your muscles thus reduces foot and leg swelling, lactic […]
Island Hopping in the Greek Islands with Adventures in Good Company
April 19, 2016
Coming May 7, 2016. Opa! Join Adventures in Good Company for their Island Hopping in the Greek Islands trip. Over the course of 9 days, you’ll travel from Athens to 3 Greek islands: Paros, Naxos, and Santorini. Highlights of the trip include a tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum; a visit to Panathinaikon Stadium, the […]
Manshausen
April 15, 2016
A getaway on the edge of it all. Manshausen is a unique hotel comprised of collection of buildings on an island off the coast of Northern Norway. Set on 55 acres, there are 4 seacabins that have dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that extend over the water, while the main house accommodates the kitchen, dining area, and […]
Le Specs No Smirking Sunglasses
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 […]
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 […]
Injinji Trail and Outdoor Socks
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 […]
Function of Beauty Shampoo and Conditioner
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 […]
Unleash the SHE
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 […]
Ines Rosales Products
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 […]
Sunjack Heat Bank
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, […]
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 […]
Arcos SS6011 Ghost
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 […]
Jayone Snacks
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 […]
Reebok Ragnar Wasatch Back
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. […]
Pai-Shau Ritual Box
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 […]
EVOC Women’s Protector Vest Air+
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 […]
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 […]
Blackberry Wood Campsite
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 […]
Laura’s Wholesome Junk Food
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 […]
Asilia Highlands
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 […]
Daffodil 5K Challenge
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 […]
Lone Mountain Wagyu Beef Jerky
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, […]