Kora Shola 230 Tarn Gaiter
April 5, 2016
Ever heard of yak wool? Yes, yaks, those large, long-haired creatures that wander the Himalayan mountains. Well, our friends at Kora are the first company to developed a high performance technical fabric from the soft wool underneath the yak’s shaggy outer coats. We tried out their Shola 230 Tarn Gaiter, and we’re now yak-converts! The […]
Keely’s Camp: Ski Portillo with the Ladies!
April 5, 2016
Coming August 20, 2016. It’s approaching the end of ski season for most of us, but you can still look forward to summer skiing in the southern hemisphere. Check out Ski Portillo with the Ladies! offered by Keely’s Camp. You’ll be in very capable hands with Keely Kelleher, founder of Keely’s Ski Camps for Girls […]
Strafe Alpha Mid Jacket
April 4, 2016
A unique jacket! The Alpha Mid Jacket from our friends at Strafe is so much more than an excellent midlayer for all your TrailblazerGirl activities. You’ll see and feel the uniqueness the minute you pick it up – super-lightweight with its special Polartech Alpha. This is a revolutionary insulation developed for U.S. Special Operations Forces […]
Women Outdoors National Gathering
April 4, 2016
May 27, 2016. Love the outdoors? Then join the Women Outdoors National Gathering at the Sargent Center in southern New Hampshire. Women Outdoors is a nonprofit, volunteer organization with a mission “to provide a supportive environment where all women can have fun and challenge themselves in a community of women who love the outdoors while […]
BomBoard
March 31, 2016
Get on the water with a new kind of watercraft. Have a small car and no trailer? No problem! The BomBoard is a soon-to-be-released modular, portable, affordable ride on the water. It breaks down into 4 pieces with the heaviest weighing 90 pounds, so you can transport it in the truck of your car. Assembly […]
Umpqua Oats
March 31, 2016
On a cold day, oatmeal is such a comfort food, and our friends at Umpqua Oats have taken oatmeal to a new level! Picture yourself by the campfire, pour a bit of boiling water into the Salted Caramel Meltdown (yes, I know, it’s scrumptious!), cap it, wait a few, agonizing minutes, then taste. Savor a […]
Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup
March 31, 2016
Coming April 2, 2016. Visit the most picturesque harbor in the Northwest. Gig Harbor is hosting the fifth annual Paddlers Cup, a 2-day event for water-sport enthusiasts. Pleasant Washington weather is expected this weekend with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mild 60s. Saturday’s events include competitive relay races and distance races in the […]
Kiehl’s Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate
March 30, 2016
Nature meets science. Our friends at Kiehl’s shared their new Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate with us, and there were some pretty happy (or should we say, radiant?!) faces amongst the TrailblazerGirl team! Just released this month, one of the key ingredients in this concentrate is the extract from sustainably sourced quinoa husk. Yes, quinoa, that […]
UMCHU Bars
March 30, 2016
An inspired name for a bar…umm chew! UMCHU Bars are tasty, hand made bars, or as they say, “hand forged”. Containing limited ingredients (at most 5) but loads of flavor, these bars are just right for a snack on the trail, nosh on the slopes, or pick-me-up in the afternoon. Free of wheat, corn, soy, […]
Twinkie Run
March 30, 2016
Coming April 1, 2016. Okay, it may not be the healthiest of food, but it certainly makes a fun, guilty pleasure! It’s the Twinkie Run in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and might we add, a fitting run for April Fools Day! This 5K run raises money to support the research centers and projects aggressively seeking a […]
Bike the Blossoms
March 29, 2016
Coming April 9, 2016. A sea of pink! Join the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and Velopalooza for Bike the Blossoms, a guided two-hour tour through some of the best cherry blossom-lined streets in the Canadian city of Vancouver. Arrive early to check out how you can safeguard your bike with Pop-Up City Hall and Project […]
361 Degrees Ortega
March 29, 2016
You won’t want to take these shoes off! The Ortega from our friends at 361 Degrees is a super-comfortable shoe that is perfect for running the trails, walking around the neighborhood, hitting the treadmill, or any TrailblazerGirl activity involving your feet! It’s constructed with three layers of sole for support, comfort, stability, flexibility, and traction. […]
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run
March 29, 2016
Coming April 3, 2016. The cherry blossoms are in bloom which means it’s time for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run. Held every year during the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Nation’s Capital, lucky runners are determined by a lottery system for this popular race. Besides taking you past the blooming cherry blossoms, the […]
The Outdoor Adventure Show
March 28, 2016
Coming April 2, 2016. Making plans for the summer? Then head to Montreal for The Outdoor Adventure Show. This 2-day event features over 200 exhibits, interactive demonstrations, travel seminars, inspiring adventure speakers, and incredible pre-season travel deals. Interested in learning to scuba dive? A free one hour session introduces you to the gear and basics […]
Love Grown Foods
March 28, 2016
Share the LOVE! Our friends at Love Grown Foods shared some of their LOVE with us in their tasty, healthy foods. We tried their Oat Clusters and Super Oats Packets – lots of flavors to choose from and all were really delicious. Of the Oat Clusters, the chocolate lovers on the team liked the Cocoa […]
Grand Targhee Resort’s Cardboard Box Derby
March 28, 2016
Have some fun on the snow! Thinking outside the (cardboard) box is encouraged with the Cardboard Box Derby at the Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming. The goal is to build a structure that will hold up to 4 adults as you travel down the ski hill (and of course, all team members must make […]
Crossblades
March 25, 2016
Consolidate your snow equipment with Crossblades! This new “snowshoe system” allows you to walk and climb and then with the help of swivel plate bases, you can ski and glide. Choose from hard boot binding for ski boots or soft boot binding for hiking boots. The wide base and short length (only 89 cm) make […]
Jackson Avalanche Airbag Jacket
March 25, 2016
An innovative jacket. The folks at SubQ Designs created the ultimate backcountry jacket. The Jackson Avalanche Airbag Jacket consists of a waterproof shell, a lightweight athletic mesh harness, and a removable subpack for your ABS activation unit and backcountry tools. It’s low profile yet loaded with extra features such as an enlarged helmet compatible hood, […]
Silverton Sisters’ Meeting in the Mountains
March 25, 2016
Coming April 2, 2016. A weekend getaway with ski- and board-lovin TrailblazerGirls in mind. Head to Silverton Mountain, the ski area best known for adventure, powder and steep terrain, for the annual Silverton Sisters’ Meeting in the Mountains. With an average total snowfall of over 400 inches advanced and expert only riding, Silverton is THE […]
Planet Products
March 24, 2016
Be green and clean! Planet is a small company based in beautiful British Columbia that makes some wonderful, environmentally friendly cleaning products. We tested their 2X Ultra Laundry Detergent, and we were bowled over by how well it worked. It’s very concentrated so just a little cleans a big load of dirty TrailblazerGirl laundry. Note […]
Rain City Crunch
March 24, 2016
Seriously addictive! Rain City Crunch from our friends at Sisters Baking Company is the perfect TrailblazerGirl snack. It’s crunchy. It’s salty. It’s sweet. It’s nutty. It’s fruity. It’s gluten free. It’s absolutely delicious! Only high quality ingredients are used – all natural, no GMOs, no trans fats. These granola snacks come in a convenient, resealable […]
Color Vibe 5K
March 24, 2016
Coming March 27, 2016. Turn yourself into a multi-colored Easter egg at the Color Vibe 5K! Held at the Royal Windsor Racecourse, due east of London, this is a fun, un-timed event where you won’t have to worry about street traffic during the run. There will be 4 color stations throughout the 5K course, where […]
Hiball Energy
March 23, 2016
Looking for a healthy energy drink? We just tried Hiball Sparkling Energy Waters and Hiball Organic Energy Drinks, and we highly recommend them. Made with a propriety blend of guarana, ginseng, caffeine, and Vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12, these energy drinks provide you with a clean boost without any crash or jitteriness. Each 8.4 ounce […]
National Chia Day
March 23, 2016
Celebrate the inaugural National Chia Day with our friends at Mamma Chia! Last year we introduced you to the line of chia-based products from Mamma Chia and shared with you all the wonderful health benefits of this little seed. Recall that it’s the richest plant-based source of Omega-3s and is loaded with lots of other good stuff […]