November 16, 2015
Coming June 29, 2016. Did you know that the Sierra Club has women only tours? Yes, they do, and their Women’s Adventure in the Andes, Peru promises to be an interesting and informative tour of this magical area. Highlights of this 11-day hiking adventure include private guided visits to the Inca sites of Machu Picchu, […]
November 13, 2015
Is it a bike…is it a sled? No, it’s Buffalo Icecycle! Born in the cold Buffalo, New York, winters, this fun contraption has a skate blade in place of the bike’s front wheel and 4 additional blades for stability. You pedal and steer as you would with a regular bike while the studded rear tire […]
November 13, 2015
Mmmm, crunch, crunch! Our friends at Tosi, Finnish for true, have truly created a super-delicious snack that is filled with simple, true, healthy ingredients. Individually wrapped with 2 servings per bar, these yummies are brimming with nuts, flaxseed, sesame seeds, chia seeds and just the right amount of cane juice and sea salt to satisfy […]
November 13, 2015
Coming February 13, 2016. As if an ultra race is not challenging enough, how about adding arctic conditions to the mix? It’s the Ice Ultra held in Arctic Sweden. This is a self-sufficient race through 230 km of snow fields, ice forests, mountains, and frozen lakes in temperatures as cold as -30°C. Starting at the […]
November 12, 2015
See and be seen…comfortably! Headlamps are great in concept, but sometimes they are just not comfortable to wear. This is certainly not the problem with the Adventure 180 from our friends at NiteRider. A headband with dual adjustable tabs and a soft interior padding that rests against your forehead ensure this lamp will stay put […]
November 12, 2015
Instead of an energy bar, reach for a Kakookie! Who doesn’t like cookies, but in our health-conscious society, we feel guilty noshing on this sweet treat. No need to feel guilty with Kakookies – delicious HEALTHY nutrition that looks like a cookie! A thoughtful mom, inspired by her daughter’s cycling competitions, created these moist, flavorful […]
November 12, 2015
Coming November 21, 2015. Known as the “hardest race you’ll ever love”, the Catalina Eco Marathon and Half is a true challenge for marathon trail runners. Held on beautiful Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of Southern California just 22 miles of south-southwest of Los Angeles, the course covers some killer hills. Choose the 26.2 […]
November 11, 2015
It’s Veteran’s Day here in the United States, so please join the TrailblazerGirl team in honoring veterans of all wars. We’ll be back tomorrow to share our outdoor adventures and to continue to bring you more fun and amazing gear, getaways and events.
November 10, 2015
More than just a nice-looking visor! The Smart Visor from our friends at Lifebeam is an innovative, wearable fitness tracker that measures your heart rate, cadence and calorie consumption. It connects wirelessly to any compatible smartphone, sports watch, or fitness device to track and display your performance. The visor has an adjustable headband with an […]
November 10, 2015
Sweet potato in a bar?! Yes please, and it’s really good! Ally’s Bar is a super moist, flavorful bar from Ally Stacher, a former professional cyclist who was looking to create a healthy, all-natural snack to take on training rides and beyond. Ingredients include sweet potato, dates, quinoa, dark chocolate, a mixture of nuts (cashews, […]
November 10, 2015
Coming December 6, 2015. A sea of pink with the 2015 Sussan Women’s Fun Run! This is one of the biggest women-only running events in Australia, and they are celebrating their 30th anniversary supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia. Choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon courses in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda. Get your […]
November 9, 2015
A great gift for you and your TrailblazerGirl-friends! The Micro-Nail from our friends at Emjoi solves the problem of blah-looking nails without having to make a trip to the salon. Put on your girlie hat and check out this amazing device that buffs and shines your nails in just a few minutes (yes, really, it […]
November 9, 2015
A trifecta of taste, nutrition, and convenience, and they are round! It’s RBar, a deliciously different energy bar. Handcrafted in small batches using 7 or fewer ingredients, these bars are the perfect snack for the trails, the slopes, or any TrailblazerGirl adventure, especially since they don’t melt in the heat. They are moist and tasty […]
November 9, 2015
Coming November 14 and 21, 2015. Music, fitness, and glow necklaces! It’s the Night Nation Run, and there are 2 more dates left in 2015. Billed as the world’s first Running Music Festival, you’ll have fun on this untimed, 5K course, filled with DJ stages along the way, an interactive light show, selfie-stations, and glow […]
November 6, 2015
Whoosh! That’s the sound of Zipfy flying down that soon-to-be-snow-covered hill (fingers crossed for a big, fluffy, white season this year!). This is a cross between a sled and a luge with a lever thrown in for good measure. The lever helps keep you stable, allows you to easily steer, and sling it over your […]
November 6, 2015
Scrumptiously delicious! You have to try Honey Bunchies, a family-run business that uses all natural ingredients to create a mouthwatering bar. Only 8 ingredients with the namesake ingredient, honey, making up a mighty 42%, so you know you’re going to get a big dose of energy and that energy is sustained with all the peanuts […]
November 6, 2015
Coming January 22, 2016. Embark on a journey through pristine powdered slopes. Chicks with Stix is partnering with Telluride Helitrax to provide you with an amazing experience – a heli-ski day at breathtaking elevations of 10,000 – 13,500 feet! They provide the powder skis, poles, avalanche safety equipment, and a professional heli-ski guide with a […]
November 5, 2015
A stove inside your tent?! Yes, with the soon-to-be-available Frontier Plus from Anevay OT! A woodburning stove that you can take with you on your next camping trip to cook with and keep you warm and toasty. It’s actually safe to have inside your tent, because it has a 4-inch flue to vent outside through […]
November 5, 2015
Above and beyond organic! The Organic Granola from our friends at From the Fields’ is super delicious. They are handmade and baked fresh daily without preservatives, chemical additives or artificial flavorings. We love that with each bite you can taste the individual flavors of the oats, nuts, dried fruit, and seeds with just the slightest […]
November 5, 2015
A Hawaiian-style glamping experience. Hawaiian Journeys, located on the island of Hawaii (AKA The Big Island), is a collection of yurts half way between Kailua Kona and Hilo in Ocean View at an elevation of 3000′. These are fully furnished yurts with beds and linens, kitchenette facilities, ensuite bathrooms, BBQ grills, fire pits, heaters, and […]
November 4, 2015
A snack that tastes good and is good for you! Our friends at Allgood Provisions have a fantastic High Antioxidant Trail Mix that is loaded with all the right stuff to help keep you healthy. It’s a satisfying mix of sweet, savory, salty, crunchy yumminess for those killer TrailblazerGirl hikes. You’ll find a flavor party […]
November 4, 2015
Lean back and hit the trails…with the Outrider USA Horizon! Explore the rugged backcountry with this recumbent trike. When your legs get a little tired, turn on the electric assist for a boost of up to 25 mph. On a single charge, the base model has a range of 30 to 50 miles for this […]
November 4, 2015
Coming March 13, 2016. Okay TrailblazerGirls, grab your chamois and sign up for the Senorita Century Women’s Bike Ride! The ride begins in style with a single-file red carpet start for each rider, then enjoy the beautiful San Diego scenery as you travel up the Pacific Coast Highway with several miles of beautiful coastline and […]
November 3, 2015
Marry skateboarding with snowboarding and what do you get? The Alpine by Seasons – a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind deck that can be used for skateboarding in the summer and snowboarding in the winter! Designed with a full p-tex base (an extremely durable thermoplastic), metal edging, a length of 39″, and a width of 8.75″, this is […]