June 18, 2015
PROMO CODE ALERT! Your gear takes care of you so why not take care of your gear? Our friends at Trek7 have a solution (pun intended!) for everything, whether it’s sun, dirt, or rain. Let’s start with their Ray Bloc line – basically, sunblock for your clothing, outdoor gear, and furniture. Turns your regular clothes […]
June 18, 2015
“Bullet-proof” sunscreen. Well, technically, it won’t stop bullets, but it will definitely protect you from the harmful rays of the sun! Headhunter’s SPF45 Face Stick is a super handy sunscreen that goes on dry and provides broad spectrum coverage against UVA and UVB rays. The proprietary formula contains natural zinc and titanium dioxide to act […]
June 18, 2015
Coming July 11, 2015. Explore Andorra with Walking Women. Andorra, the principality between Spain and France, is the sixth smallest nation in Europe and is known for it’s rugged mountains and stunning scenery. This 7-night adventure includes 8-12 miles of walking each day with some significant ascents and descents as you trek through the eastern […]
June 17, 2015
Celebrate summer with refreshing KeVita Probiotic Drinks. We tried their Sparkling Probiotic drinks and their new Master Brew Kombucha. Both contain a handcrafted culture of 4 strains of live probiotics to help support your immune and digestive health. These good-for-you drinks are a great alternative to sodas since they offer a bit of bubbly, thirst-quenching […]
June 17, 2015
Coming August 10, 2015. Top of the morning to you! Join WanderWoman for their Travel Adventure to Ireland. Follow in the footsteps of the 16th century Irish pirate queen, Grace O’Malley and get special insight into this formidable, impressive woman from her biographer, bestselling author Anne Chambers. On this 9 day journey, highlights include Ballynahinch […]
June 16, 2015
Surprised that no one has thought of this before now! The clever people at Fantas-Eyes have a line of eyewear, StaysOn, that does double-duty as a pair of sunglasses (or readers) plus a headband. We tried out the Alma Mater style, a super cool modified wayfarer look with a black exterior frame and pop of […]
June 16, 2015
Wow! Deee-lish! The folks at Alter Eco (great name, right?!) have loads of mouthwatering flavors of dark chocolate bars and truffles that are made with ingredients that are organic, fair trade certified, gluten-free, GMO-free, soy-free, and contain no emulsifiers nor artificial flavors. All the good stuff (and lack of the bad stuff, too!) make this […]
June 16, 2015
Love biking? Then you’ll love Oregon, because they have the first official Scenic Bikeways in the US – 11 and counting! Every level of cyclist is covered from the easy, family-friendly ride of the Row River Trail with its covered bridges, low traffic, and lake views to the challenging McKenzie Pass with a 2,000 foot […]
June 15, 2015
Our friends at Kenu have another fantastic accessory for your phone. Weighing in at less than an ounce, the Airframe+ is the epitome of the saying the best things come in small packages. This little spring loaded expandable bracket fits into the air vents on your car and allows for easy viewing of your phone […]
June 15, 2015
Made with the TrailblazerGirl in mind! The UV Sport Sunscreen by our friends at EltaMD provides the skin protection you need as an active TrailblazerGirl. It’s a broad-spectrum, zinc oxide based lotion with SPF50 that will not rinse off in water and best of all, will not drip into your eyes and sting them! Perfect […]
June 15, 2015
Coming May 21, 2016. Veni, vidi, vici! Cycle in Caesar’s footsteps with Ride & Seek. The Caesar Bike Tour is an epic 29 day/28 night journey starting in London and finishing in Rome covering a distance of 1,831 miles. Expect up to 8 hours of riding per day as you travel through 4 countries, across […]
June 12, 2015
Stand out in a crowd with the Solowheel Xtreme! This is the latest in a line of electric stand-up unicycles. It is the most rugged with an 18 inch wheel to take you over all terrains and has a whopping 1800W of power. Once fully charged (about 2 hours), a top speed of 16km/h can […]
June 12, 2015
Bring the National Parks home! Even if you can’t make it to the parks this summer, feel like you’re right there in the middle of nature with the National Park Scented Travel Candles from our friends at Pendleton. Choose from scents to remind you of the Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountain, Rainier, Yellowstone (love the […]
June 12, 2015
Nothing bad about this national park. The Badlands National Park in South Dakota has extraordinary scenery, striking rock formations rich with fossils, the largest undisturbed mixed grass prairies in the United States, and incredible wildlife like bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs and the endangered black-footed ferret. The term badlands is descriptive of the park’s soft […]
June 11, 2015
Mosquito bites will not be a problem ever again! Therapik is your magic wand for making the itch and pain of insect bites and stings go away. This FDA cleared device can be used to provide relief from mosquitoes, bees, wasps, fire ants, jellyfish, and fleas. Looking a little like a cordless electric screwdriver without […]
June 11, 2015
Be active. Be healthy. Be strong. That’s the tagline for Empower, and the Cardio Core & More will help you achieve this goal! This kit has a weighted hoop, workout DVD, and illustrated guide. The hoop comes in 8 pieces (convenient for travel) and can be arranged in different weight configurations to vary your workout […]
June 11, 2015
Coming September 28, 2015. Have a “hooping” good time! This year’s Hoopcamp theme is “Puttin on the Tricks” with an emphasis on elegant hoop dancing. Held in a redwood forest in the Santa Cruz mountains, this 4 day camp includes group and private workshops for all levels of hoopers, amazing performances, a marketplace with interesting […]
June 10, 2015
Time to get your feet summer-ready! And what better way than the yummy sounding Cocoa Mojito Fresh Foot Cream with Oregon Mint! Our friends at Wild Carrot make their organic skincare products in very small batches, often from botanical ingredients grown right on their Oregon farm and locally. Open the jar of this foot cream, […]
June 10, 2015
Got phone? Need Kenu! Our friends at Kenu have developed some brilliant products right up TrailblazerGirl’s alley! We are all attached to our phones, and the Highline does literally attach your phone to you so that you don’t lose it. Made out of Kevlar, it’s super strong and durable, and the leash is coiled so […]
June 10, 2015
Coming August 5, 2015. What better way to explore Greenland than with a glaciochemist and a professional photographer? The mother-daughter team of Big Chill Adventures is offering an inaugural tour – Summer Highlights of West Greenland. In this 12 day/11 night trip, you’ll explore and photograph glaciers, icebergs, hot springs, icecaps, ice sheets, and the […]
June 9, 2015
Always be prepared! The Hybrid 3 from our friends at Survive Outdoors Longer has just about everything that you need to cover your bases outdoors – survival, first aid, and gear repair. In this compact kit about the size of a paperback book and weighing a touch over a pound, there are 34 different items, […]
June 9, 2015
Magic in a bottle! Blister Bomber helps prevent blisters and chaffing. Before your run, hike, or ride, dab a bit of this special solution on high friction areas to defend against those painful annoyances and prepare for comfort. We even tried it with a pair of new sandals (it’s goes on clear) and amazingly, no […]
June 9, 2015
One of ten newly-designated National Recreation Trails. The Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail is popular among birders and is part of the North Carolina Birding Trail with over 150 species identified. This 1.7 mile paved, loop trail takes you on a leisurely path through an old-growth forest, past quaint ponds, and along pastures with prized Black Angus […]
June 8, 2015
No time for a shower? Swipe to the rescue! Swipe is a disposable single-use deodorant wipe from Forever Fresh, Inc. This little 3″ by 3″ square packs a big punch with a biodegradable wipe containing tea tree extract and a special active ingredient that provides long-lasting protection against odor and perspiration. It’s soft and refreshing […]