November 3, 2014
Coming November 8, 2014. A weekend of wellness just for you. A chance to get away at Granlibakken Resort at Lake Tahoe’s west shore for an event that mixes Western practices with Eastern philosphy. Both days start off with yoga and include activities and lectures discussing topics like fitness success, anti-aging, breast and bone health, […]
November 3, 2014
It election time here at TrailblazerGirl! Starting today and continuing until Wednesday, November 26th, TrailblazerGirl is inviting everyone (that means you) to vote on your favorite getaways, hiking, running and outdoor gear, cool clothing and everything else from 2014. How to vote? It’s super simple because we’re using our friends at Facebook to help… Visit […]
October 31, 2014
Absolutely incredible!! The JUNOJUMPR looks like an ordinary external battery, but this special device carries an extraordinary 6,000 mAh – that’s powerful enough to charge a completely dead CAR BATTERY! Wow! The kit comes in a cool-looking, matte black box and includes the battery, jumper cables, car adapter cable, and USB cable. The JUNOJUMPR is […]
October 31, 2014
Got a bike? Want some extra cash? Then check out Spinlister, a peer-to-peer bike rental site that connects people with bikes and people who want to rent them. Some describe Spinlister as Airbnb for cyclists. They provide a wide variety of bike models. locations in over 100 different countries, and more flexible rentals than a […]
October 31, 2014
Coming October 31 and November 1, 2014. Happy Halloween! The folks at Bike the Big Apple are offering Tour de Frights – the Haunted Halloween Tour tonight and tomorrow night. A novel way to see Manhattan as you take a leisurely ride through Manhattan’s spookiest graveyards, haunted bars, and even Mark Twain’s former home (AKA […]
October 30, 2014
Don’t let wet weather or activities compromise your phone. Protect it with VestPac Waterproof Cell Phone Cases. These clear, electrostatic TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) cases are super durable and compact enough to fit into your pocket or carry with the attached lanyard. With their double sealed cases, water, dirt, sand, snow, and mud will not ruin […]
October 30, 2014
Eat Well. Be Well. Live Better. That’s the tagline for Laughing Giraffe Organics snacks, and you most definitely will eat well with these snacks! Their Snakaroons (snack + macaroon!) and Snakarolas (snack + granola!) are made with organic unprocessed ingredients with no preservatives and no additives, and they are all gluten-free, non-GMO, raw and vegan. […]
October 30, 2014
Coming November 1, 2014. Yikes! San Antonio, Texas will be taken over by zombies on the day after Halloween! It’s the Zombie Run! During the afternoon, you’ll have to escape the apocalypse by avoiding the hundreds of zombies that are trying to steal your “life flags” in this fun 3.1 mile trail run. During the […]
October 29, 2014
More than just poles…they are Char Poles! Char, which means four in Farsi, has four unique features that you won’t find in your typical ski pole. First, the handles have a 5 Finger Grab Strap and a standard Camera Mount Topper. Second, there are built in “tool toppers” in the grip to have both Philips […]
October 29, 2014
Protect your gear. The Series 3 Sportube is a hard plastic shell that can hold an incredible amount of snow gear – 2 snowboards with boots and bindings or 1 snowboard and 1 pair of skis or 3 pairs of skis and poles or 2 adult and 2 children’s skis. A versatile case, it can […]
October 29, 2014
Coming January 21, 2015. Lady-riders, it’s time to plan to hit the slopes! And what better place than Jackson Hole, known for its steep terrain and over 4,100 vertical feet of skiing, the greatest continuous rise in the U.S. Their 4-day Women’s Snowboard Camp is tailored for all ability levels and is very well structured […]
October 28, 2014
Coming October 30, 2014. “Throw me somethin’ monster!” is what you’re supposed to yell during the Krewe of BOO! Similar to the famous Mardi Gras Parade, the Krewe of BOO! celebrates Halloween with elaborately decorated floats, marching bands, costumed revelers, and locally made “throws” like Aunt Sally’s Pralinettes, Handmade Candy Corn necklaces, Voodoo Doll pins […]
October 28, 2014
A new kind of backpack! Right off the bat, you can see that the OFFPISTE UltraPack 7+3 is different. It’s triangular shape is unique, and what even more unique is that it’s designed to be able to remove, turn, and open the pack easily without taking it off. This versatile pack can be worn on […]
October 28, 2014
Here’s your outdoor stairmaster! A visit to the Lighthouse at Point Reyes National Seashore will afford you sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the gorgeous California coastline. The staircase that leads to the lighthouse, active from 1870 to 1975, is the equivalent of the number of stairs in a 30 story building. The lighthouse […]
October 27, 2014
Cool weather calls for a change in clothing, and 2XU has you covered. Their G:2 Micro Thermal Top is the piece to grab when the temperature starts to drop. Well-thought-out features include extra long sleeves with thumb holes for warm, several well-placed reflective strips to keep you visible, a high neck that can be zipped […]
October 27, 2014
Yum, yum! That’s what TrailblazerGirl declares about Nana Joes Granola Blends and Bars! We especially like their Swell Bar with coconut, almonds, and cocoa nibs. This low carb, high fat bar was just what we needed on a particularly strenuous hike through Point Reyes recently. It gave us plenty of happy energy to get us […]
October 27, 2014
Open now through November 9, 2014. No Halloween would be complete without a corn maze! Check out Treinen Farm’s The Owl of Athena Corn Maze. This massive 15 acre maze is Wisconsin’s largest, and you’ll have miles of paths to get lost in. You’ll be given a map with only a portion of the maze, […]
October 24, 2014
Think combination hoverboard, surfboard, snowboard, and skateboard on the road, and you’ll be approaching what Onewheel feels like. Debuting in the next several months, Onewheel is the “world’s first one-wheeled, self-balancing, electric skateboard”. This fun, supposedly easy-to-learn ride has a top speed of 12mph and a range of 4 to 6 miles with a rechargeable […]
October 24, 2014
What a great product! The LuminAID Solar Light is compact (about the size of your cellphone) and solar-powered. Simply inflate the pillow surrounding the light, and you have a diffused light source that can float or hang from your backpack, tent, or tree. It has a low setting and a high setting and lasts up […]
October 24, 2014
Nature-loving TrailblazerGirls will swoon over Lake Quinault Lodge. Built in 1926, this rustic wilderness lodge designed by Robert Reamer, the architect responsible for the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, is set on a tranquil lake in Olympic National Park and Forest in western Washington. Loads of outdoor trails surround the lodge, and during the […]
October 23, 2014
OK, you may look a little scary with this on, but it’s actually a very innovative tool for taking athletes to the next level. The Training Mask 2.0 is an air tight silicone piece that covers your nose and mouth and is held on with a comfortable neoprene strap. There are 3 “resistance caps” that […]
October 23, 2014
Definitely a different kind of “phone case”. The Gel Guards for iPhone by our friends at exofab is actually an ingenious set of gel stickers that protect your phone from scratches and absorbs the impact from a drop. The package come complete with front and back guards, 2 sets of side guards in 2 different […]
October 23, 2014
Coming October 31, 2014. A spooky Halloween night in the home of Jack the Ripper! The Halloween Hike by the same folks that brought us Halloween Moonride, is a 13 mile loop through London starting out at the witching hour (midnight, of course!). The route will be clearly marked, and there will be zombie guides […]
October 22, 2014
Delicious! Detour’s newest flavor is their best yet! You remember we told you about the Detour SMART Whole Grain Oatmeal Bars a while back. Just like the fruit-flavored bars, the Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are gluten free, high in fiber, and made with organic whole grain oats. They have 11g of protein, 3g of fiber, […]