Catalina Island Triathlon
September 17, 2014
Coming November 1, 2014. A picture perfect end-of-season triathlon…check out the Catalina Island Triathlon. This half mile swim, 15K bike, and 3.1 mile run on the beautiful island of Catalina is a great way to enjoy the small island off the coast of Los Angeles. The water is clear and cool, and if you’re lucky, […]
Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon 2014
September 17, 2014
Coming October 25, 2014. Running, wine, and fun! That’s the Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon in a nutshell! This very popular event, which sells out early (you’ve been warned, so sign up now!), is in the beautiful Alexander and Dry Creek Valley of California’s Wine Country. The course takes you through autumn-colored vineyards and gentle […]
GU Brew
September 16, 2014
New GU Brew! Our friends at GU shared their latest and greatest electrolyte replacement formulation with us. Here’s the scoop…GU Brew comes in a 24 serving canister or in convenient, individual 19 gram stick packs that dissolve easily. One serving contains only 70 calories, 18 grams of total carbs of which 8-9 grams are sugars, […]
Appalachian Inn-to-Inn Ride by Hidden Trails, Quebec
September 16, 2014
Coming September 20, 2014. The perfect time of year to enjoy the fall colors in Quebec. And what better way to explore nature’s gorgeous color than on horseback with Hidden Trails’ Appalachian Inn-to-Inn Ride. TrailblazerGirl riders will revel in this trail riding adventure on a Black Canadian, Appaloosa or Quarter horse with 5-7 hours of riding […]
Belle Helmets
September 15, 2014
Let your uniqueness shine through with a Belle Helmet! These are hand painted helmets in a variety of designs ranging from fruit to animals to nature (we’re partial to Just the Sky, pictured above). If you have a vision, they can custom design something as well. All of the helmets are sealed with a UV-protected […]
Spree SmartCap
September 15, 2014
Use your head to monitor your fitness…as long as it has a Spree SmartCap on it! This is a new heart rate monitor incorporated into a cap or headband. No more monitors strapped to your chest, Spree is easy to use and accurately measures not only your heart rate but also your body temperature, distance, […]
Puglia Bike Tour by Backroads
September 15, 2014
Coming May 12, 2015. It’s not too early to start planning a special Mother’s Day trip with Backroads. Their Puglia Bike Tour has a Mother-Daughter departure to the unspoiled beauty of the southeastern tip of Italy. This 6 day tour includes pedaling through countrysides and past forests of hundred-year-old olive trees, visits to 2 World Heritage […]
The Pee Pocket
September 12, 2014
Well, we all have to go sometime and wouldn’t it be more convenient to do it standing? No, we’re not talking about that, we’re talking about going pee, and The Pee Pocket is a handy little product to help us TrailblazerGirls! It’s a single-use, waterproof (thankfully!), disposable funnel. It even comes with a tissue wipe […]
Pure Grit Chalk Bags
September 12, 2014
Don’t settle for boring chalk bags…check out Pure Grit’s huge selection! These are hand-crafted bags that come in a variety of prints and textures (check out the Christmas Stocking for an early holiday gift idea!). They can even create one-of-a-kind custom bags for your business or group. Available in 2 sizes, they have a smooth […]
Friends of Joshua Tree Climb Smart
September 12, 2014
Coming October 17, 2014. TrailblazerGirl climbers should head to Joshua Tree National Park for the Friends of Joshua Tree Climb Smart. This 3 day event held at the popular rock climbing park in southeastern California includes clinics to hone your climbing skills, sunrise yoga, star gazing sessions, a silent auction, and more. Looks to be […]
MDSolarSciences Sun Care Products
September 11, 2014
A fantastic collection of sun care products from our friends at MDSolarSciences. We know that you’re good about applying sunscreen everyday (or at least you should be!), and this physician-developed line of products fits the bill for all your TrailblazerGirl activities. Their products are formulated with their proprietary ProVention-R™ Antioxidant Complex, a mixture of “antioxidants, […]
Intermediate French Riviera by WalkingWomen
September 11, 2014
Coming October 12, 2014. Bonjour la France! Enjoy the French Riviera with WalkingWomen’s intermediate level tour. Your home base for this 7 night adventure will be Menton, located on the border between France and Italy and known as la perle de la France (“The Pearl of France”) for it’s beautiful subtropical climate, colorful gardens, seaport, […]
Freak’n Farmer, Canada
September 11, 2014
Coming September 20, 2014. You gotta love the name! The Freak’n Farmer is described by some as harder than a Tough Mudder event. Held at Covert Farms Family Estate in British Columbia, Canada, this is an adventure obstacle race inspired by the grueling tasks that “farm hands had to perform in the dry blistering heat […]
Sierra Designs Hiking Tank with Bra
September 10, 2014
An all-around fantastic top but especially for backpacking. The Hiking Tank with Bra from our friends at Sierra Designs goes beyond being just a flattering shirt. They designed it out of a special material that is “pick and pill proof” (nothing worse than having your favorite shirt look worn and pilly after only a few […]
Cat5Gear Cyclist Case
September 10, 2014
Got gear? Then you need the Cat5Gear Cyclist Case! This case holds everything that you TrailblazerGirl cyclists need for your next ride. With almost 2,000 cubic inches of volume, it has 4 separate compartments to hold your helmet, shoes, jacket, gloves, etc., interior pockets for the smaller items, and 2 exterior pockets to hold your […]
La Route Verte, Quebec
September 10, 2014
Laissez les bon temps rouler…on bike! Explore all that Quebec has to offer with La Route Verte (“Green Route”), a network of bike paths, urban and multiuse trails, and designated cycling roads, lanes, and surfaces. With over 5,000 km, it’s the most extensive in North America, and you’ll see metropolitan cities, tranquil countrysides, beautiful valleys, […]
Zombie Evasion, Canada
September 9, 2014
Various dates and locations. Be prepared for the zombie apocalypse! Sign up for one of the Zombie Evasion events in Canada for a ghoulishly fun time in October. These are 5K chip-timed individual and team races. You’ll have 1-4 flags that serve as your “lives” that the zombies are trying to capture as you run […]
Feetures! Elite Merino+ Socks
September 9, 2014
Described as “dramatically different”, you’ll want to try these socks to believe them. Our friends at Feetures! provided us with a couple of pairs of their Elite Merino+ Socks to test out, and we definitely agree that they are “dramatically different” (in a good way!). For one, there’s a left and right foot to these […]
Color Fun Fest 5K
September 9, 2014
Various dates and location throughout 2014. A colorful day AND night event! The Color Fun Fest 5K is an either a daytime event filled with bright colors or an evening of blacklights and glowing colors. Expect 5 color stations along the 5K route with thousands of pounds of color showering runners and music blasting all […]
Lucas’ Papaw Ointment
September 8, 2014
An all-purpose remedy from Down Under. Lucas’ Papaw Ointment was developed over 100 years ago from the fermented fruit of the papaw tree (commonly known as the papaya). After extensive research, Dr. Lucas, a botanist and medical practicioner, discovered that the papaw fruit made an excellent antibacterial and antimicrobial agent. The ointment can be applied […]
Tubbs Snowshoes Women’s FLEX ESC Snowshoe Kit
September 8, 2014
Good fun in the snow with the Women’s FLEX ESC Snowshoe Kit by Tubbs Snowshoes. The kit contains a pair of FLEX snowshoes, a pair of 2-part adjustable Tubbs Snowshoe Poles, and a bag to carry all. Technical features of the snowshoe include a women-specific binding, rotating toe cord that allows the tail of the […]
Igloo-Village
September 8, 2014
How cool is this! Yes, pun intended, the Igloo-Village is a collection of igloos connected by underground tunnels in 6 locations throughout the Alps and the Pyrenees. Each year the Igloo Villages are completely rebuilt using inflatable balloons to create the “rooms” that are then covered with snow and connect by “underground” corridors. The whole […]
Flanabags’ AirQuart Travel Bag
September 5, 2014
All traveling TrailblazerGirls need this bag. Flanabags’ AirQuart Travel Bag is a TSA compliant bag (yes, we tried it without a problem!) to hold all your liquids and gels. No more worries about that ziplock bag ripping when you’re trying to stuff all those little containers of liquid in there for your trip. The AirQuart […]
Thorlos – Free pair offer!
September 5, 2014
FREE OFFER PROMOTION… Our friends at Thorlos have created a special link just for TrailblazerGirl readers. Treat your feet to a free pair of Thorlos. All you pay for is the cost of shipping (less than $5) – what a deal for a fantastic pair of Clinically Tested Padded socks! Here’s the special link just […]