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 […]
Poldera X4000
September 5, 2014
Another great product from our friends at Poldera. The X4000 is their newest release and combines some great features with a cool-looking, black rhombus stealth design. It has a 4000mAh rechargeable internal battery that for your phone translates into 16 hours of talk time, 650 hours of standby time, 22 hours of internet time, 90 […]
The Brando, Tetiaroa Island
September 5, 2014
A private paradise in French Polynesia worthy of a movie star. Marlon Brando once own the island of Tetiaroa and had “a vision of creating the world’s first and foremost post-carbon resort”. The Brando is a recently opened, luxury, eco-friendly resort that is carbon neutral and close to self-sustainable. It has 35 villas on a […]
Thorlos Padded Foot Protection
September 4, 2014
These are NOT socks…they are padded foot protection or as they say, “beyond socks”! We take care in choosing the right shoes for the activity that we doing, so why don’t we choose our socks as carefully? Thorlos takes socks to the next level. They have designed foot protection for your specific sport or activity […]
NOAA Snow Forecast App
September 4, 2014
Is it going to snow tomorrow? You can answer that question if you have the NOAA Snow Forecast App by WeatherSphere. It installs easily, can be customized to your specific location, and has a ” highly responsive interactive map”. This app shows 6 hourly snowfall amounts in inches for next 48 hours. Covering the contiguous […]
Snow Goddess Retreats in Japan
September 4, 2014
Various dates in the first 3 months of 2015. Pack your skis, grab your snow-loving TrailblazerGirl-friends and sign up for one of the Snow Goddess Retreats in Japan! Hakuba, in the Northern Japanese Alps and host of the Nagano Winter Olympics, is your destination for this winter holiday. Skiers and snow boarders of all levels are […]
Pavepara Wings Arm-Warmers
September 3, 2014
Fly away with Pavepara’s Wings! These arm warmers are sooo convenient during this weather transition time – just a little cool in the morning but then things heat up once we start moving about. Made out of a soft jersey merino, they fit snugly, staying put on your arms as you hike up that mountain, […]
Georgia in Dublin Leggits
September 3, 2014
No more soggy shoes! Leggits, by those clever folks at Georgia in Dublin, are overshoes that are designed to keep your shoes and pants dry and clean when you are on your bike or walking in the rain. These stylish accessories slip on over your shoes and reach to a few inches under your knees. […]
River Main Cycle Route
September 3, 2014
The first five-star bike route awarded by the German Cyclists’ Federation. TrailblazerGirl cyclist will enjoy Germany’s River Main Cycle Route (Main-Radweg in German). This is a 372-mile paved trail that travels past castles, churches, vineyards, and picturesque villages. It starts at either Bischofsgrün or Creußen and ends at Mainz, where the Main flows into the […]
Canadian Rockies Heli Run
September 2, 2014
Coming September 20, 2014. Unique trail running adventure in the Canadian Rockies and…a helicopter ride! The Canadian Rockies Heli Run offers two special options: a two person team marathon or a solo half marathon. If you choose the team option, one person runs from the Cline River Heliport to a beautiful alpine lake and flies […]