June 3, 2014
Coming July 12, 2014. Sailing on land?! Yes! Check out the World Championships of Land and Sand Yachting this summer near Austin, Nevada. Come watch sailors representing 15 countries and 4 continents compete in various races over the course of a week on a windy, 6,000 foot high playa (dry lake). These fearless racers can […]
May 28, 2014
Super-cute capris! Our friends at Phat Buddha have done it again with their Greene Street Capri – take a look at the stylish detailing down the side of each leg and the runching at the bottom. Not only is this a chic pair of capris, but it’s very functional too. Special fabric designed to move […]
May 28, 2014
Hey, is that a cheese burger under your seat?! Yep, it sure is…a Cheese Burger Seat Case, that is, by our friends at Bikase. This clever contraption is a 5″ x 2 1/2″ case to hold your essentials – phone, wallet, snacks, bike tools, etc. Velcro straps allow it to easily mount under your bike […]
May 28, 2014
And the San Francisco Bay was discovered! Thought it was by sea? Well you’d be wrong. It was from a ridge perched high above the ocean that Europeans first eyed the bay in 1769. And while the rest of the country was immersed in the war for independence, Portola’s discovery led to first Spanish settlement […]
May 27, 2014
There are fold-up bottles and then there is Bübi Bottle! This is the ultimate multi-use scrunchable bottle. Made out of silicone, it holds its shape but can also be rolled up to take only a small amount of precious space in your backpack or purse. Because it can hold its shape, it’s a convenient waterproof […]
May 27, 2014
A hot pair of shorts for hot weather! The new Kimi Boardshort from our friends at Level Six has us water-loving TrailblazerGirls ready to hit the beach. Cute details like the lace-up waistband, short zipper, and back pocket with drain hole, along with fabrication out of their HyperStretch Fabric, give you the right combination of […]
May 27, 2014
Coming June 2, and August 25, 2014. You too can be a fierce warrior…with Nomads Tours and Expeditions’ Mongol Warriors Training. This unique 9-day trip to Mongolia includes staying at Nomads’ ger camp (traditional round shaped dwelling), theory and practical lessons to become a warrior, archery and horse riding classes, cooking special Mongolian meals, visiting […]
May 23, 2014
A trailer that floats?! Yes! The Sealander is a camping trailer that can also be used as a boat. The cozy cabin has a removable roof, table and seating for six people which can be transformed into a large bunk bed, as well as storage space and fitted cupboards below the seats. The interior can […]
May 23, 2014
Standup paddle boarding by night! The SUP Light Kit by h2oglo is a detachable 20 watt LED light, rechargeable battery, charger, and a pre-wired waterproof box for the battery. The light can be easily attached to the bottom of an SUP board illuminating the water below and around the board. Available in 5 colors – […]
May 23, 2014
Coming August 16, 2014. A-lo-ha! Head to the gorgeous island of Oahu for Duke’s OceanFest. Held in honor of Hawaiian, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Olympic medal winner and widely regarded as Hawaii’s greatest athlete and the father of modern surfing. Nine days filled with ocean sports galore on world renowned Waikiki beach. There’ll be longboard surfing, […]
May 22, 2014
Something every TrailblazerGirl needs…a comfy pair of flats. Our friends at Reef have a great line of slip on sneakers called Summer Breeze. And they are refreshing, like a summer breeze with a padded heel, cushy foam footbed complete with arch support, and a strong, non-slip rubber sole. These stylish, casual shoes are comfortable even […]
May 22, 2014
Super drinks for super girls! TrailblazerGirls will love BodyArmor Superdrinks. This is no ordinary sports drink – it has 2.5 times the electrolytes of the leading sports drink and a good healthy dose of vitamins. It comes in 6 delicious flavors (our favorite is the Orange Mango) and seems lighter tasting and more refreshing than regular sports […]
May 22, 2014
Various dates and locations throughout 2014. Good clean fun! Check out a Bubble Run in a city near you. This 5K fun run is a blast with 6 foot Foam Bogs every kilometer that will leave you covered with a rainbow of colored foam. They also have Bubble-teers (volunteers + bubbles…get it?!) that are ready […]
May 21, 2014
Various dates and locations throughout 2014. Don your battle gear and sign up for a Gladiator Rock’n Run near you! It’s a 5K course filled with extreme obstacles like the Trenches of Torment (crawling through pitch black underground trenches) and the Beast (a massive monster of a wall) and Ring My Bell (a 14 foot […]
May 21, 2014
Music makes things better, and Outdoor Tech’s Turtle Shell 2.0 is such a cute way to make this happen! Don’t be fooled by the visually pleasing design of this bluetooth speaker. It is strong on functionality – shock proof, water resistant, patented triangle-themed construction allowing for omnidirectional room filling, clear audio, and a built-in microphone. […]
May 21, 2014
Coming August 15, 2014. Beautiful British Columbia. Described as the MOST scenic ultra race in Canada, the Fat Dog 120 Trail Race is certainly worthy of that distinction. But with that beauty comes some really tough trails – this point-to-point course is 120 miles long with some killer ascents and descents and a total elevation […]
May 20, 2014
June 14, 2014. What better way to spend the day than with a group of ladies, a scenic trail run, and…wine! The SoCal Wine Country Women’s Half Marathon & 5K is a challenging course at the Vail Lake Resort in Temecula, California (about an hour and a half southeast of Los Angeles). The course covers […]
May 20, 2014
A super pair of shorts! Our friends at Patagonia know their stuff – great fitting shorts, quick-drying, 40-UPF sun protection, and DWR (durable water repellent) finish. TrailblazerGirls will love the lightweight fabric with a bit of spandex to give it some stretch, and a waistband with a hidden drawcord to ensure the shorts fit just […]
May 20, 2014
Coming March 6, 2015. Ahoy, matey! Join the first annual Spartan Race Cruise! Travel by a cruise ship with healthy dining (yes, healthy…on a cruise!) and health and fitness training along the way. Located in the Caribbean, this private island will be the site of an obstacle race for which Spartan is well known, and […]
May 19, 2014
Most people think of camping as roughing it in the food department. Not the case with Camp Chef’s Deluxe Outdoor Oven! This portable (32 pounds), propane-fueled oven will allow you to make delicious meals from your outdoor campsite. Reaching temperatures up to 400° F, the 2 racks inside will easily fit a 9 x 13 […]
May 19, 2014
No more pesky mosquitoes keeping you awake! On your next camping trip, be sure to get Sea to Summit’s Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter. It’s lightweight at 9 ounces, and made out of a proprietary polyester mesh with a special hexagonal pattern that allows for better airflow yet provides 500 holes / sq. in., enough to […]
May 19, 2014
First national park in New Zealand and the fourth in the world. Established in 1887, Tongariro National Park is a 79,596 hectare park that is both a natural and cultural UNESCO World Heritage site. Centered around three active volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro, you’ll find a number of Māori religious sites within the […]
May 16, 2014
Looks like it could be a sculpture, but it’s actually a sleek exercise bike. Designed and made in Italy, the Ciclotte Carbon Fiber is not just a pretty thing to look at. It is designed to reproduce the dynamics and performance of road cycling by a “dual satellite epicycloid system that multiplies the number of […]
May 16, 2014
A cool and eco-friendly way to get around town. Stigo is a new, foldable, electric scooter that will be available in Europe in Spring 2015. This novel scooter folds up in 2 seconds and is about the size of a tall golf bag, making it super convenient to wheel off the street – no parking […]