Duke’s OceanFest, Hawaii
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, […]
Reef Summer Breeze
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 […]
BodyArmor Superdrink
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 […]
Bubble Run
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 […]
Gladiator Rock’n Run
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 […]
Outdoor Tech’s Turtle Shell 2.0
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. […]
Fat Dog 120 Trail Race
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 […]
SoCal Wine Country Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
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 […]
Patagonia Rock Craft Shorts
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 […]
Spartan Race Cruise
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 […]
Camp Chef’s Deluxe Outdoor Oven
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 […]
Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelters
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 […]
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
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 […]
Ciclotte Carbon Fiber
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 […]
Stigo
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 […]
Iron Curtain Trail
May 16, 2014
Raise the curtain. Bike the length of the notorious Iron Curtain that separated the European Continent into east and west for almost a half a century during the Cold War. The Iron Curtain Trail (ICT) is a 6,800 km cycling trail that starts at the Barents Sea along the Norwegian-Russian border and the Finnish-Russian border […]
American Discovery Trail
May 15, 2014
One of the longest, long-distance trails in the world. The American Discovery Trail is a coast-to-coast trail about 6,800 miles long and passes through the District of Columbia and 15 states, 14 national parks and 16 national forests. You can hike, run, bike, and even ride a horse along the route. Completion times vary depending […]
Munda Biddi Trail, Australia
May 15, 2014
The longest off-road cycling trail in the world. The Munda Biddi Trail in Western Australia is a record breaking 1000km long! Meaning ‘path through the forest’ in the Noongar Aboriginal language, this epic trail passes through areas of unspoiled forests, bushland, and gentle terrain on bush tracks, firebreaks and old railway lines. Along the route […]
Level Six Venus Long Sleeve Rash Top
May 14, 2014
A winning option for the water-sport-loving TrailblazerGirl. Our friends at Level Six know that rash guards are such a key piece of gear and their Venus Long Sleeve Rash Top doesn’t disappoint. Used as a sun guard or under a wetsuit or paddling jacket, we found this top to be very comfortable, allowing full range […]
Bionx Seascape 12
May 14, 2014
Pedal-power – a fun way to get out on the water! The Bionx Seascape 12 does have a set of pedals that work independently, but it also has a variable assist propulsion (VAP) system. VAP gives you an extra boost so that as you pedal, the electric power kicks in and allows you to reach […]
Matangi Private Island Resort, Fiji
May 14, 2014
Your own private paradise! Matangi Private Island Resort in Fiji is a gorgeous 240-acre tropical setting with rain forests, white sand beaches, and untouched coral reefs that are teaming with colorful fish and sea life. Choose from nine authentic Bures (traditional Fijian dwellings) and three unique Treehouses, all built from local hardwoods, bamboo, lava rock […]
belVita Breakfast Biscuits
May 13, 2014
On the go? No time for breakfast? Don’t do that! Grab a belVita Breakfast Biscuit! They come in crunchy (5 flavors – Golden Oat, Cinnamon Brown Sugar, Blueberry, Chocolate, and Apple Cinnamon) or soft baked (4 flavors – Banana Bread, Mixed Berry, Oats and Chocolate, and Cinnamon). We especially liked the Soft Baked Banana Bread […]
Barebones Safari Tent
May 13, 2014
No hunching down, climbing over sleeping bags to get to the door – this tent is huge! The Barebones Safari Tent is 120 square feet, and at 9 feet tall, even the tallest person can stand upright inside. It has screened windows and front and back doors to keep the bugs out but still have […]
ACE Conservation Vacation – Grand Canyon NP
May 13, 2014
Various dates in 2014. Looking for a vacation with more substance? Try American Conservation Experience’s (ACE) Conservation Vacation to Grand Canyon National Park. This non-profit organization has a number of voluntary service programs that contribute to the environmental restoration of America’s national parks, wildlife refuges, forests, and other public lands. Grand Canyon National Park is […]