Red Kite Tree Tent, UK
May 5, 2014
What is that giant ball hanging in the trees?! It’s the Red Kit Tree Tent in Wales, United Kingdom! This spherical tent, about 10 feet in diameter, is suspended with minimal impact to the trees and has an outdoor raised platform with seating area and bathroom facilities, complete with hot shower, sink, and flush toilet. […]
RaceDots
May 5, 2014
No more pinholes! The soon-to-be-available RaceDots are an innovative product to attach your race number on your jersey without using safety pins. The patent-pending design uses 2 rare earth magnets that interlock – place one under your shirt then the other on top of your number. You can even slide them around to move your […]
S-cape Travel’s Piedmont – Barolo Wine Walking Group Trip
May 5, 2014
Coming September 10, 2014. Andiamo! Join S-cape Travel’s Piedmont – Barolo Wine Walking Group Trip. This 7-day journey through the Piedmont area of northern Italy is filled with delicious local discoveries, regional wine, and 3-6 hours of walking the glorious countryside of the Langhe region between the Alps and the Apennine Mountains. This women’s only […]
Eager Beaver Surf Co. Workshops
May 2, 2014
Coming June 15, June 29, July 13, and July 27, 2014. DIY enthusiast? Love SUP or surfing? Combine the two by heading to Eager Beaver Surf Co. in Bend, Oregon for their board building workshop. By the end of the 7-day workshop, you will have your very own handcrafted, hollow core wooden surfboard or standup […]
Pack a Hat from Cappelli Straworld
May 2, 2014
You need a big, floppy hat for this summer! Not just any floppy hat, but the Pack a Hat from Cappelli Straworld! It’s a fun, wide-brimmed hat that comes in a striped wristlet bag. There’s plenty of room in the bag to hold your hat and other essentials like sunscreen, sunglasses, phone and wallet for […]
Chincoteague Annual Pony Swim
May 2, 2014
Coming July 30, 2014. For an event that’s a little out of the ordinary, check out the Chincoteague Annual Pony Swim. About 150 wild Chinocotegue Ponies (AKA Assateague Horses) and their foals are rounded up by “Saltwater Cowboys” to swim across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island, off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. After a […]
Escape Haven’s Surf Camp & Health Retreat in Byron Bay, NSW Australia
May 1, 2014
Various dates in 2014. Interested in a surf and yoga retreat but don’t want to “rough it”? Try Escape Haven’s Surf Camp & Health Retreat held in Byron Bay, close to the easternmost point of mainland Australia. With an intimate group of only 8 women, you’ll enjoy a luxury beachfront villa, complete with its own […]
Mission Essentials “Fight Back 2” Bug Stick
May 1, 2014
Yippee! Our friends at Mission Essentials alerted us to a new format for their insect repellent. You know that we love their Fight Back 2 spray. Well, now they have the same great formula in a stick format! No more worrying about whether you have enough space in your 1 quart ziplock bag, because this […]
Nihiwatu, Sumba, Indonesia
May 1, 2014
Exclusive responsible luxury. Nihiwatu is a slice of paradise on the island of Sumba in eastern Indonesia. The 12 private villas, hand-built by local craftsmen using materials indigenous to Indonesia, have panoramic views of the azure Indian Ocean and private pools. Activities include world class surfing, snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and […]
The Manta Resort, Tanzania
April 30, 2014
Ooooo…how cool is that?! Sleeping in a bedroom underwater…yes, UNDERwater…like a private floating hotel room! You can find this at The Manta Resort on the island of Pemba, off the coast of Tanzania. The Underwater Room has 3 levels: a lounge and bathroom at sea level; a deck up top allowing for basking in the […]
Bison Design Crescent Money Belt
April 30, 2014
A clever design for storing your money or even a key. The Crescent Money Belt by Bison Design comes in a plethora of patterns to match any outfit. This wide belt (1.5 inches) has a secret zippered compartment on the inside that is perfect for holding extra cash – either folding bills length-wise in thirds […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon
April 30, 2014
Coming August 4, 2014. Head to the Emerald Isle for the second annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon. This fun half marathon takes you through the Dublin City Center past famous landmarks including Ha’Penny bridge, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Audoen’s Church, and wait for it… the Guinness Brewery! About 10,000 runners are expected to […]
Sphyke C3N
April 29, 2014
An innovative lock for your bike. The C3N lock system by Sphyke eliminates the need to remove your front wheel or get a cable lock to loop through your front wheel to keep it secure. It works by replacing your bike’s existing nuts and bolts with ones that incorporate a tiny combination lock. You set […]
Bikerax
April 29, 2014
Tired of leaning your bike against the wall or worse, laying it on the floor to store it? The Bikerax out of Melbourne, Australia, is just the solution. Because of its contemporary design, this bike storage system can easily be mistaken for a stylish piece of furniture. Made out of sustainable material, it’s strong and […]
CycloFemme Global Women’s Cycling Day
April 29, 2014
Coming May 11, 2014. A fun Mother’s Day event to celebrate women on bikes. CycloFemme Global Women’s Cycling Day is an annual ride in various cities around the world. At the time of this writing, there are 214 rides registered in 41 states and 19 countries! These are fun, non-competitive rides, mostly through urban areas. […]
Winterlake Lodge, Alaska
April 28, 2014
Alaskan wilderness getaway. Take a small floatplane to the Winterlake Lodge, a remote, exclusive resort about an hour’s flight from Anchorage. Adventures abound with daily complementary activities designed especially for you. During the winter season from January through April, you can take advantage of their prime location on the Iditarod Trail and go on sled-dog […]
Skinnygirl Tasty Nutrition Bars
April 28, 2014
Who wouldn’t be intrigued by a company named Skinnygirl? Their yummy Tasty Nutrition Bars come in 3 delicious flavors: Banana Oatmeal Dark Chocolate (our favorite!), Dark Chocolate Multi-Grain Pretzel, and Chocolate Peanut Butter with Sea Salt. These little bars have 150-170 calories, 6-7 gram of protein, 5 grams of fiber, are gluten free and even […]
Amazing Earthfest, Kanab, Utah
April 28, 2014
Coming May 11, 2014. A festival that celebrates the wonders and beauty of the outdoors. Come to southern Utah to the Amazing Earthfest to experience 7-days of exercising your body, mind, and soul. There are guided hikes, outdoor yoga, ATV tours, mountain bike rides, nature films, art exhibitions, geology and ecology workshops, and much more. […]
Swiss RoomBox easyTech
April 25, 2014
What a clever invention! The Swiss RoomBox easyTech is a modular system that turns your car into the ultimate camping car! In less than 10 minutes and without tools, you can unfold this system in order to have a double bed, table, and optional modules like a shower, sink, and cook top. You can even […]
Rapha Women’s Base Layer
April 25, 2014
Chilly spring mornings necessitate a little extra. Our friends at Rapha have a winner with their long sleeve base layer. Designed especially for women (read slim cut and flattering), this is just what you need under your jersey or t-shirt to keep the cold out. Made out of New Zealand merino wool, it’s soft, comfortable, […]
Wild in Petoskey by Outdoor Book Club
April 25, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. Love books, the great outdoors, and camping? Check out the Outdoor Book Club! They have some fantastic active trips and workshops for women combined with lively discussions about a particular book. One of the trips that caught our attention is Wild in Petoskey, Michigan. Highlights include a 3.3 mile hike on […]
Glow Bash! 5K
April 24, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. Like scavenger hunts? Like glow in the dark races? Well, combine the two and you get the Glow Bash! 5K! Teams of two or more attempt to solve 11 clues and get to a location to complete the solution. There will be some off-the-wall activities along the route to […]
Hot5 Fitness App
April 24, 2014
Limited time to exercise today? If you have 5 minutes, check out the Hot5 Fitness App. This free app has loads of videos in 5 different categories – Abs and Core, Butt and Legs, Cardio and Agility, Muscle and Strength, and Yoga and Fitness. It’s easy to use with a very user-friendly catalog of exercises […]
Run or Dye 5K
April 24, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. Get ready to have some colorful fun! The Run or Dye 5K is a blast of all the colors of the rainbow. You can run, walk, skip, dance, anything you like to move forward through the 5K course as you are showered with safe, eco-friendly, technicolor powdered dye. Wear […]