April 23, 2014
Coming May 16 and September 19, 2014. Join The Women’s Wilderness Institute for their 3-day Rock Climbing Retreat. Aimed at beginning and intermediate climbers, you’ll head to Vedauwoo, Wyoming, known to the Arapaho Indians as “Land of the Earthborn Spirit” and an excellent climbing area. The granite rock formations are ideal for learning crack and face […]
April 23, 2014
The all-important sports bra. Our friends at Phat Buddha have designed one that meets our needs. Their Spring Bra has all the essential features that we TrailblazerGirls look for – super comfortable fit, the right amount of support even during our most active workouts, and a stylish look. Comes in 3 colors, and we hope […]
April 23, 2014
May 11, 2014. Various locations throughout the country. Created and inspired by women, the Run Like a Mother 5K event is the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. A family friendly event, the kid’s will start off the day with a timed 1-mile race (how cute!), and then ladies, you’re on for the 5K race […]
April 22, 2014
Coming May 16, 2014. It’s the start of the outdoor festivals, and one of the highlights on the East Coast is Dominion Riverrock in Richmond, Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts revel in 3 days of events, demos, and competitions in trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, freestyle biking, and adventure racing. Free concerts, opportunities […]
April 22, 2014
TrailblazerGirl loves dual purpose items, and the Eco Vessel BOULDER Bottle is a great example of this. It will keep your liquids hot OR cold. It’s triple insulated (yes, you read that correctly – triple!) to keep your liquids cold for up to 36 hours and hot for up to 8 hours. We tested this […]
April 22, 2014
Opa! Iconic Santorini is a luxury hotel carved into the caldera rim on the beautiful island of Santorini. The Greek-inspired residential style rooms and suites have large windows in order to take advantage of the views of the stunning caldera and the azure blue waters of the Aegean Sea and some have an indoor pool or […]
April 21, 2014
Coming July 26, 2014. Our friends at Northwest Women’s Surf Camps alerted us to a fantastic retreat that’s sure to be a winner. Their Surfing and Lifestyle Immersion Retreat, held in the beach resort town of Seaside, Oregon, is a great way to relax, surf, and experience the Pacific Northwest with a small group of […]
April 21, 2014
Get your feet in shape for sandals! Yes, those TrailblazerGirl feet have been hidden away in boots and covered shoes, but it’s time to take them out of hibernation and show them off. Our friends at Emjoi have the perfect tool to get your feet ready for flip flops, sandal, and barefoot running on the […]
April 21, 2014
Coming June 24, 2014. One of the wonders of the world! Join WHOA Travel for their Incan Adventure and Machu Picchu trip this summer. This boutique high adventure travel company for women by women has planned an active, trek to some amazing locations in Peru. Highlights include walking the 4-day Salcantay trek to Machu Picchu, a […]
April 18, 2014
Celebrate National Park Week with the I Heart Parks t-shirt. An all organic cotton, women’s fit shirt that shows your support of our wonderful National Parks. A smattering of parks are identified in red and pink ink within the outline of a heart shape. A portion of the proceeds from all sales goes to help […]
April 18, 2014
No boring, black cycling shorts for this TrailblazerGirl! Check out the OMNI (aka Multi-Sport) Short by our friends at Shredly. With 17 bold, colorful prints to choose from, there is no way anyone would describe you as boring! Though Shredly is well-known for their mountain bike inspired women’s threads, these shorts will be equally at […]
April 18, 2014
Coming April 19 through 27, 2014. It’s that time of year again…and the theme is “National Park Week: Go Wild!” Head outside and you’re sure to be near one of the more than 400 national parks throughout the US that are offering free events like the Living History Weekend at Gettysburg or the Historic Waterfront […]
April 17, 2014
A tranquil retreat. Amanoi, from the Sanskrit word for “peace” and the Vietnamese word for “place”, is most definitely a peaceful place situated in the rolling hills of Nui Chua National Park, one of Vietnam’s largest natural conservation sites and overlooking the beautiful white-sand beach of Vinh Hy Bay. Throughout the resort, you’ll see traditional […]
April 17, 2014
Skin cool thyself…with this amazing personal cooling system called coldfront. Invented by a smart lady, Susie Hadas, as a solution for dealing with hot flashes, it’s equally useful as a first aid essential for injuries, bug bites, aching muscles, sunburn, overheating, you get the idea, lots of things! The coldfront system consists of a case, cooling […]
April 17, 2014
Itching to get away from it all? Head to Easter Island, one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. But don’t fret, you won’t need to rough it because there’s explora Rapa Nui, a luxury eco-lodge. This all-inclusive resort is located on a hill in the center of the island offering unobstructed ocean […]
April 16, 2014
Coming June 5, 2014. A great way to kick-off the summer! The GoPro Mountain Games is the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, music and mountain lifestyle. Held in beautiful Vail, Colorado, you can compete in nine sports and 25 disciplines including: x-country, slopestyle and road cycling, freestyle, 8-Ball, sprint and extreme kayaking, raft cross, World Cup […]
April 16, 2014
These may look like the usual pair of flattering capri pants but take a closer look. Our clever friends at Phat Buddha have designed these capris with built-in ventilation on the back of the lower legs! Not only do they give your legs some “air-conditioning” (especially helpful during those intense yoga sessions), but they are […]
April 16, 2014
Coming August 2, 2014. An annual bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country. In 2013, the Pan-Mass Challenge cyclists raised an impressive $39 million to support adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund! They hope to top […]
April 15, 2014
Your own personal “guardian angel”. The GetHomeSafe App notifies your designated emergency contact when you don’t check in from an activity as planned. It’s easy to use – just enter your activity, how long you think the activity will take, your destination, and a contact person. If you don’t turn off the tracking by your […]
April 15, 2014
Love these sandals! Our friends at Born provided us with their MAI sandal, and right out of the box, these are cuties! They come in 4 colors: black, white, turquoise, and what they call red, but it’s actually more like a pretty salmon color that’s perfect for spring and summer. It’s very comfortable with crisscross […]
April 15, 2014
Coming July 6, 2014. Join WomanTours for their White Mountains of New Hampshire cycling tour. Stay in impressive grand hotels and view stunning scenery on this moderate to advanced level tour as you loop through the White Mountains. There will be some steep climbs (feel free to take the shuttle if you need a break!) […]
April 14, 2014
Yum…like a soft-baked oatmeal cookie but healthy and good for you! The SMART Whole Grain Oatmeal Bars by Detour are gluten free with 10g of protein and only 4g of sugar per bar. High in fiber and made with organic whole grain oats, these bars have a wholesome taste that is just right as a […]
April 14, 2014
Not just any insole, but one that is specially molded to your foot! From our friends at SOLE, the Insulated Ultra Insole is the ultimate custom footbed. These insoles are made with a moisture-wicking top layer and a nice cushion layer underneath. You can either mold the insole to your foot by just wearing it […]
April 14, 2014
Coming August 28, 2014. Stunning natural beauty. Join Adventures in Good Company for their Day Hiking the Swiss Alps trip. With 4-6 hours of hiking each day, highlights include panoramic views of the Monte Rosa Massif, pristine alpine lakes, mountain meadows and valley, and a view over the second-largest glacier in the Alps. Stay in […]