Color Ye Irish 5K
March 10, 2014
Coming March 15, 2014. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early! A fun day filled with colors of the Irish flag at the Color Ye Irish 5K in Temecula, Calfornia. Certainly a party atmosphere for this 5K event in a beautiful park-like setting. You’ll be doused with a non-toxic burst of green, white, and orange at every […]
GoSun Solar Cooker
March 7, 2014
Got sun? Well, then you can cook a meal…with a GoSun Solar Cooker! This tube-like, solar oven works by using parabolic reflectors to concentrate sunlight onto a glass cylinder and cook the food inside. In as little as 20 minutes, you can fry, bake or broil your food. It’s lightweight at less than 4 pounds, […]
Cowgirl Spring Roundup at The Resort at Paws Up
March 7, 2014
Coming April 24, 2014. Saddle up TrailblazerGirl cowgirls! The Resort at Paws Up is offering a Cowgirl Spring Roundup next month. This luxury ranch resort in Montana is a 37,000-acre authentic working cattle ranch with lodging choices from posh vacation homes to glamping at its finest. In conjunction with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall […]
Liquid Hardware Bottles
March 7, 2014
Stainless steel with a unique twist… our friends at Liquid Hardware have two bottles: the non-insulated Outrigger and the coming soon vacuum-insulated Sidewinder (a Kickstarter Project, click here to learn more). Both are made using food-grade stainless steel so they don’t hold any smells or aftertaste, but what makes them rise above other bottles is […]
Tour du Mont Blanc
March 6, 2014
Start training now for one of the most popular long distance walks in Europe. The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is usually traveled during the summer season from July through September. This beautiful 103-mile (170km) trail circles Mont Blanc Massif, Europe’s highest mountain, and passes through 3 countries (France, Switzerland, and Italy) with 6.2 miles […]
meSheeky Odette Capri
March 6, 2014
Our friends at meSheeky really thought about these capris when they designed them. The Odette Capri is comfortable, flattering, and comes in 7 great colors. We love how they are slightly higher in the back than in the front, so when you bend or stretch, you’re not sharing any, as they say, “sheeky assets” (giggle!). […]
Rideau Canal Skateway, Ottawa, Canada
March 6, 2014
The world’s largest skating rink! The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, carries this distinction every winter. The Skateway travels through downtown Ottawa for 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) to Dows Lake and is open 24 hours a day. You’ll find kiosks with hot beverages and snacks as well as warming huts and sleigh tours on […]
Noxgear’s Tracer360
March 5, 2014
A super piece of safety gear. Noxgear’s Tracer360 is a high visibility vest that will allow you to be seen in low lighting situations – great for runner, walkers, and cyclists. You slip these specially designed fiber optic cables over your shoulders, under your arms, and they wrap around to the battery unit on your […]
Tervis Blue Endless Butterfly Wrap Water Bottle with Lid
March 5, 2014
Such a pretty bottle! Our friends at Tervis have hundreds of designs for their water bottles, tumblers, mugs, and ice buckets, ranging from sports teams to holidays to their special artist series, but our favorite is the Blue Endless Butterfly Wrap. Not only is this 24 oz bottle super cute, but you can nuke it […]
Leprechaun Chase 10K
March 5, 2014
Coming March 8 and 15, 2014. Get your Irish on! The Leprechaun Chase 10K in Omaha, Nebraska (March 8th) and Des Moines, Iowa (March 15th) is a chance to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day early. Get dresses up in you green – whether it’s striped socks, leprechaun hat, or just a green t-shirt. This 10K is […]
Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships
March 4, 2014
Coming July 27, 2014. Hawaii in the summer? Yes, please! We realize that it’s a little early to be thinking about summer vacation, but there are a limited number of spaces for the Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships, and we wanted you to be given the opportunity to participate. Registration opens on March 15th for individuals […]
Kiss My Face 4-in-1 Moisture Shave
March 4, 2014
Here’s another great product from our friends at Kiss My Face – their 4-in-1 Moisture Shave. With our active lifestyle, we TrailblazerGirls want to make sure we have silky smooth legs, and this shaving cream will certainly help us! Filled with natural ingredients like vitamin E, golden seal, lemongrass, aloe, and olive and coconut oils, […]
Big Easy Big Heart 5K Run/Walk
March 4, 2014
Coming March 9, 2014. Let the good times roll! If you are lucky enough to be in New Orleans today to join in the festivities around Mardi Gras, consider sticking around until Sunday to participate in the Big Easy Big Heart 5K Run/Walk. This is the second annual event raising money for the New Orleans […]
noya Lip Balms
March 3, 2014
Winter is tough on our lips with the wind, changes in temperature, and we always seem to lick our lips (which is the worst thing for chapped lips!). Our friends at noya have some fantastic all natural lip balms that come in four flavors (our favorite is the spearmint – so refreshing!). Made with just […]
Onzie Spin Capri
March 3, 2014
All TrailblazerGirls need a pair of black capris. Onzie goes one step further by adding a bright yellow contract stitching to our “uniform” black capris putting a smile on our face with these little rays of sunshine! Made out of a special nylon-spandex blend that dries quickly, we found these Spin Capris to be comfortable, […]
Thelma & Louise Half Marathon
March 3, 2014
Coming June 7, 2014. Grab your best TrailblazerGirl-friend and sign up for the Thelma & Louise Half Marathon in Moab, Utah. This all-women’s race has a nice flat course along the Colorado River. For the duration of the race, 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 min/mile pace), the road will be closed to traffic and […]
RYNO
February 28, 2014
Looks a little like half a motorcycle. The soon to be available RYNO is a unique-looking, motorized personal transportation vehicle. This one-wheeled, electric-powered machine works similarly to a Segway – lean forward to accelerate and lean back to slow down. It can reach speeds of up to 10 miles per hour and can travel 10 […]
LEKI Micro Vario Ladies Carbon
February 28, 2014
Last year we featured the titanium Micro Vario by our friends at LEKI’s, and we thought that it was a perfect piece of gear for exploring. But they’ve just come out with a new women’s trekking pole – the Micro Vario Ladies Carbon, and it’s even better! It has the same great features – compact, strong, […]
Projects with Wilderness Volunteers
February 28, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. If you love the outdoors and love to volunteer, then you need to check out the projects that Wilderness Volunteers has to offer. This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference in our National Parks, Seashores, Forests, and other wilderness areas throughout the United States. Projects are […]
Sacred hARTS Ocean Escape Yoga Retreat
February 27, 2014
Coming April 25, 2014. Looking for a relaxing weekend away but at a reasonable price? Lisa Hecke was kind enough to alert us to a Yoga Retreat in Rocky Point, Mexico that she teaches through her company, Sacred hARTS. Stay in a beachfront condo with beautiful views of the Sea of Cortes. Spend your mornings […]
SOLOW SPORT Eclon Warm-Up Jacket
February 27, 2014
We can’t decide whether to wear this jacket to workout or to saunter around downtown. Why choose?! Our friends at SOLOW SPORT designed their collection to be versatile – as they say, “function meet fashion”! We love their Eclon Warm-Up Jacket with winning details like quilting on the arms, yolk, hood, and pocket openings. It […]
3rd Annual Irish Road Bowling, Lawrence, Kansas
February 27, 2014
Coming March 2, 2014. Looking for something unique to do this weekend? Check out the 3rd Annual Irish Road Bowling event in Lawrence, Kansas. What is Irish road bowling, you may ask? Irish road bowling, AKA bullets or long bullets, is a sport that originated in Ireland where you toss an iron and steel ball […]
180s Bluetooth HD Ear Warmers
February 26, 2014
A “sound” purchase this winter! Keep your ears warm and toasty AND listen to music or answer calls with the Bluetooth HD Ear Warmers by 180s. The patented behind-the-head design along with the soft fuzzy fleece interior is comfortable and surprisingly does not interfere with the sound quality of the hi-def speakers. On a full […]
Coobie Seamless Sport Bra
February 26, 2014
You have to try this new sports bra! The Seamless Sport Bra by our friends at Coobie is ultra soft and super comfortable. It comes in a racer back style which is so convenient for many workout tops, and it even has adjustable straps that are thin but provide adequate support for low and medium […]