January 24, 2014
A much needed piece of cycling gear – especially if you are riding around wine country! The Oopsmark Bicycle Wine Rack is handmade in Montreal out of leather and antique brass fasteners. It attaches easily to most bike frames and has a clamping system that keeps your precious cargo safe, even over bumpy roads. Cheers!
January 24, 2014
Coming May 24, 2014. A fun, women-only ride for all skill levels. The Velo de Femme is part of the Great Western Bicycle Rally held during Memorial Day weekend in Paso Robles, California. Choose from a challenging 48 mile spirited ride or a moderately paced 42 mile ride or a leisurely 25 mile loop. A […]
January 23, 2014
Soon to be released, the SOLOSHOT2 allows you to capture action video or photos of you BY YOURSELF! You set up SOLOSHOT2 on a tripod and attach your camera, pair and put on the transmitter armband which is waterproof and shock resistant, then do your TrailblazerGirl stuff – head out and catch that wave or […]
January 23, 2014
You’ve heard of hybrid cars, but how about hybrid skis? The Marquette Backcountry Ski is part snowshoe and part ski. It’s a short, wide ski with what they call “macro fish-scales” treads to grab the snow while heading uphill but minimally effect gliding when going downhill. Choose just about any kind of binding which can […]
January 23, 2014
Saturday nights through February 22, 2014. Head to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in the Cascade Range of Washington state for their Guided Snowshoe Tour and Fondue Dinner. The 2 1/2-hour tour includes a scenic walk through beautiful alpine forests towards Lower Henskin Lake and a short rest stop at Upper Henskin Lake before heading back […]
January 22, 2014
Never seem to have enough room for all your gear when you are traveling? On you next trip, take the BoatPack, a super large roof top carrier that doubles as a boat! This patent pending carrier made in the UK out of a lightweight material, attaches to most roof rack brands. The top section is […]
January 22, 2014
TrailblazerGirl loves the outdoors, but sometimes it (or should I say, we?!) can get a little grimy. One solution to this is the Road Shower, a rack mounted pressurized solar shower. Constructed out of powder coated high quality aluminum, it attaches to most rack systems and holds about 5 gallons of water. On sunny days, […]
January 22, 2014
Coming July 10, July 19, August 6, 2014. An Arctic adventure cruise complete with polar bears! The Polar Bear Cruise – Spitsbergen Archipelago is a 10-day cruise around the islands closest to the North Pole at a time of year with almost continuous midsummer daylight. Highlights include daily excursions with expert naturalists to view abundant […]
January 21, 2014
As they say, “get up and GOW”! The GOW Smart Sports Bra + Fitmitter is a brand new high tech training system. The sports bra has heart rate sensors sewn into the fabric which then send this data to the Fitmitter, which in turn transmits the data via Bluetooth wireless technology to your GOW Trainer […]
January 21, 2014
An innovative way to “see” your training data. The Sports Visor screeneye x by o-synce (pronounced “o-science”) projects your heart rate, speed, distance, stop times, lap times, training zones, coaching tips, and even the outside temperature directly into your field of vision. The display is low profile and is easy to read even in low […]
January 21, 2014
Coming June 29, 2014. Running with the gods. The Olympus Marathon is a 44km trail running race on Mt Olympus, in northern Greece. Yes, that Mt Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek Gods! Runners travel the sacred trail ancient Greeks followed to Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece, where they ascended every year in […]
January 20, 2014
A fashionable way to be seen at night. We TrailblazerGirls are smart about being safe and visible at night, but we also want to be stylish. Enter the Woolly Hat & Helmet Cover by our British friends at Lflect. Made out of lambswool with a special reflective element, this hat is stretchy enough to fit […]
January 20, 2014
Have bike, will surf! What?! Yes, if you have a bike, you can use your bike to travel to the beach with your surfboard! Moved by Bikes, a company out of Santa Cruz, California, has designed a surfboard rack that easily attaches to your bike to transport short boards or longboards (and some have even […]
January 20, 2014
One of the world’s best and longest cycling trails. TrailblazerGirl cyclists will love Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) with its 1,553-mile-long network of biking routes. Nga Haerenga translates to ‘the journeys’ in Māori and each of the 23 trails provides a window into the distinctive landscape, environment, culture and heritage of […]
January 17, 2014
Relive your childhood with the High Roller Adult Size Big Wheel Drift Trike. Reminiscent of the Big Wheels of our youth, this soon to be released adult-sized version is a sturdy, 45 pounds, with a steel frame and a 26 inch front wheel. Complete with bell and tassels, you are all set to bring a […]
January 17, 2014
Coming July 18, 2014. Our friends at Call of the Wild alerted us to a new trip they have scheduled this summer. Called Yoga & Yosemite: A Journey In Transformation, it will combine hiking, yoga, and meditation in spectacular Yosemite National Park. Your five days will include easy to moderate guided hikes with the chance […]
January 17, 2014
Coming March 23, 2014. She.Is.Beautiful The Pinkest 10k & 5k is a women’s only timed race in Santa Cruz, California. This coastal town is a beautiful setting for a race, and all levels are welcome. There’s even a specific time for those mom’s with strollers for both the 5K and 10K course. Grab your TrailblazerGirl-friends […]
January 16, 2014
A different way to have some winter fun. Bobskis, designed and produced in the UK, are a durable, high performance sledge (AKA a sled in America) that is super fast. It’s easy to steer – just touch the snow on the side that you want to turn (protect your hands with gloves!) and shift your […]
January 16, 2014
A unique way to explore the Taos backcountry. This winter, get a group of your TrailblazerGirl-friends together and check out Taos Snowshoe Adventures’ Overnight Snowshoe Yurt Trip. An initially strenuous, then leisurely 2-mile snowshoe hike through beautiful snow covered trees, leads you to a 24′ diameter insulated canvas yurt in a high mountain meadow below […]
January 16, 2014
Coming April 26, 2014. Grab your TrailblazerGirl-friends who don’t mind getting dirty and sign up for the Gritty Goddess Obstacle Run. This is only for Goddesses (guys can participate dressed as Goddesses, but only in the Gritty Guys Wave), and you may sign up as a team or as an individual. Have a blast in […]
January 15, 2014
No, it’s not a Star Wars Stormtrooper mask…it’s Ruroc’s RG-1 Ice Helmet! Included is a high protection helmet with inner shell, 180 degree field-of-view goggles, and a detachable, high impact face mask. With their AeroFlow system, you’ll be fog-free, warm and well ventilated. The RG-1 series comes in 7 different color combinations. Extreme protection for […]
January 15, 2014
Cool-looking scarf to keep you “Steezin not Freezin”! Our friends at Steez Gear kindly provided us with one of their Tall Scarves to test. We love that it is truly “Tall” at 8 feet long yielding plenty of options on styling it. It’s fashioned out of soft merino wool and is hand-knit and hand-dyed, giving […]
January 15, 2014
Ski bunny TrailblazerGirls will jump for joy at Les 3 Vallées in the French Alps! This is the world’s largest ski area solely connect by ski runs and ski lifts. It’s group of 8 resorts with a total of 600kms (370 miles) of interconnected slopes, 328 runs, and 180 ski lifts. The name comes from […]
January 14, 2014
A great bag for busy TrailblazerGirls. The Vary You Backpack Purse by our friends at Thirty-One Gifts is such a versatile bag. It easily converts to a backpack, shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or one-shoulder backpack with a comfortable, adjustable strap. Loads of room for all your personal items with 2 large compartments and more pockets […]