Breffo Adventure Camera Kit
August 19, 2013
Yikes! No, it’s not a mutant camera-spider hybrid. It’s the Adventure Camera Kit by Breffo. This clever “tripod” allows you to attach your camera or camcorder to anything. There’s a quick, no-tools-needed mounting thread which securely attaches to your device, and the soft, rubber-like legs can be easily bended around a pole, tree, fence railing, […]
Women’s Carrera Loose Top by De Soto
August 19, 2013
Pretty top and pretty comfortable! The Women’s Carrera Loose Top by De Soto has all the features of a good workout top – built-in bra, quick drying, moisture wicking fabric, and UVB ray protection. On top of all that, it has a loose fit in the midsection which is very flattering for those of us […]
Women’s Running Series
August 19, 2013
Various dates and locations in 2013. Grab your TrailblazerGirl running shoes and your best buddies. Sign up for one of the Women’s Running Series races, and choose from a half marathon or 5K race. A fun time is sure to be had with their Cheer Zones and motivating Water Stop volunteers with music and costumes. […]
Oru Kayak
August 16, 2013
An origami kayak?! The Oru Kayak is a clever, new kayak for those looking for an extremely portable kayak that takes up just a small amount of space. It can be assembled quickly and is recommended for use on flat water and mild waves. Made out of a single sheet of double-layered corrugated plastic, it […]
Viceroy Maldives
August 16, 2013
The ultimate, secluded, tropical getaway. Take a seaplane taxi to the Viceroy Maldives Resort located on the private island of Vagaru in the Indian Ocean. The beautiful villas resemble the hull of an inverted Maldivian “dhoni” (a traditional fishing boat), and you can choose either one over the water or on the beach, each with […]
Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Farm Tour
August 16, 2013
Chocolate and Hawaii – no better combination! On your next visit to the Big Island, check out the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Farm Tour. Bob Cooper conducts a very informative tour, walking you through the entire process from growing the cacao to the final product, yummy hand-poured chocolate treats. He emphasizes that this is the […]
FlameStower
August 15, 2013
Camp fire…charge your phone…what?! Yes, with the soon-to-be-released FlameStower, you can charge any type of phone just by using the heat from your camp fire and a little water. Their special “Thermoelectric Generator” converts the thermal energy from the fire into useable energy. It takes about as much time to charge a device as it […]
Namaste Mesh Back Tank by DA Active
August 15, 2013
Clever design for a workout top. Our friends at DA Active have a new top called the Namaste Mesh Back Tank. A mesh fabric down the middle or your back allows for a nice cooling ventilation during those tough workouts. The front is very flattering with a cut-out neckline, and the fabric is soft, yet […]
Circumnavigate St. John with Arawak Expeditions
August 15, 2013
Coming October 7, and November 11, 2013. The best way to explore the beautiful turquoise waters and soft sand of St John. Arawak Expeditions offers a 4 day kayaking adventure circumnavigating the island of St John in the US Virgin Islands. Each day, kayak to a different location then enjoy snorkeling, hiking, or sightseeing. All […]
5K Foam Fest
August 14, 2013
Various dates throughout 2013. The first obstacle mud race to include foam. The 5K Foam Fest is a fun race that includes 15-30 obstacles with foam, mud and water being a part of the course. Here’s a sample of some of the obstacles – Aqua Lily Pad, Mind Boggling Mud, Death Drop, and Bouncy Ball […]
Epic After Dark
August 14, 2013
Coming August 31, 2013. Not just any obstacle race, but one in the dark! Epic After Dark in Columbia, Missouri is a new race with a Travel Through Time theme. Encounter obstacles like Dinoland (a prehistoric themed foggy bottom with a treacherous Balance obstacle, oh and the sounds of T-Rex breathing down your neck!), Medieval […]
Kiss Me Dirty Race Series
August 14, 2013
Coming in various dates and locations. Get dirty and have fun! This is a girlfriend event with a twist. It’s a non-timed, 5K event with a mix of mud, obstacles, foam, and color designed for women of all athletic abilities. The twist to this all-women event is the “Drag Race” wave…get your man to don […]
Helios Bars
August 13, 2013
Super cool features on these bike handlebars. The soon-to-be available Helios Bars have integrated headlights and LED lights in the bar ends that function as turn signals. Other unique features include Bluetooth connectivity between Helios Bars and your smartphone allowing your headlights to be automatically turned on or off based on your proximity to your […]
Fuuvi Charly Kotori Bicycle Lock
August 13, 2013
Super cute bike lock. For the girly-girl TrailblazerGirls, the Fuuvi Charly Kotori Bicycle Lock is just the thing. Keep your bike safe with this bike lock that has a little bird-shaped lock and complete the cuteness with a leaf-shaped key. Comes in two color combinations.
live.love.tri. 2013
August 13, 2013
Coming August 24, 2013. New Mexico’s first all-women’s triathlon. Now in it’s third year, the live.love.tri. is a great triathlon for first-timers with a 5K run, 10 mile bike, 400m swim at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center (a few miles north of Albuquerque). They also have several divisions to choose from – individual, 2-person relay, […]
Samoa Triathlon
August 12, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. First-ever triathlon to be held in Savaii, Samoa. Savaii is the largest of the Samoan islands, and its beauty is showcased in the 1300m swim through the warm tropical fish-filled waters, the 60km bike ride along the coast and tropical rainforest, and the 14km run through the many traditional villages that […]
Campsuds by Sierra Dawn Products
August 12, 2013
An eco-friendly, multi-purpose cleaner. Take Campsuds with you on your next camping trip. It’s been around for more than 50 years and for good reason. With just a few drops, it works well in cleaning those greasy camp dishes, dirty clothes, filthy hands, and more. If hot water is not available, no worries, it’s effective […]
Papakolea (Green Sand Beach), Hawaii
August 12, 2013
Another in our series of off-the-beaten-track gems, Papakolea (Green Sand Beach), Hawaii is a great hike and great beach. One of only two green sand beaches in the world, the color is from the olivine crystals which have eroded from the basalt (lava) flows in the cinder cone. This remote beach is reached by a 2.5 mile […]
Hovertrek by Neoteric Hovercraft
August 9, 2013
Wouldn’t it be great to zoom over land and water without changing vehicles? Well, you can with a Novertrek by Neoteric Hovercraft. A hovercraft floats on a cushion of slightly pressurized air so that you can travel easily over a variety of surfaces – land, water, mud, sand or ice. Neoteric offers different sizes and […]
Crystal River Manatee Tour & Dive, Florida
August 9, 2013
Swim with sea cows? Yes, you can with Crystal River Manatee Tour & Dive. They offer snorkel tours year-round in the warm waters of Crystal River where the West Indian Manatee love to rest and feed. These gentle, curious giants of the sea are mostly herbivorous and measure up to 13 feet long, and weigh […]
Kona Eco Adventures
August 9, 2013
BIG FUN on the Big Island! The exceptional folks at Kona Eco Adventures offers ATV, zipline, and nature hiking tours on the slopes of Mauna Loa. The guided ATV tour travels about 12.5 miles through trails filled with Koa, Ohia, and Sandalwood trees, gorgeous-smelling Hawaiian Ginger, and other native Hawaiian flora. First-timers as well as […]
Venomous Sand Sled
August 8, 2013
Check out the Venomous Sand Sled. This lightweight sled is specially designed to work on wet or dry sand and is super easy to use. It has a foam seat cushion to keep your bottom comfortable, side handles to hang on to, and grip tape so your feet have some traction as you slide down […]
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Colorado
August 8, 2013
Ever heard of sand sledding or sandboarding? Well, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Colorado contains the tallest dunes in North America and is just perfect for trying out this sport. With specially designed sleds or boards that slide across the sand rather than sink into it, you can slide down anywhere on […]
Amanyara Resort, Turks and Caicos Islands
August 8, 2013
Gorgeous, luxury on Providenciales, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Amanyara Resort, translated from Sanskrit as ‘place of peace’, is on a secluded white-sand beach with some of the world’s best wall and reef diving. From villas with your own private plunge pool to the pool pavilion suite with gym and club car for […]