YardStash II Outdoor Storage
February 27, 2013
A portable shed? Sort of. The YardStash II Outdoor Storage is essentially a tent for your gear. Taking less than 15 minutes for one person to set-up, and weighing about 16 lbs, it easily stores two adult bikes plus more. This is a great idea if you’re bike-packing and want to protect your gear at […]
A Dip in the Ocean: Rowing Solo Across the Indian by Sarah Outen
February 27, 2013
Inspiring. Sarah Outen is the first woman and the youngest person to row solo across the Indian Ocean. She rowed for 124 days, 14 hours and 9 minutes before arriving on the island of Mauritius. She was the first woman to attempt the crossing single-handedly, and only the fourth person to ever complete a solo […]
Oakley Progression Sessions – Women’s Snowboard and Ski Camps
February 27, 2013
Coming March 2013. Hey snowboarders and skiers, what would you say to an offer for some personalized coaching from Oakley’s top professional women athletes? Well, you can get it with this season’s Oakley Progression Sessions, a two-day on-snow camp for the intermediate rider who is looking to advance her “freestyle” skills to the next level […]
Blake Helmet Cover by RockiNoggins
February 26, 2013
Biking in the cold just got easier and more stylish. With this Blake Helmet Cover by RockiNoggins, you can cover up your helmet and drop those ear flaps down to keep your ears warm. And when you warm up, just flip them back up. RockiNoggins has a bunch of cute designs for helmet “hats,” but this […]
Serfas Oxygen Road Shoe
February 26, 2013
A great cycling show at an amazing price! The Serfas Oxygen Road Shoe is a great road shoe designed for women with very cleverly designed straps that are smaller but still provide great flexibility. And, it has a triple compound insole (think comfort) and a reinforced heel counter (think stabilization) that also translate into transferring […]
The Women’s Only Mother’s Day Triathlon and Duathlon
February 26, 2013
Coming May 12, 2013. What’s a TrailblazerGirl to do for Mother’s Day? Hey, the Women’s Only Mother’s Day Triathlon and Duathlon will be fun. Both races are held at Granite Beach at Folsom Lake (in California near Sacramento). The triathlon consists of a 400 yard swim, then a 6.5 mile bike ride, then a 2 […]
Hot Toddy for the Body by Farmaesthetics
February 25, 2013
A hot toddy… for your body? Yea, the new Hot Toddy for the Body by Farmaesthetics not only bathes you in a wonderful aroma, it’s the perfect solution to exfoliate your dry winter skin. It comes in two herbal preparations that together contain fine spices and oil-soaked grains which exfoliate and moisturize, as well as […]
Acli-Mate Natural Sport Drinks
February 25, 2013
Acclimate faster! To altitude. To stress on your body. To make that happen, the folks at Acli-Mate have launched two Natural Sport Drinks: Acli-Mate Mountain and Acli-Mate Endurance. The first was developed to help athletes acclimate to leaps in elevation while the latter was developed to help them replace the electrolytes and nutrients during the […]
Freeride Ski Camp in Verbier by GirlieCamps
February 25, 2013
Coming March 10-17, 2013. Verbier is one of those quintessential villages in the Swiss Alps sprinkled with picturesque chalets and, at the same time, just happens to be one of the best off-piste locations for skiing in the world. The folks at GirlieCamps have put together their Freeride Ski Camp, what might be the best blend […]
Citibōt Folding Kayak by Folbot
February 22, 2013
A folding kayak? Yes, a folding kayak. Citibōt is light, at just 24 lbs, and designed to be ultra-portable. Amazingly, it fits into a backpack, assembles quickly and is the perfect kayak to take on a hiking, biking or camping trip. Imagine their surprise when you bring it to work with you. What’s in the […]
DryCASE Waterproof Phone, Camera and Music Player Case
February 22, 2013
Live underwater… and take your camera or your phone or your iPod or whatever device you want with you. The DryCASE Waterproof Phone, Camera and Music Player Case changes the game completely. It’s the only vacuum-sealed, fully-enclosed waterproof cover that will protect your device while still allowing you to use those touch-screens. The case comes […]
Week-Long Women’s Kayaking Clinic with Nantahala Outdoor Center
February 22, 2013
Coming Summer 2013. With lots of dates for these 5-day Women’s Kayaking Clinics with the Nantahala Outdoor Center, there will be plenty of opportunities to have fun paddling this summer. The clinics take places on the Nantahala River in western North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is the same river that […]
Sun Bum SPF 50 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion
February 21, 2013
Finally, a sunscreen that’s also a moisturizer! The Sun Bum SPF 50 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, popular among the surfer crowd in Cocoa Beach, goes on smooth and silky, absorbs quickly and smells like life in the tropics… coconut and bananas. It’s ultra-waterproof and sweat-proof, oil free and hypo-allergenic. Plus, the addition of Vitamin E helps […]
Chia Bars by Health Warrior
February 21, 2013
Ch-ch-chia? Wait, this is the real Chia, and it may be the ultimate super food. It earned the name “runner’s food” by powering the Tarhumara Indians on their legendary long-distance runs as well as the Aztecs in battle and on their cross-empire journeys. Chia Bars by Health Warrior are delicious 100 calorie snack bars with […]
Women’s Ski Week in Norway by Equinox Wilderness Expeditions
February 21, 2013
Coming March 6-13, 2013. Okay Nordic skiers, ready to test your skills in Norway. Travel to Lillehammer for this 8-day Women’s Ski Week by Equinox Wilderness Expeditions. Enjoy all that extra sunlight from being way up north as you ski from lodge to lodge to find waiting for you a hot meal and the camaraderie […]
Knuckle Lights
February 20, 2013
Brass knuckles? How about Knuckle Lights? These Knuckle Lights are worn on your hands to light your path as your walk, jog or run. With 45 lumens per hand, extra wide flood beams and three levels of lighting (blinking, low, high), they’ll give off plenty of light so you can see, and be seen at […]
PowerSox Advanced Dry Socks
February 20, 2013
Some socks are just more comfortable. PowerSox Advanced Dry Socks fit really well with their thick heel and toe for extra padding and their thin sides of the foot for ventilation that allows moisture to escape. The arch support built in by the PowerSox designers keeps these fitting snugly and reduces any sock movement, so […]
High Intermediate Yorkshire Three Peaks by WalkingWomen
February 20, 2013
Coming May 4-8, 2013. Take in that storied English countryside. The picturesque mountains of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent are collectively known as the Three Peaks, part of the Pennine range in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the North of England. The famous Three Peaks challenge involves covering all three in 12 hours, but thankfully […]
indy neck warmer by pistil
February 19, 2013
This is a cute alternative to a scarf. With the twist in its design, one of the great things about the indy neck warmer by pistil is that it won’t slip off… so you’ll never have to worry about leaving it behind somewhere. And of course yes, it does a great job of keeping you […]
Sideway Sista by Nikita
February 19, 2013
TrailblazerGirls love snowboarding, and the designers at Nikita have given us girls great gear for years, and now with their new Sideway Sista snowboard, they’ve created a freestyle and freeride cross-over that carves really well while still being loose enough to start trying out some tricks coming down the hill. That’s because they’ve used a […]
US Open Snowboarding Championships
February 19, 2013
Coming Feb 25-Mar 2, 2013. The 31st US Open Snowboarding Championships have made the move to Vail, Colorado after 30 years in Vermont. Come experience any part of this 6-day event at the United States’ largest ski resort with over 5,289 ride-able acres. Enjoy seeing the very best snowboarders in the U.S. and then go […]
Tentipi Safir 5 cp
February 15, 2013
Ready for camping season? The Tentipi Safir 5 cp takes an awesome 3 minutes to put up and sleeps 4 comfortably. It’s made from quality high-strength tent fabric and has rain-protected, mosquito-netted air intakes and even a chimney opening. That means you can actually have an open fire or stove inside the tent. It really […]
CordCruncher Earbud Headphones
February 15, 2013
Darn earbud cords always getting tangled? Not with the CordCruncher Earbud Headphones. These very cleverly designed headphones have an elastic sleeve to manage the cord’s length. They can be wrapped up for hassle-free storage, and you can drop them in your bag without worrying about them being tangled when you reach for them or even […]
LoziLu Women’s Mud Run
February 15, 2013
Coming throughout 2013. From couch to 5K. You can do it. And just for fun, let’s make it a muddy 5K. The LoziLu Women’s Mud Run includes the complete training program to bring you from 0 to 5K in a short time and then an opportunity to participate in one of their races held across […]