Happy Holidays!

December 24, 2012

From all of us here at TrailblazerGirl, we want to wish you and yours a very happy 2012 holiday season. Look for us to return in the new year with a ton of new and incredible gear, getaways and events to make 2013 your best ever for outdoor adventures. And now, we too are heading […]

Top Events of 2012

December 21, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Events category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Golden Gate Sea Kayak Symposium, one of the best events for avid […]

Top Getaways of 2012

December 20, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Getaways category. And the getaway that came out on top was… drum role please… the Peter Island Resort and Spa, British Virgin Islands, your own private luxury island […]

Top Urban Gear of 2012

December 19, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Urban Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Micro Luggage, the amazing luggage with an attached scooter embedded right […]

Top Skin Care Products of 2012

December 18, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Skin Care Products category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the KT Tape Pro, the amazing synthetic kinesiology tape. Rounding out […]

Top Snow Sports Gear of 2012

December 17, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Snow Sports Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Quickpoles Carbon Fiber, the poles with the “revolutionary” quick-release “latch” […]

Top Track & Running Gear of 2012

December 14, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Track & Running Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the The Hybrid Stick, the amazing training tool used by the […]

Top Court Sports and Tennis Gear of 2012

December 13, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Court Sports and Tennis Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Wilson Juice Pro BLX Tennis Racquet, the racket used […]

Top Camping Gear of 2012

December 12, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Camping Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the GoGirl Single, the amazing little device (a mini-funnel) to help you, ahem, […]

Top Beach and Water Sports Gear of 2012

December 11, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Beach and Water Sports Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the GTS Expedition Molded Foam Kayak Seat by Surf […]

Top Bike and Cycling Gear of 2012

December 10, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Bike and Cycling Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the The Hood by Quarterre, the coolest bike hanger ever. […]

Top Trail Gear of 2012

December 7, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Trail Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Sage 55 by Gregory Packs, a new line of great overnight technical […]

Top Wardrobe of 2012

December 6, 2012

And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Wardrobe category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the In the Curl Top by Odina, a sexy halter bandeau that stays […]

Props

December 5, 2012

Hate trying to unravel your ear buds? Taking them on and off to talk to folks at the gym or on the way to work? What a nuisance, right? But fortunately the folks at Quirky are supporting the development of a new product called Props. Props are designed to keep your earbuds tethered to you, […]

Snap! Bands by Nathan

December 5, 2012

Remember those clips for your ankle that would keep your pants from getting caught in the chain of your bike. Wish they were more stylish? Well, wish no more. The Snap! Bands by Nathan are what you’ll want to wear while cycling round town or through the park on those long pants days. Even better, […]

Team in Training

December 5, 2012

We know you’re eating too much what with the holidays. So, keep our friends over at Team in Training in mind when you decide it’s time to work off some of those sweets in the new year. “Only Team In Training has trained over a half a million runners, walkers, triathletes, cyclists and hikers and […]

r.pod by Misemet

December 4, 2012

Essential for overnight in the outdoors. The r.pod by Misemet is the battery you always wanted. Yea, it’s big, but with great size comes great power. This big pill-shaped battery, which also has a super 170-lumen LED flashlight/lamp built right on it, can be used to charge up any USB device. In fact, you’ll probably […]

Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews

December 4, 2012

Sometimes just a little less sweet is a lot better. The new Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews contain no artificial dyes or flavors and no trans fats and no refined sugars like corn syrup. Instead they use a much healthier blend of brown rice syrup and simple sugars from fruits and organic sugar cane. That […]

The Big Five Marathon

December 4, 2012

Coming June 22, 2013. Held among the wildlife of the African savannah, The Big Five Marathon in South Africa brings runners from all over the world to meet in one of the most spectacular Big Five game reserves in Africa. The term Big Five refers to the 5 animals most sought after for sightseeing while […]

Patagonia Women’s Nano Puff Jacket

December 3, 2012

A self-packing jacket? Yes, the Women’s Nano Puff Jacket by Patagonia compacts down to practically nothing and then can be stuffed into its own internal zipper pocket… and with the carabiner, you can then clip your “jacket pouch” and head out on the trail. But don’t be fooled by that amazing feature. This is still a […]

Moon Boot Classic Nylon by Tecnica

December 3, 2012

Boots for snow and well, moon walking! The Moon Boot Classic Nylon by Tecnica looks like the original boot worn by astronauts but it’s way more comfortable. And while it will attract attention, start conversations and generally be a fun piece of footwear, it’ll also keep your tootsies warm in that frigid weather (albeit not […]

Mountain Telemark Tune-Up by Backcountry Babes

December 3, 2012

Coming February 9, 2013. Interested in cross-country and all-terrain skiing? The ladies at Backcountry Babes have put together a program for you. Their Mountain Telemark Tune-Up in Wolf Creek, Colorado (in the Rio Grande National Forest) includes all day telemark instruction combined with a morning wake-up of stretching and yoga plus a sure-to-please Babes Goodie […]

MeCo 250 Long Sleeve Zip Tee by Rab

November 30, 2012

It’s a base layer. It’s a top layer. Wait, it’s both. The all new MeCo 250 Long Sleeve Zip Tee by UK-based Rab is made from an innovative merino wool blend with recycled polyester, producing a fabric that offers all the benefits of merino wool (breath-ability, anti-odor) except that it dries up to 5 times […]

Remedy Reserve Collection by Farmaesthetics

November 30, 2012

Want those skincare products sold in spas like the Four Seasons Resorts & Spas? Well here they are: the 100% natural Remedy Reserve Collection by Farmaesthetics. According to their founder Brenda Brock–named as one of the Five Entrepreneurs at the Forefront of the Natural Beauty Revolution by Luxury Spafinder–“the serum and mask rival pharmaceutical-grade treatment […]