Lightening Womens Fitness Dance Sneaker by Bloch
June 27, 2012
The makers of the world’s best ballet and dance shoes has now released a line of dance sneakers that look and perform great. Bloch was founded in the 1930’s by Eastern European immigrant Jacob Bloch, a craftsman who began his career producing exceptional hand-made pointe shoes for ballet dancers worldwide, and the company continues to […]
Venice Marathon
June 27, 2012
Coming October 28, 2012. Venice, city of romance… and fitness? In what may be the most beautiful route of any marathon, you’ll begin in the surrounding countryside near the town of Stra, run into Venice and over a pontoon bridge built over the Grand Canal just for the event, pass through St. Mark’s Square and […]
Hoopla Floorless Shelter by Mountain Hardwear
June 26, 2012
How much tent do you really need? The new Hoopla Floorless Shelter by Mountain Hardwear is a lightweight tent, at just 2 lbs (1 kg), and has space for 4 people sleeping comfortably. It works well as a day shelter but it’s rounded shape and strong material mean that it will stand up to a […]
Tarts on Fire
June 26, 2012
Tarts on Fire? What? While everyone else is making S’mores, you’ll be making freshly baked, really toasted, tart shells with the clever Tarts on Fire Stick TrailblazerGirl just tried out on her expedition to the SoCal desert. Basically you wrap some dough, in our case it was pre-made biscuit dough, around the cup-shaped end and […]
Cowgirl Camp by Wilderness Trails
June 26, 2012
Coming August 26-September 1, 2012. The name says it all. Cowgirl Camp. Cowgirl Camp by Wilderness Trails in Bayfield, Colorado is where you TrailblazerGirls can go to experience real ranch life. You’ll have your own horse for the week, work cattle, rope and… wait a minute… unwind with a personalized massage or spa treatment? This […]
Rainbow Stripe HoodieBuddie with HB3 Technology
June 25, 2012
Is your hoodie wired for sound? Yep, the Rainbow Stripe HoodieBuddie has built-in their HB3 Technology… that means that the hoodie has built-in earbuds. Yep, you heard that right, this hoodie has built-in earbuds. You put your MP3 in your pocket and plug it into the earbud jack that’s already there, and the sound travels […]
Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Expedition SPF 30 Pump Spray
June 25, 2012
Boy, what a name, but it nets down to this: a bug spray and SPF-30 sunscreen in a pump instead of an aerosol. Aerosols aren’t good for the environment, but the pump is better. Avon’s Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Expedition SPF 30 Pump Spray (breathe) is DEET-free, dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic and protects […]
Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic by Wilderness Voyageurs
June 25, 2012
Coming July 21-22, 2012. Welcome to Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, a small community in the Laurel Highland mountains of Fayette County. It’s here in one of the beautiful state parks where you’ll be introduced to the Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic by Wilderness Voyageurs. Your 2-day clinic will include lunches and all the equipment you’ll need. Best of […]
Light My Fire SporkCase with Spork
June 22, 2012
Have Spork… have SporkCase. So you’re camping and naturally want to keep your utensils clean, and yes Mr. SmartyPants, that does include your Spork, the Swiss Army Knife of flatware. Take the next obvious step and there you have it: The SporkCase. It’s a simple and cute little, tough box to carry your Spork. And […]
Krypton Leggings by Lucas Hugh
June 22, 2012
London high-fashion meets TrailblazerGirl? Lucas Hugh is a London-based fashion house that’s mixing active sport wear with design, and these Krypton Leggings are part of their new line. Inspired by Anna Sudbina’s ‘Krypton’ abstract stretches, everyone will definitely be asking where you got them at your next yoga class. They’re also breathable (80% Polyamide, 20% […]
Amazing Maasai Ultra Marathon
June 22, 2012
Coming September 29, 2012. From Kenya, the land that’s given so many incredible long-distance runners, comes the Amazing Maasai Ultra Marathon. The run consists of either a 1-day 75km (46.6 mile) ultra marathon or a 42km (26 mile) marathon or a 21km (13 mile) half marathon race. The course, whichever you choose, will take you […]
Women’s Daily Riding Pant by Outlier
June 21, 2012
It’s time to start cycling to work. Ah, but what to wear. The folks at Outlier must have thought the same thing because they’ve designed the perfect Women’s Daily Riding Pant. The sleek design meets exactly the needs of the lady bike commuter. First, its 4Season fabric fits tight enough on the legs to avoid […]
adidas by Stella McCartney: Cycling Performance Jersey
June 21, 2012
Yes! Cycling with style without giving up function. This Cycling Performance Jersey from the new adidas by Stella McCartney line is certainly stylish with its field-of-stars print that makes you feel like you’re speeding through the night sky, but it’s also smartly made with adidas’ ClimaLite fabric which conducts heat and sweat away from your […]
Civil War Bike Tour by Wilderness Voyageurs
June 21, 2012
Coming October 21, 2012. History is a lot more fun when you’re biking it, and the 9-day Civil War Bike Tour by folks at Wilderness Voyageurs combines the two to, ahem, form a more perfect union. You’ll definitely hit some of the most storied locations of the war, including Harper’s Ferry, Antietam and Gettysburg, with personal […]
SS12_38 Nike Exclusive Print Women’s Tights
June 20, 2012
Only 75 were made by Nike. Yes, we said that right. Only 75 of these SS12_38 Nike Exclusive Print Women’s Tights and their companion shorts were made by Nike Women’s Training Designer Ryan Noon who cleverly combined this funky urban print with a form-fitting shape that was designed to have a slimming effect… and a […]
Ride the City
June 20, 2012
Cyclists unite! We need the best, not just the shortest, route for biking. And the new Ride the City online service beats all the other route generators by factoring in street segments that actually have bike lanes and greenbelts for cyclists. It also maps out where the bike shops are along the way. Because honestly, […]
Women’s Beginner Backpack in the Ansel Adams Wilderness with the Sierra Club
June 20, 2012
Coming July 14-20, 2012. Finally an all-girl intro to backpacking! The Sierra Club is sponsoring its Women’s Beginner Backpack in the Ansel Adams Wilderness: a 7-day, all-girl adventure through one of the most beautiful regions of the High Sierra just south of Yosemite. Yea, you need to be ready to hike, but newbies to the […]
Turquoise Lattice Backpack Cooler by Swoozies
June 19, 2012
It’s our picnic in the park day, and this Turquoise Lattice Backpack Cooler by Swoozies is exactly the item TrailblazerGirl is taking to keep those drinks (and desserts) cold. Measuring 11.5 in wide x 5.75 in deep x 13.75 in tall, it’ll carry just enough for a perfect picnic with our girlfriends, and thankfully, the […]
Champion Floral Laceless Sneakers by Keds
June 19, 2012
Super cute little shoes for biking to a picnic in the park or around town. These Champion Floral Laceless Sneakers by Keds still fit snugly even though it looks like there should be laces, and they come in three fun colored designs. No one is going to run a marathon in these, but there’s more […]
L’Hotel Anjajavy, Madagascar
June 19, 2012
Guess where TrailblazerGirl is now… there is no road to Anjajavy. Anjajavy lies in the heart of the Menabe Sakalava territory, but you can fly in from Antananarivo. Give up? We’re in the forests of Madagascar in one of the most remote resorts in the world, L’Hotel Anjajavy. Here you can sail on catamarans, snorkel […]
Phantom Create Shorts by Hurley
June 18, 2012
Design your own shorts!?! With the Phantom Create Shorts for women by Hurley, yes you can design and make your own shorts. That means you can choose each panel, binding, pocket binding and waistband, and you can even personalize the right side panel with your own name or little message, up to 12 characters. With […]
Tikka Plus2 Headlamp by Petzl
June 18, 2012
Everything you need in an all-around headlamp and then some. Although there are other models, the Tikka Plus2 headlamp by Petzl provides great quality light, up to 70 lumens at 40 meters with a maximum battery life of 185 hours and weighs just 83 grams. It’s a great package from Petzl, a leader in headlamps […]
St. Luke’s Women’s Fitness Celebration 5K Run, Walk & Stroll for Women & Children
June 18, 2012
Coming September 22, 2012. Where is one of the largest women’s run/walks in the USA? It’s the St. Luke’s Women’s Fitness Celebration for Women & Children in Boise, Idaho. The 5K run, walk & stroll was organized as a get together for girls and women of all ages and skill level to inspire an awareness […]
Diggler FS Scooter
June 15, 2012
A mountain scooter for the 21st century? The brand new limited edition, full suspension, disc brake Diggle FS Scooter is now available. Wow. imagine shock absorbers on a scooter. The folks have transformed fun street scooters into rugged mountain scooters. So, these are solid machines, and now they’re also becoming popular for a new kind […]