Mermaid Run San Francisco
July 6, 2012
Coming November 10, 2012. We’re all mermaids. But sometimes we do like to come on land, and the Mermaid Run in San Francisco is coming up just for us to do that. This 5K and 10K run is a great event for women to get out there and enjoy a flat course through San Francisco’s […]
Women’s Nightlife Equilibrium LS by Brooks
July 5, 2012
Be stylish while running at night. The Women’s Nightlife Equilibrium LS by Brooks is fitted, lightweight, breathable and smartly designed with flatlock seams to prevent chafing. But, the most important part is that it is really designed for running when it gets darker. With reflective spots and super bright colors, no one will be able […]
Simplici-Tee Tank by ISIS
July 5, 2012
TrailblazerGirl likes well-made clothing that fits great, looks great and works with her outdoor lifestyle, and this Simplici-Tee Tank by ISIS does all that and more. The “DriRelease” micro-blends natural and synthetic fibers are great looking, provide protection from water and sun and absorb moisture off the skin, and ISIS’ special “FreshGuard” finish provides a […]
Dirt Inspires Women’s Trail Events
July 5, 2012
Coming August 26, 2012. The Dirt Inspires Women’s Trail Events at the Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos, CA is a race series offering accomplished, recreational and newbie trail runners a top quality trail racing experience. Choose from a 4 mile or 8 mile or a half marathon race. Walkers are welcome for the 4 […]
Sport Red Liberty Print Free 5.0 Trainers, Nike x Liberty
July 3, 2012
Probably the closest you’ll see to a trainer designed by The Queen, Nike and Liberty of London are working together. The Sport Red Liberty Print Free 5.0 Trainers has an outer sole featuring Nike’s reverse flex grooves which mimic barefoot running but then with this amazing classic Lagos Laurel Liberty print by Liberty of London. […]
W’s Connemara 3-in-1 Jacket by GoLite
July 3, 2012
If you’re approach to staying warm is layering, then this is the shell for you. The new W’s Connemara 3-in-1 Jacket by GoLite is waterproof and insulated and designed great for layering with its removable liner, which looks good enough to wear separately. It’s called a 3-in-1 because you can wear either the outer shell […]
Women’s Lower Salmon River Trip by Holiday River Expeditions
July 3, 2012
Coming August 10-13, 2012. Adventure done the TrailblazerGirl way. This 4-day rafting trip down the Lower Salmon River (Idaho) by Holiday River Expeditions manages both. On the one hand, you’ll raft over roller coaster rapids past rock canyons and rolling mountains, but on the other hand, you’ll enjoy yoga, massage, river “pedicures,” mud baths, chocolate […]
Women’s Wonderland 30 by Sierra Designs
July 2, 2012
Yes, it’s summer, but it’s confusingly cold in San Francisco right now, so TrailblazerGirl tested the Women’s Wonderland 30 by Sierra Designs out in the field this weekend and was very thankfully protected from the climate (because honestly we forgot to bring a backup). The Women’s Wonderland 30 is what they call a “3-season” sleeping […]
Fusion Tank by Alo
July 2, 2012
What makes Alo’s Fusion Tank so stylish is its unusual straps that overlap. As a workout top, we like the mesh for ventilation and breathability as well as the built-in inside shelf bra for support during high-impact sports. The color is cute too, and honestly it’s just not a design you see everyday which makes […]
Nepal: Hiking the Everest Region by Call of the Wild
July 2, 2012
Coming November 9-19, 2012. Honestly, not everyone wants to climb Mt. Everest. A lot of TrailblazerGirls are happy just to see it, and that’s perfectly fine. The upcoming 11-day Nepal: Hiking the Everest Region getaway by Call of the Wild, who specialize in adventure travel for women, will give hikers amazing vistas of THE mountain, […]
Kate Spade New York Green Bike by Adeline Adeline
June 29, 2012
Kate Spade on wheels? Yep, this Italian steel frame painted in signature Kate Spade New York green by Adeline Adeline is the perfect way to tool around town this summer. With a Brooks leather saddle seat, simple single speed and relaxed upright positioning, it’s made for touring. Made for picnicking or just enjoying the weather, […]
Sun SPF30 Scalp and Hair Protection by Malibu
June 29, 2012
Have a friend whose scalp gets burned out in the sun? Well, the Sun SPF30 Scalp and Hair Protection by Malibu not only protects hair, but it’s not greasy so it can be sprayed onto the scalp too. It’s water and sweat resistant and quick drying and comes in a spray, so it’s easy to […]
Raft the Grand Canyon by Backcountry Babes
June 29, 2012
Coming August 3-17, 2012. In 1978, the Grand Canyon saw its first all-women’s rafting trip, and now you can be part of the second. In fact, some of those same ladies will be there, and a documentary film is planned to be made about them and all the rafters, that means YOU, during the trip! […]
Spiro Ladies Race System Jacket
June 28, 2012
Yes, now an all-purpose jacket can convert into a vest. The new Ladies Race System Jacket by Spiro is waterproof, windproof, breathable, and incredibly, the arms will zip-off to transform it into a stylish vest. It’s warm and comfortable and perfect for most any run or hike. By the way, if you’re new to Spiro, […]
Bike Fixtation
June 28, 2012
Future alert! If the folks at Bike Fixtation of Minneapolis are seeing the future correctly, soon there will be mini, do-it-yourself bike shops (“fix-stations”) all over the place. Each shop, which you might find near a gas station or a parking structure, will contain a bike stand to mount your bike for repairs and a […]
Horses and Hotsprings – Women’s Exclusive by Wild Earth Adventures
June 28, 2012
Coming August 18, 2012. British Columbia still retains so much of the wilderness that existed before the settlers, and the folks at Wild Earth Adventures are offering this wonderful Horses and Hotsprings adventure exclusively for women to explore this beautiful country. With trail riding, pristine wilderness camps, fine food and lodging, private boat charters and […]
Summer Floral Swim Dress by Parasol
June 27, 2012
A girlie dress for town and beach. The new Summer Floral Swim Dress by Parasol certainly looks great around town and strolling along the embaradero, but it’s also designed to be easily cinched-up so you can run along the shoreline. And since it’s made of a breathable, lightweight imported Italian nylon Lycra fabric, it dries […]
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 […]