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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 15, 2012
All hail the super conditioner! The Philip Kingsley Swimcap is not a literal swim cap but rather a conditioner for your hair that provides the protection as if you were wearing a swim cap. You simple dampen your hair, apply evenly, comb through and rinse after swimming or being in the sun all day. It […]
June 15, 2012
Coming August 25, 2012. If only you could write-off the trip as a work expense. The folks at Fiji Swims are sponsoring their 1 km Treasure Island to Beachcomber Island swim, and yes, that’s in Fiji. Imagine crystal-clear waters, beautiful coral reefs and an abundance of (friendly) marine life. The swim is really designed for […]
June 14, 2012
You know you need one. The Adventure Medical Ultralight / Watertight first-aid kit by Adventure Medical Kits carries enough medical supplies for a group of 4, but it weights only 10.4 oz. The two inner DryFlex waterproof liners and seam-sealed bags provide multiple layers of protection from the elements. But also important, it’s stocked with […]
June 14, 2012
Proof that sometimes the best things come in small packages. The Storm All-Weather Safety Whistle is the loudest whistle on the market…. even underwater up to 50 feet. Its patented design has structured the chambers so that they force the water to be pushed-out when the whistle is blown. Its high frequency sound has more […]
June 14, 2012
Coming July 14-August 6, 2012. Your mission: Traverse the entire 211 miles of the John Muir Trail in 24 days. This challenging hike through the California Sierra Nevada organized by the ladies at Call of the Wild will keep the packs light by restocking with supplies along the way so everyone can enjoy the trip […]
June 13, 2012
What are 2-in-1 shorts? These Brooks Women’s Epiphany 2-in-1 6″ Shorts are really two sets of shorts in one: hidden inner-shorts that fit snugly around your legs as well as a sporty and stylish outer-shorts that come in several colors. Those inner shorts are stretchy and protect your legs from chaffing, and there are pockets […]
June 13, 2012
A quick wrap skirt with pockets to cover up your you-know-what. The Wrap & Go by Spanx can turn your yoga pants look in to a leggings under your cute mini-skirt look in seconds. So much more stylish than tying a sweatshirt around your waist, all the other girls at the gym and yoga school […]