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 […]
Philip Kingsley Swimcap
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 […]
Treasure Island to Beachcomber Island 1km Swim by Fiji Swims
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 […]
Ultralight / Watertight Medical Kit by Adventure Medical Kits
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 […]
Storm All-Weather Safety Whistle
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 […]
John Muir Trail by Call of the Wild
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 […]
Women’s Epiphany 2-in-1 Shorts by Brooks
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 […]
Wrap & Go by Spanx
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 […]
West Coast Tennis School: Women’s Art of Doubles Camp
June 13, 2012
Coming July 13-15 2012. Whistler for tennis? Yep, and women come from all over to attend the Women’s Art of Doubles Camp by the West Coast Tennis School. Why? The secret lies in its two instructors: Marjorie Blackwood and Peter Schelling. Marjorie is a former Top 50 WTA Tour player. She competed at Wimbledon, the […]
Racine Ready to Run Tankini by Athleta
June 12, 2012
Triathletes and beach goers gather ’round. You can run and swim in the new Racine Ready to Run Tankini by Athleta and, at the same time, be the most stylish girl on the beach in this really cute print. The performance Lycra Spandex swim fabric (UPF 50+, chlorine and abrasion-resistant, stretch retention) is breathable, quick […]
Reusable To Go Lunch Cup at FredFlare
June 12, 2012
Fruit salad. Yummy-yummy. Hey, we’re all eating better, and this brand new Reusable To Go Lunch Cup, available at FredFlare.com, will make any salad suddenly good to go. The small cup will carry dressing or cottage cheese and the large cup will hold anything that you want mixed-up, and there’s a fork that clips on […]
Santa Barbara Triathlon Women-Only Sprint Course
June 12, 2012
Coming August 26, 2012. This exclusive event for female athletes includes a 500-yard swim, 6-mile bike ride and 2-mile run. The Santa Barbara Triathlon Women-Only Sprint Course will challenge you while at the same time providing attainable goals to advance in your triathlon training. The swim is relatively calm and the bike ride and run […]
Take It On Tank by Moving Comfort
June 11, 2012
Too many tank tops are just cut too short and don’t fit right, especially for TrailblazerGirls with longer torsos. But now, we’ve finally found the Take It On Tank by Moving Comfort which thankfully runs long and just deals with that length by providing adjustable side seams so you can ruche it up. The scoop […]
New Balance NB639 Fitness Evolved Headphones
June 11, 2012
One device to rule them all. Well, one device to rule them all at the gym that is. The New Balance NB639 Fitness Evolved Headphones include not only a pair of very comfortable sport ear-buds with removable ear-hooks but also a one-touch, no-chest-strap-required heart rate monitor, a pedometer, a stopwatch and it’ll report on all […]
Hotel Salto Chico, explora Patagonia
June 11, 2012
Patagonia… original land of the giants? At the southern end of South America, where the Andes end, Magellan and his fellow Spaniards (whose heights averaged 5ft 1in) encountered the Tehuelches people (whose heights averaged 5ft 11in) in 1520 and named them the Patagon, roughly interpreted as “big footed,” and their land as Patagonia, the “land […]
Klepper BACKYAK
June 8, 2012
Kayak + Backpack = BACKYAK. Yep, you read that right. Klepper’s new BACKYAK consists of two large backpacks that carry all of the parts to assemble a kayak. Okay, soak that in for a moment. Now it turns out you can also assemble those pieces alternatively into 5 different configurations: that 2-person kayak or two […]
Yakuzzi by Cascade Creek
June 8, 2012
Are you scrambling for your water bottle as it rolls around the hull of your kayak? If only they made cup holders for kayaks and canoes. Wait, now the folks at Cascade Creek have created the Yakuzzi which does exactly that. It keeps your drink, up to a 20oz bottle, secure and close by. That’s […]
Snorkeling or Diving The Great Barrier Reef
June 8, 2012
The #1 place for snorkeling? No surprise, it’s The Great Barrier Reef, the first coral reef in the world to be listed as a World Heritage site. You can’t overstate the amazement you’ll experience while exploring this largest of the world’s reefs. And with so many tour operators out there, it’s difficult to know where […]
LumaSpot Rhythm Lantern by Kelty
June 7, 2012
A disco light show… in the woods? Yes, the LumaSpot Rhythm Lantern by Keppy is a great LED camping lantern and spot light that lasts 30-100 hours. But, it’s also has a built-in speaker and hook-up for your MP3 player, and even better, the LED lights will rotate colors as your music is playing. It’s […]