May 23, 2012
It’s like a trailer-in-a-box. Everything you need to start camping with a trailer: a lightweight trailer with a pop-up tent, inflatable mattresses, an awning kit, bed/table panels, etc. This all-in-one SylvanSport GO has assembled quality components in a simple but complete little package for the fun weekend camper, but the really clincher is that the […]
May 23, 2012
Coming June 23 or September 8, 2012. Yes, women like to fish too, especially when there’s beautiful scenery and a good TrailblazerGirl friend along, and you can bet the picnics we bring along are a lot better than the guys. But, there are few courses geared for women, so we’re happy to present these 1-day […]
May 22, 2012
Imagine passively boiling water while actively cooking. Wait, what does that mean? The Jompy is essentially a coiled tube that rests over your campfire. So, the campfire heats the water in the tube while also passing through to cook your food in a pot resting on the Jompy. This handy little device from our friends […]
May 22, 2012
What’s been called “the world’s safest earphones,” EarHero’s earbuds are made to fit in your ear canal without blocking out ambient sound, so you will still hear street noises while listening to music. Sure you might not be able to phase out with these, but when you’re running or cycling on city streets, that’s a […]
May 22, 2012
Coming July 27-28, 2012. The Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (WORCA) is sponsoring a two day mountain bike adventure for women, and in good spirit, it’s called Charlie’s Angels. You’ll be part of a team of 80 women, each classified by computer into one of Charlie’s three original Angels. Then, be prepared for two events: […]
May 21, 2012
Dreamed of voyaging the oceans of the world… by rowing? Jill Fredston has more than twenty thousand miles of ocean rowing, including across the shorelines of Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Norway. Like those adventures on the great trails, Jill and her husband have “sea-trekked” through hurricane-force winds, ice fields and fended off grizzlies, polar bears […]
May 21, 2012
A surf report on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Monitor the weather and swells and chart a 2–day forecast for thousands of your favorite beaches around the world. This app actually marries surf reports from Surfline.com and news, photos, and athlete bios from Oakley.com all for free, so check it out.
May 21, 2012
Wanna get away? We mean really, really get away… to a luxury resort accessible only by helicopter. Minaret Station in the New Zealand mountains is isolated within a glacially carved valley and surrounded by mountain peaks as well as native bush and wildlife. The suites are sumptuous, and the activities are awesome and include heli […]
May 18, 2012
A bamboo and steel bike? Yep, you heard us right. May is bike month, and this bamboo and steel bike, called The Natural, by Panda Bicycles is not only cool looking but also super strong and durable. The Colorado based company builds each bike by hand, making each a one-of-a-kind piece of modern street art. […]
May 18, 2012
Calling all multitasking cyclists. Your helmet can now be equipped with a Bluetooth communication and entertainment system. Yep, you heard us right. The Cargo BK-1, by Cardo Systems based in Pennsylvania, uses Bluetooth to stream audio to and from your phone and radio to communicate with other BK-1 devices. So you can talk on your […]
May 18, 2012
Coming July 8-11, 2012. Let’s admit it, the Canada side of Niagara Falls is a million times more beautiful than the US side. I’m sorry, but it’s true. And the team at WomanTours have planned a fun 4-day bike trip from Niagara Falls (Canada) along the scenic Niagara River through several picturesque villages, all while […]
May 17, 2012
Sometimes we just don’t want to wear our cycling clothes when we want to venture into the stores or the restaurants. But, we still want to bike to get there. Fortunately, our friends at CycleSkirt have created these super cute skirts that can be worn over your bike clothes but are fashionable enough to wear […]
May 17, 2012
You’re hiking the backcountry and need fresh water but don’t want to drink from the lake. What do you do? Well, one good answer is that you use your new Squeeze Filter by Sawyer. Simply fill up the pouch that comes with the filter (or use your own water bottle) and screw the filter on […]
May 17, 2012
Coming February 14-March 2, 2013. Dreaming of the ultimate safari through the best of Tanzania and Kilimanjaro? Start planning now because the folks at Roam Adventures are have organized this amazing 17-days/16-nights, women-only, all-inclusive getaway that will take you from the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro to the glaciers of Tanzania to the Serengeti and the […]
May 16, 2012
After a day of hiking or running, we all get blisters, at least often enough we do. The real question is what to do about them. Well, a blister won’t stop a TrailblazerGirl. The new Blister Relief Pack Plasters by Compeed, which are curiously hard to find in the US, has what they call a […]
May 16, 2012
Yes, dresses and skirts are becoming more popular for running and hiking and all sorts of TrailblazerGirl outings. The Washington-based Nuu-Muu’s new Breeze Ruu-Muu dress is easy to wear and designed to perform on the trail. The Polyester/Lycra blend is naturally a quick dry material while also being wrinkle, stain and tear resistant. It feels […]
May 16, 2012
Coming July 14-21, 2012. For the fourth year, the team at Active at Altitude is hosting their week long running and conditioning camp for women in Estes Park, Colorado (altitude: 8,200 feet). This camp includes daily runs and conditioning sessions, including biking, climbing, hiking, pool running, yoga and more, to prepare you for your next […]
May 15, 2012
We love to camp, but we hate being cold at night and frankly, a bad night’s sleep starts to wear on us after several days. But, the brand new NeoAir XLite Women’s Mattress by Therm-a-Rest intends to fix all that. This mattress compacts down to the size of a cucumber. It’s super light at just […]
May 15, 2012
Tired of reaching into your pocket to figure out what direction you’re headed… especially when navigating the inlets around waterways like Puget Sound? Brunton has come out with their Model 58 Kayak Compass which is not only waterproof but also built specifically to strap on to your sea kayak with elastic cords. It’s easy to […]
May 15, 2012
Coming June 19-24, 2012. Imagine 6-days and 5-nights of outdoor adventures and wildlife viewing in the pristine Grand Tetons National Park, each day to return to luxury accommodations in Teton Village and fine dining in and around Jackson Hole. The folks at Serendipity Traveler, which specializes in trips for adventurous women, are arranging everything from […]
May 14, 2012
We protect our skin. Why not our hair? But how? How about a comb that applies sunscreen and oils to your hair auto-magically when you used it? Rickycare’s new Sun Shaper Comb has a specially formulated baked-in substance, a mix of oils and sunscreen, which is released from the plastic to coat your hair just […]
May 14, 2012
Imagine having a sink on your next camping trip. I know your concern would be the trouble of carting it around, but now imagine that it is lightweight and collapsible. Yep, the folks at Sea to Summit have invented this Ultra-Sil Kitchen Sink which does exactly that. It is essentially a collapsible, durable, lightweight bucket. […]
May 14, 2012
While the US has its Appalachian Trail, Tasmania has its Overland Track spanning some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world. The track is a 6-day, 65 km walk through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park system has quotas so that the trail doesn’t get overrun, so folks will need to signup […]
May 11, 2012
May is Bike month, so we’re featuring some of the coolest bikes in the world, and this Whike W2C Delta Trike doesn’t disappoint. Of course, maybe we should refer to it as a sailing bike. Not like your everyday bike, the Whike W2C delta trike comes standard with a mast foot, a mast, a large […]