Eve Shirt for Women 2.0 by IntelliSkin
May 25, 2012
I still remember my mom saying to me everyday, “stand up straight!” I wish I had listened, but fortunately others heard the same from their moms and now our friends at Intelliskin have just come out with the Eve Shirt for Women 2.0 which is designed to help support your back and shoulders and ultimately […]
Boucan by Hotel Chocolat, St Lucia
May 25, 2012
Dumb question of the day… do you like chocolate? How about a resort with its own Cacao (the botanical name for chocolate) Plantation? Or lounging around the infinity pool ordering chocolate treats in addition to cocktails? Yep, the luxurious Boucan resort in St. Lucia is now open. It’s owned and operated by the Hotel Chocolat […]
Columbia Women’s Bug Shield Mesh Jacket
May 24, 2012
Going hiking this summer? TrailblazerGirl always takes a windbreaker at least, and we’re very happy to say that Columbia has just come out with a new Bug Shield mesh jacket with Insect Blocker to keep away those pests. Insect Blocker is Columbia’s odorless repellant bonded right into the material and stays active for up to […]
Rudy Project Ability White Frame With Bichromic Pink Lenses
May 24, 2012
High performance sun glasses for serious cyclists and runners are easily found, but what if you TrailblazerGirls have a hard to fit face? For this, the folks at the Rudy Project have designed the Ability, pictured here with the white frame and bichromic pink lenses. The real value to these Ability glasses is that they […]
Kalalau Trail, Kauai
May 24, 2012
Hike the Fantasy Island. What’s known as one of the most beautiful coastal hikes in the entire world, the Nā Pali Coast on the island of Kauai (Hawaii) blends the majesty of steep mountains right alongside the tropical Pacific. This trail, which you’ve likely seen in movies and TV countless times, is no casual hike. […]
SunGuard Laundry Aid
May 23, 2012
Magically add UPF protection to your clothing. Just add 1 small box (equal to 1 oz) of SunGuard to your laundry detergent, and it washes UPF 30 sun protection into your clothing. That’s enough to block more than 96% of the sun’s harmful rays, and the protection lasts 20 washings. With all the outdoors clothing […]
SylvanSport GO
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 […]
Intro to Fly Fishing by The Women’s Wilderness Institute
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 […]
Jompy Mini
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 […]
earHerosport Earphone
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 […]
Charlie’s Angels, All-Women All-Mountain Mountain Bike Adventure by WORCA
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: […]
Rowing to Latitude: Journeys Along the Arctic’s Edge by Jill Fredston
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 […]
Oakley Surf Report App
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.
Minaret Station
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 […]
The Natural by Panda Bicycles
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. […]
Cardo BK-1 Communication and Entertainment System
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 […]
Niagara Falls Pathways by WomanTours
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 […]
Cycle Skirt
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 […]
Sawyer Squeeze Filter
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 […]
The Best of Tanzania & Kilimanjaro by ROAM
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 […]
Compeed Blister Relief Pack Plasters
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 […]
Breeze Ruu-Muu by Nuu Muu
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 […]
Women’s Running & Conditioning Camp by Active at Altitude
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 […]
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Women’s Mattress
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 […]