tasc Performance Crop.2
May 11, 2012
Bamboo might just be the miracle material of the future (as it was in the past). Even textiles and fabrics can be made from bamboo, and the folks as tasc Performance have released their Performance Crop.2 made from their own blend of bamboo, cotton and Elastane. This very lightweight fabric breathes well, naturally draws out […]
naked Retreat
May 11, 2012
We leave no stone unturned in our travels, and we’ve discovered a magical place a couple of hours outside Shanghai, which also happens to be listed as one of 2012’s best new hotels by Conde Nast. Imagine a bamboo forest and tranquil tea plantation on a 60-acre resort where natural, green materials are used to […]
Zinka Colored Nosecoats
May 10, 2012
Are you picturing those lifeguards with their noses covered with a white sunscreen. Hey, eyes on the noses! Well, that special extreme sunscreen is Zinc Oxide, and now the people at Zinka have release a line of Zinc Oxide sunscreens in a variety of colors. It is the same water-resitant, UVA and UVB protector it […]
WindAlert
May 10, 2012
Sailor girls rejoice. Now you have a system for tracking the wind currents and predicting the wind. No longer do you have to wait to get out on the water to see if there’s enough wind to carry your craft. With their advanced WRAMS forecasting model by WindAlert, you can get that info via a […]
Hiking the Matterhorn (Zermatt, Switzerland)
May 10, 2012
Another one for TrailblazerGirl’s bucket list… hike the Matterhorn! With more than 400 km of marked hiking and walking trails in and around the surrounding towns of Zermatt, Täsch and Randa, the Matterhorn area is truly one of the world’s great destinations for hikers. Don’t worry about the altitudes either because there are mountain railways […]
Firekeeper by Knud Holscher
May 9, 2012
As with so many super cool designs, your friends will look at it and be confused as to what it is and Danish designer Knud Holscher probably planned it that way. The Firekeeper is both a fire poker, for making and tending a wood fire, and also a fire blower, for blowing air into the […]
Marshmallow Tree by Rome
May 9, 2012
We like s’mores as much as the next girl, but imagine the oohs and aahs you’ll get when you whip out the Marshmallow Tree by Rome. This is probably the coolest “stick” for roasting marshmallows you’ll ever see, and it’s also the most useful since you can roast 10 marshmallows at once. As always, the […]
Mariah Wilderness Expeditions: South Fork – American River 2-Day Women’s Rafting Trip
May 9, 2012
Coming June 9-10, 2012. 21 miles of river. 2 days of rafting. 1 night of camping. 4 great meals included. Our friends at Mariah Wilderness Expeditions are offering their South Fork of the American River rafting adventure. The starting point is about 1.5 hours northeast of Sacramento, and you will enjoy a Class II-III+ trip […]
Yu-Be Lip Therapy
May 8, 2012
If you’re hiking or climbing up in the mountains and you’re lips are getting chapped, then you need some serious medication, and Yu-Be Lip Therapy is worth looking into. Their lip balm has been going strong for over 55 years and includes Vitamin E and camphor. When you take this out or your pack, you […]
Nayad SwimGym Custom Activewear
May 8, 2012
It’s active wear. It’s swimwear. Wait, it’s both? It’s amphibious! Nayad’s SwimGym activewear is ideal for high and low impact activity, in and out of the water. Because it dries quickly, it is also the perfect garment for cross-trainers who would rather not stop for a wardrobe change every time they switch activities. Nayad’s activewear […]
Rancho La Puerta
May 8, 2012
About 1.5 hours inland from San Diego, and just over the border, is the wondrous Rancho La Puerta in Tecate. Noted as one of the World’s Best Destination Spas, they’re now hosting week-long health and fitness programs with the goal of enriching your mind, body and spirit through exercise, relaxation and luxurious surroundings. Their regular […]
Sweaty Bands
May 7, 2012
Gone are the days of the terrycloth head-band with Olivia Newton-John getting physical. But the need is still there, so the folks at Sweaty Bands have created a new line of head bands that grip and hold your hair while looking pretty smart. Their bands are lightweight, and there are hundreds of prints, and you […]
adidas Tennis Performance Tank by Stella McCartney
May 7, 2012
When fashion designers meet sportswear, it can go either way but Stella McCartney has definitely aced it with this adidas Tennis Performance Tank. The mesh overlay, decorative stitching and cool color meet our fashion sense while the sweat-releasing fabric meets our competitive court sense. It doesn’t hurt either that top-seed Caroline Wozniacki just wore this […]
2012 Zazzle Bay to Breakers
May 7, 2012
Coming May 20, 2012. The Bay to Breakers race this year is sponsored by Zazzle, and if this is new to you, you definitely should check it out. It’s part 12K race, part wacky 101 year San Francisco tradition, and part community festival. There will be teams in costume as well as serious competitors and […]
Christiania Boxcycle by Adeline Adeline
May 4, 2012
In a perfect world, every family would have a garage full of bikes instead of cars. You’d have your work bike and your RV bike and your racing bike and, well, you get the idea. We would also have a Christiania Boxcycle like this one by Adeline Adeline. This Danish icon is the “cargo trike” […]
Daisy Crazy Bike Helmet by Nutcase
May 4, 2012
Are you a wacky kind of girl? Well then, you should be wearing a Daisy Crazy by Nutcase. That is, a Daisy Crazy bike helmet. These helmets come in a variety of sizes, and this Daisy Crazy model is actually a crossover model that complies with both the single impact CSPC standard for bike helmets […]
Yoga Retreat with Pura Vida Adventures
May 4, 2012
Coming June 4-10, 2012. This Women’s Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica with Pura Vida Adventures will without a doubt help you rejuvenate and learn to make yoga a part of your everyday. A typical day will include a 2 hour yoga session and nature hike in the morning followed in the afternoon by 1.5 hour […]
GU Chomps
May 3, 2012
With so many energy foods on the market, it’s hard to choose which ones work. And by work, we mean which are easily digestible, have the right mix of ingredients (carbs, vitamins, electrolyte replacements, etc.), taste good and travel well. These new Chomps by GU have been fitting the bill perfectly for our hikes these […]
Magic Orange Bike Bell by dringdring designs
May 3, 2012
When you open the box, you’ll probably ask, “What is it?” But, probably one of the all-time cutest accessories for your bike will be this hand-painted metal bicycle bell by dringdring designs in Canada. They have dozens of designs, and their store feels more like a cupcake shop than a place to buy bike accessories. […]
Adventures in Good Company: Hill Walking Scotland’s Highlands
May 3, 2012
Coming June 17-25, 2012. O ye’ll tak’ the high road, and Ah’ll tak’ the low road, And Ah’ll be in Scotlan’ afore ye. Yep, now’s your chance to hike and explore Scotland’s Highlands Plateau of Cairngorms National Park and fjords of Scotland’s West Coast while staying in gorgeous old world Scottish Inns along the way. […]
Women’s Atwood Shoe by Vans
May 2, 2012
Hey, skateboarding ain’t just for guys. It’s good practice for surfing and snowboarding and improving your balance, and it’s frankly a lot of fun when tooling along the Venice Beach boardwalk (which should really be renamed “skate-boardwalk”). Vans has been making these flat shoes with strong gripping sole for decades. Originally more for sailing, they […]
Eyewitness Travel Guides Top Ten – Berlin
May 2, 2012
And if you are going to Berlin for the skateboarding camp, the one back-pocket travel guide we would suggest is the Eyewitness Travel Guides Top Ten for Berlin by DK. In fact, everyone in the office always grabs these Top Ten guides by DK before any trip because they provide the hot list of must-do […]
Skate Camps in Berlin by Girlie Camps
May 2, 2012
Coming July 4-8, 2012. Girlie skaters ready to go! … to Berlin? Yep, the adventurous Girlie Camps will be hosting a skate camp for girls of all levels, including newbies. No luxury on this one. You’ll stay in a hostel (unless you opt for your own accommodations) but it will include more than 4 days […]
TRISWIM Chlorine Out Shampoo
May 1, 2012
After all those laps in the pool, it’s a shame that we have to deal with the smell of chlorine the rest of the day. But with the new salon quality Chlorine-Out Shampoo by TRISWIM, we don’t have to. The shampoo contains organic Aloe, a light citrus scent and other agents and vitamins that wash […]