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 […]
Brunton 58 Kayak Compass
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 […]
Best of The Grand Tetons in Wyoming by Serendipity Traveler
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 […]
Rickycare’s Sun Shaper Comb
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 […]
Ultra-Sil Kitchen Sink by Sea to Summit
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. […]
Overland Track bushwalk in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
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 […]
Whike W2C Delta Trike
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 […]
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 […]