National Parks Thermal Flask by Pendleton
April 23, 2012
With this being National Park Week (come-on, get out there and take advantage), nothing would be more appropriate than this thermal flask by Pendleton labeled with the classic window decals that were given to park visitors back in the 1920s. It’s retro-chic and functional. What more could you ask for?
National Park Week
April 23, 2012
Coming April 21-29, 2012. Get ready because everyone of the 397 parks in the US National Park System will have free admission for the entire week. Yep, that means you can go everywhere from Acadia, American Somoa and Arches to Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion all for free. It’s a great time to check out all […]
ElliptiGO 11R
April 20, 2012
How many times have you used the elliptical machine at the gym? Now, imagine adding wheels to it and hitting the road. Yep, that’s the inspiration behind the ElliptiGO. These geniuses started with that idea and lo-and-behold actually made it happen. The 11R model is designed for racing and endurance events with carbon-fiber drive arms […]
ClipLit by Nite Ize
April 20, 2012
We found this cool little use-everywhere light in honor of Earth Day 2012 this Sunday. Sometimes a simple idea is just what you need, and this ClipLit LED by Nite Ize fills that very obvious need for a little light that can be clipped on to anything and go anywhere. It’s bright, water-resistant, durable, easy […]
Amgen Tour of California Bike Race – VIP Ticket
April 20, 2012
Coming May 13-20: Yea it’s free to watch, but did you know that the 8-day Amgen Tour of California Bike Race has a little-known VIP program too? The VIP program lets you ride in one of the chase cars during the race as well as rushing ahead at the end of the leg to enjoy […]
Cooljet 501 by Life is Tennis
April 19, 2012
Our friends at Life is Tennis (aka Jet Imports) were tired of hauling around large, bulky rectangular bags to go play tennis, so they created a unique, stylish line of tennis bags for ladies. These bags were so different, they were even awarded patents for them. The new Cooljet 501 can be worn as a […]
WaveJet Longboards
April 19, 2012
Paddling against the current can get to be tough after a morning of great surfing. But coming soon, WaveJet’s new Longboard with their truly innovative Pod does the paddling for you. The Pod is essentially a sleekly designed lithium-ion battery powered motor that fits into a slot on the bottom of the board and is […]
Peter Island Resort and Spa, British Virgin Islands
April 19, 2012
TrailblazerGirl loves to get her friends together to hike and bike and kayak and sail and snorkel and dive and… wait a minute… how about all of this on your own private luxury island resort? The Peter Island Resort and Spa in the British Virgin Islands can even be rented out by you and your […]
Donkey 6pack Bike Bag
April 18, 2012
Did you see our theme today… biking on the wine road? And this is the essential item you’ll need along the way… a saddlebag for 6 bottles from our friends at Donkey Products. Okay, maybe not something you’ll need for training, but TrailblazerGirl isn’t all work and no fun. Picnicking is at the top of […]
The Hood by Quarterre
April 18, 2012
This may sound strange, but do you want to hang your bike on the wall… with style? Yea, there are ways to do it that you can find at most bike shops, but the folks at Quarterre have just won an award for The Hood, probably the coolest bike hanger ever imagined. Function clearly does […]
Napa Valley Bike Tours: Wild Women on Wine Bike Tour
April 18, 2012
Coming throughout the Summer, 2012. Not all bike rides need to be strenuous, especially if you’re cycling from winery to winery. Napa Valley Bike Tours is organizing its Wild Women on Wine Bike Tour, a casual trek requiring no more than 2 to 5 miles of cycling between wineries. All of your gear, including the […]
Tequila! Kayak by Point 65
April 17, 2012
Direct from our friends at Point 65 in Sweden, this “take-apart” kayak, called The Tequila, can be reassembled in–ready for it?–10 seconds flat. They’ve developed a sort of snap together system that is not only structurally sound but also safe and stable. This is not an inflatable. It’s a rigid high-performance kayak that amazingly you […]
WindPaddle Adventure Sail
April 17, 2012
Convert your kayak to a sailing craft in seconds on the fly. That’s the magic of the Adventure Sail by WindPaddle. It’s just as simple as unfolding one of those sun protectors that you’d put in the windshield of your car. It’ll connect to all sorts of lines and cleats on any craft. You might […]
Apostle Islands Sea Kayak by Wilderness Inquiry
April 17, 2012
Coming May-September, 2012. Lots of folks are familiar with National Parks and Seashores, but did you know the US has National Lakeshores? The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Lake Superior lies in northwestern Wisconsin and hosts some great kayaking amongst rocky outcrops with sea caves as well as beaches, historic lighthouses and underwater shipwrecks. The […]
Outdoor Research Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet
April 16, 2012
No bug is gonna stop TrailblazerGirl. And while sometimes a spray does the trick, there are times when it just isn’t enough or just isn’t right with your skin cream… and yikes, what if you run out of spray anyhow? The Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet from Outdoor Research will collapse small enough to fit in to […]
Merrell Women’s Cambrian Emme Water Shoe
April 16, 2012
Where were these Merrell Women’s Cambrian Emme Water Shoes back when we were kids hopping from rock-to-rock in the streams and creeks of the Ohio Valley? They’re cushioned and stylish and designed to let the water drain out through the mesh and cut-outs on the sides, but then they also dry out quickly when you’re […]
Adventure Women: The Ultimate Wildlife Safari & Mountain Gorilla Trek: Uganda & Rwanda, East Africa
April 16, 2012
Coming May 14-27, 2012. Seeing the gorillas in their natural East African habitat on safari may be one of the most life-altering experiences you’ll have in your entire life and Adventure Women have arranged exactly that journey with their Ultimate Wildlife Safari & Mountain Gorilla Trek to Uganda and Rwanda. Okay, let’s address those security […]
Hobie Mirage Tandem Island
April 13, 2012
One of our editors is still in love with the Hobie-16, so whenever anything Hobie crosses our desk, it’s seized upon. Enter the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island. It’s a kayak. It’s a trimaran. It’s a kayak and a trimaran. And, maybe it’s an outrigger kayak too if you want to get technical. Two people can […]
Kayak Sea Drogue by Seattle Sports
April 13, 2012
Drift anchors slow you down by dragging water like a parachute might behind a drag racer, and a droque is essentially a drift anchor that happens to be shaped like a cone. The folks at Seattle Sports have designed a droque specifically for sea kayaks that can be easily stowed and folds up flat to […]
Outdoor Odysseys: Women on the Water
April 13, 2012
Coming June 29-July 1, 2012. The San Juan Islands are a marvel, and honestly, they’re made for kayaking. Located in the beautiful Puget Sound (Washington), don’t be surprised if you see orcas, whales, porpoises, and otters swimming around you as bald eagles fly overhead. Outdoor Odysseys is planning their Women on the Water weekend and […]
Tulip Lantern by Snow Peak
April 12, 2012
A lantern for the 21st century. The Tulip Lantern by Snow Peak has a sleek design and an LED light that can be set to different brightness and focus settings. The arm can be angled to aim the light any direction you want and it can be hung from a tree or the roof of […]
Sarah Long-Sleeve Rash Guard by UV Skinz
April 12, 2012
Abandon the solid colors for a cool Hawaiian print on your next swim shirt. Not only stylish, but with 50+ UPF protection, the Sarah Long-Sleeve Rash Guard by UV Skinz is also the healthy choice for your skin. Even if you don’t, everyone will think you’re a surfer chick as you walk down the beach enjoying […]
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa on Addu Atoll in the Maldives
April 12, 2012
Okay TrailblazerGirls, imagine that your daily “training” routine includes beach yoga, night snorkeling, scuba diving, beach Frisbee, swimming, night fishing, nature hikes, bike tours and sumptuous meals all in a luxurious setting… in the Maldives. Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa on the Addu Atoll in the Maldives, a few hundred miles off the southern tip […]
Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream
April 11, 2012
Tired of using greasy, petroleum-based skin care products for severe dry skin? Yu-Be (pronounced “yoo-bee”), the #1 selling medicated, vitamin-enriched skin care cream in Japan, is a non-greasy Glycerin-based moisturizing cream with vitamins C, E and B2. Due to its high Glycerin content, Yu-Be is renowned to be particularly effective on severe dry skin exposed […]