April 5, 2012
Having problems with your gear, especially on a swim, is the absolute worst. Your goggles need to fit right, and they need to work without any concerns. These T-72 Ellipse “Metallized” goggles by TYR are made for women. They’ve been designed to have a low profile for outstanding fit and comfort. The gaskets are hypoallergenic, […]
April 5, 2012
What do you get when you cross Cynthia Rowley’s vibrantly colored dresses with Roxy’s surfwear? You get this flirty color-blocked 2mm Neoprene wetsuit, perfect for Spring. Since 1990 when QuickSilver launched the Roxy line for women, it has become synonymous with women in surfing, and now with designers contributing to their look, they’re going to […]
April 5, 2012
Coming May 5, 2012. In addition to being one leg of most triathlons, open water swimming is its own sport which takes place in some of the most beautiful venues, and Water World Swim is sponsoring one of the most spectacular swims: from Alcatraz Island to Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. This is […]
April 4, 2012
Since we’re enamored with the sailing life today, it’s best not to forget the proper footwear for keeping a good grip on deck. Sperry Top-Sider has just released their new SeaRacer shoes with GripX3 Technology. The “technology” includes a special rubber that grips well on wet surfaces as well as a design that quickly drains […]
April 4, 2012
Helly Hansen has been a premier outfitter for sailors since 1877, and their newest HP Lite women´s jacket looks great and will keep you dry. It’s lightweight, waterproof, breathable and has a fleece-lined collar. In fact, you’ll want to wear it around town just as a great jacket. Boy, they’ve come along way since they […]
April 4, 2012
Coming May 19 – 20, 2012. For those new to the joy of the sea air blowing your hair as you glide over the waves, the Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon is offering a 2-day introductory sailing seminar. This is your opportunity to actually get out there on the breathtaking San Francisco Bay with patient […]
April 3, 2012
It’s one thing to have great gear, but its another to take care of it. Penguin Sport-Wash is a non-allergenic detergent that washes away residues left by regular detergents while also neutralizing bacteria and restoring breathability, moisture-wicking, and factory applied waterproofing. This is why a lot of athletes are now starting to use special detergents […]
April 3, 2012
Hanging from a groove in the rocks and ready to reach for the next ledge, think how cool you’ll look chalking you hands in this chalk bag for women from prAna. Although it’s a slightly smaller size and has several stylish prints for women, this bag still has all that you’ll need: a drawcord closure, […]
April 3, 2012
Coming several weekends in 2012. We’ve talked about our amazement with Pinnacles National Monument before, so we’re happy to share that Adventure Out is now running several rock climbing weekend clinics this year. No matter if you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced, these clinics will either introduce you to basic rock climbing skills or to […]
April 2, 2012
We bet you didn’t even know you could accessorize your bike’s valve caps. Electra now has these pink Hawaii bubble valve caps that fit right on your tires. It really makes your bike stand out. And, you know everyone else in the peloton is going to be preoccupied with these cute gadgets while you speed […]
April 2, 2012
Sometimes you want to outfit your bike with a mind towards long rides over the trails and roads and then comfort is incredibly important. Serfa’s RX-922L Women’s RX Saddle is the seat that introduced the idea of lowering the pressure in your seat to alleviate numbness. That groove down the middle means that your weight […]
April 2, 2012
Coming May 12 and June 2, 2012. The Women’s Wilderness Institute in Boulder is offering some 1-day mountain bike trail riding clinics. These cover proper body positioning, how to use clips, climbing and basic bike maintenance. It’s a good way to learn some new skills, or just do a refresher. And you know, sometimes all […]
March 30, 2012
Our Fun Friday Find this week is the Aurora by Velomobile, a three-wheeled recumbent bike with a hard shell. The hard shell basically provides three features: 1. it mostly streamlines the bike for speed (yep, you can go faster on this… depending on the hill of course), 2. it also protects pretty well from the […]
March 30, 2012
What if UV sun protection was built directly into the fabric so it that it would never wear off? That’s exactly what the folks at Sun Precautions figured when they designed this Women’s Full Zip Workout top. Fortunately, they didn’t just rely on building in 100+ SPF sun protection. This top also includes a hidden zipper […]
March 30, 2012
Coming-up April 20 – 22, 2012. It always amazes us how much fun there is to have at “ski” resorts during the other seasons. The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, a 5-star resort (rated by AAA and Forbes) and the #5 best resort teaching staff for tennis (rated by Tennis Magazine), has women’s tennis clinics […]
March 29, 2012
We must be in a yoga mood today, and we’re all swooning over this Wunder Under Pant by Lululemon. To address the obvious question… no it is not underpants. It is pants for yoga that fit close and comfortably against the body. This pair even has a hidden waistband pocket for when you head to […]
March 29, 2012
What are the two biggest complaints about a new yoga mat? First, it needs to be thicker and more comfortable. Second, it shouldn’t smell like it’s been treated with some chemical. And, there you have it… Thinksport put together a mat that addresses both of those concerns. This mat is 50% thicker than most other […]
March 29, 2012
Coming June 3-10, 2012. TrailblazerGirl loves to get away from it all by being active, but sometimes it’s really nice to just stop and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, and Women’s Quest has set up a retreat to meet that need… in Tuscany! This week-long retreat will be all about food and yoga and […]
March 28, 2012
We like printed tees, and why not wear ones that express our love of the outdoors. Our friends at Adayak now have a complete line of originally designed printed tees with outdoor themes for women. Our favorite is this Hike the Outdoors tee, but that was only after a rather “passionate” argument in the office […]
March 28, 2012
We like to eat well… and it doesn’t make a difference if we’re miles away from a well-stocked kitchen. We just make something good wherever we are, and the Quick 2 system by MSR is designed specifically for good ole backcountry cookin’. They’ve cleverly built a combination of insulated mugs and plates that “nest” together […]
March 28, 2012
Event coming May 5-12, 2012. Trivia first: Where’s the largest old growth forest east of the Mississippi? It’s the Great Smoky Mountains along the Tennessee – North Carolina border. And where does the name “Smoky” come from? It comes from the fog that hangs over the mountains and sometimes looks like large plumes of smoke […]
March 27, 2012
A little travel sickness never hurt anyone… except if you’re the sick person, and then it’s just frankly torture. Fortunately, our friends at Psi Bands (pronounced “sigh bands”) have created some stylish acupressure bands for your wrists that relieve the nausea. They reportedly also work for nausea associated with morning sickness and chemotherapy. Your friends […]
March 27, 2012
How long can you go without your cell phone nearby? Not saying you need to have it on, but knowing it’s there? Well, rather than leaving it in the car while running on the beach or doing some swimming, Seal Like now provides their e-Series 8 Case that’ll protect your cell phone, or iPod or […]
March 27, 2012
Coming in April 2012. Dreaming of Hawaii? Ready to explore the North Shore? The Wahine (“women”) packages by Kelea Surf Spa Camp take you to that other world where surfing is the sport of kings… and queens. From your home base in Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu, you’ll enjoy a private room for […]