Standard Essentials Kit by Otter Wax
March 26, 2012
If you’re someone who enjoys spending the time to really take care for your favorite (maybe expensive?) outdoor gear, then Oregon-based Otter Wax is a product you should know about. This is a line of all-natural (non-petroleum based) waxes for treating your wardrobe and gear so that it’s highly water-resistant. By using beeswax and lanolin, […]
Hand Powered, Home Safety Device with USB Cell Phone Charger by Eton
March 26, 2012
At less than one pound, this “Home Safety” device by Eton is the sort of thing every one should have in their car for their next camping trip. It includes an AM/FM radio including the NOAA weatherband and a flashing “beacon” red LED light. Most importantly, it can be powered via any of three sources: […]
Women’s Weekend at Pinnacles National Monument with GirlVentures 2012
March 26, 2012
Coming May 4 -6, 2012. Pinnacles National Monument gets its name from the rock spires that look like pinnacles, remnants of an ancient volcano. And, these pinnacles create an amazing playground for rock climbers at all levels. GirlVentures is sponsoring a fun and adventurous 3-day weekend for women interested in camping and climbing and learning […]
Swedish Army Fire Steel
March 23, 2012
Ready to amaze your friends? Our friends at Canoe have one to amaze, and here’s what the say… “Originally developed for the Swedish Army, this deceptively simple tool is a fool-proof means to start a fire—it even works when wet. When the metal blade is moved across the rod, it creates a hot spark to […]
Women’s Elite Gel-Vent Glove by Pearl Izumu
March 23, 2012
Few accessories have such an amazing impact as a good bike glove. And, Pearl Izuma has just recently released this Women’s ELITE Gel-Vent glove. The gel padding in the gloves relieves the pressure while the mesh provides a window to help cool your hands. There’s a soft and durable synthetic leather palm as well. Put […]
BetterRide Mountain Bike Camps for Women 2012
March 23, 2012
There are times to be competitive and times not to be, and the 2012 women’s mountain bike camps by BetterRide are designed to teach you the skills to be a great rider but doing so in a supportive atmosphere. Their 3-day camps cover everything from understanding your position and setting-up your bike for optimal riding […]
Odor-Killing Bag by Stuffitts
March 22, 2012
It’s a proven fact that most women are more sensitive to stinky, dirty. filthy, musty, dumpy smells than most men…. at least as far as we’re concerned. You know what (and who) we’re talking about. Fortunately, our friends at Stuffitts have created the Odor-Killing Bag. Yes, we did say odor-killing. You drop your (we mean […]
Women’s Corsa Shorts by Garneau
March 22, 2012
Some bike shorts just make us look a little better in certain spots, and these Corsa Shorts by Garneau do just that while somehow still providing what they call “aerodynamics” (think well-placed seams) and “moisture management” (think sweat control). In bike short designer parlance, they have “a laser-cut, seamless band providing a second skin feel, […]
Surfari! Baja Surf Camp for Women 2012
March 22, 2012
Coming April 8-14, May 6-12 and November 4-10, 2012. It’s almost always beautiful and sunny in the lovely Baja artist colony and surfing village of Todos Santos where Milagro Retreats will be hosting this year’s “Surfari” surf camps for women. With surf lessons and yoga classes everyday followed by forays into town to enjoy the […]
GoGirl Single
March 21, 2012
Yes, women pee. And yes, if they pee in the forest, they still pee. I hope we’re all done giggling now to address the real issue: how do women pee in the forest or even standing up without making a complete mess? Our friends at GoGirl have invented what is essentially a mini-funnel just for […]
Women’s Freia 22 Backpack by Gregory Packs
March 21, 2012
Designed for women who want a lightweight, durable day pack, the Freia 22 by Gregory Packs fits a woman’s frame, has mesh shoulder straps for good ventilation, and pockets in convenient spots for the all-important getting to snacks during your hike. It comes in four colors, but honestly we like red the best. Wayne Gregory has […]
Canyon Calling, Adventures for Women: Fire and Iceland!
March 21, 2012
Coming July 2 – 10, 2012. Iceland is the land of Viking men and women, and with Canyon Calling, Adventures for Women, you’ll experience white-water rafting, whale watching and cruises right along side the icebergs. But wait there’s more. You’ll also ride the Icelandic “mini”-horses, experience the mud baths and the hot springs and see […]
Innova Champion Boss Disc Golf Driver
March 20, 2012
Now that you’re totally indoctrinated into the one true golf, disc golf, you’ll have to start building your collection of drivers, and the best one to start with is the Blizzard Champion Boss disc by Innova. Yep, the word driver here means exactly the same as it does in that other form of golf: go […]
Fremonster Flap Pannier by Detours
March 20, 2012
It’s Spring! … and the cute poppy design on the new Fremonster Flap Pannier by Detours reminds us of the reason Spring exists… to enjoy the outdoors. A pannier, for those new to the concept, is essentially a messenger bag for your stuff that doubles as a saddlebag for your bike. Detours makes a great […]
Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course
March 20, 2012
So maybe whacking at a little ball isn’t your cup of tea, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still walk the course doing something else. What we grew up calling Frisbee Golf has matured into the more generically called Disc Golf with its own rules and courses and varied discs for different situations. One of […]
iPhone 4 / 4S Defender Series by OtterBox
March 19, 2012
Us modern TrailblazerGirls have a conflicted sense of technology. We want to avoid it but know we would never do that. So, let’s at least try to incorporate into our lives on our terms. OtterBox makes their Defender Series of cases, like the Camo model, to protect those iPhone 4s. They’re made from a polycarbonate […]
Switch Sticks
March 19, 2012
We never appreciated the value to walking sticks until we gave ’em a try, and these Switch Sticks are perfect. The are adjustable and can fold-up. Actually, some are folding and others are telescoping (good for packing), but they’re all made from lightweight aluminum with good grips and neoprene wrist straps. They even absorb the […]
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2012
March 19, 2012
So a little perspective, since Avon walks started in 2003, the joggers and walkers (you) have donated more than $740 million to breast cancer programs around the world. And, this year, walks are scheduled starting in April and continuing through October in major cities from Houston to Chicago to San Francisco. It’s a wonderful way […]
Kusa flip-flops
March 16, 2012
Love the feel of grass between your toes? What if you could feel that all the time, even when walking down the street? Kusa makes flip-flops with a turf on the insole so you experience just that: grass always under your feet. This may be the ultimate shoe for the daydreamer in all of us. […]
AdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak by Advanced Elements
March 16, 2012
Only after several double-takes did we accept this was really an inflatable kayak. The AdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak by Advanced Elements is fifteen feet long and can be converted from a single to a tandem. Admittedly, it does require an accessory to do it, but with the optional decks, it just takes a few seconds to […]
Ras na hEireann Irish Race 2012
March 16, 2012
On the South bank of the River Boyne, just north of Donore Village… oops, that’s not it… it’s Somerville, Massachusetts. The redundantly named but spirited and unique Ras na hEireann Irish Race is coming up for its annual turn on Sunday, March 18 (2012) to kick-off another glorious Spring not to mention tomorrow, St. Patrick’s Day. […]
Stohlquist Cruiser Life Jacket for Women
March 15, 2012
As winter comes to a close, we’re thinking about the beach and the streams and the lakes and well, you get it. But hey, safety first. Stohlquist’s newest life vest, the Cruiser High Back PFD, is designed for women, especially those who kayak. It has a shorter torso and, ahem, supportive inner cups. The back […]
Bliss by Tahoe SUP
March 15, 2012
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a lot of fun, but picking out a board is something new to most of us. According to our friends at Tahoe SUP, the Bliss “is made with the female paddler in mind. It is narrower, lighter weight and designed as (an) easy-to-use boat for women to maneuver on and […]
Adventurous Women: Stand Up Paddle Board Sunset Eco Penguin Tour Melbourne
March 15, 2012
Maybe a weekend in Melbourne isn’t on your itinerary (yet), but it should be because you’d be able to partake in, what at first seems to be just a basic Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) lesson, but then turns into an incredible visit to, believe it or not, a penguin colony. Over 500 penguins have […]