Kona Kali Women’s Bike
March 8, 2012
“Kali” is a Hindu word meaning “lively and energetic.” This bike by Kona, with its lifetime warranty, is designed specifically for women to use for recreational riding as well as amateur racing. It’s comfortable, sits high and is lightweight due to its aluminum frame. The standard seat is Selle’s Italia X2 Lady Flow, designed for women, and […]
GirlVentures Mentoring Program
March 8, 2012
Calling out to all you TrailblazerGirls in the Bay Area. I know you’re busy but if you do find yourself with a little time, or maybe you’re just between gigs, Girlz Climb On is seeking mentors for their after-school rock climbing program in Belmont, San Francisco and Oakland. You just need a little climbing experience (and […]
Columbia Women’s Talus Ridge Mid OutDry
March 7, 2012
Bottom line? Here is a lightweight, breathable, water-proof hiking boot. Columbia, with this Talus Ridge, has built a boot almost like a high-top running shoe, but it has all of those great attributes of a hiking boot. The folks at Columbia are most proud of this OutDry sole that keeps the boot waterproof, but it […]
Luna Protein
March 7, 2012
Interesting fact… Luna is a division of Clif Bar. Apparently the women in the office wanted something smaller and with less calories but that still tasted good. That request, along with the realization that women need a different mix of nutrients (e.g. more calcium), resulted in the launch of the Luna line. And, it’s good too […]
Chicks with Picks Women’s Clinic
March 7, 2012
“Chicks with Picks” may sound like some sort of crazy gang, but it’s really one of the premiere groups promoting climbing amongst women. Their 4 day intensive climbing clinic for women is coming up on March 22 (2012) in Red Rock Nevada, and during those next 4 days, you’ll enjoy some great instruction in small […]
Suunto Ambit Silver
March 6, 2012
Coming very soon: Suunto’s Ambit Silver, the ultimate wristwatch… GPS, temperature, 3D compass, barometric altitude, heart rate monitor, accelerometer, etc. etc. Actually, it might be better to think of this, not as a wristwatch, but as a system of instruments that happens to be attached to your wrist. If you’ve never heard of Suunto, the company […]
180s Conductor Gloves
March 6, 2012
These lightweight Conductor gloves by 180s are not only fleece-y warm and made for running or just a quick run to the store, their touch sensitive tips on the index fingers and thumbs allow you to operate touch screens (think iPods) without taking off the gloves. This is the future. Now, we just need to […]
Adventures in Good Company: Sedona, Havasu and the Grand Canyon
March 6, 2012
Ready to explore some of this country’s most amazing landscapes? Coming up April 8 to 15 (2012), the folks at Adventures in Good Company are leading a hiking and camping trip for women to Sedona, Havasu and the Grand Canyon. It’s called Arizona’s “Canyon Country.” Think red rock, majestic waterfalls and sparkling pools. You don’t need […]
CW-X Women’s Pro Tights
March 5, 2012
Have you ever put on a pair of knee-highs or stockings and felt like they provided support for your legs that just felt good. Well, CW-X has taken that same idea and created “tights” that do that same thing for you when you run or ski. They’re made from a special fabric that regulates your temperature […]
Optibike Helia Electric Bike for Women
March 5, 2012
With speeds up to 28+ mph and a range of 45+ miles, Optibike’s Helia Electric Bike is going to be a fun and flirty way to tool around town and along the bike trails this Spring. The Helia is made from an Aluminum Monocoque frame and comes with top-of-the-line components throughout. Imagine coasting with a big […]
Daffodil Hill in Amador County
March 5, 2012
Sometimes images of a beautiful place somewhere far away is just the remedy for a Monday morning. Up in the Gold Country of Calfiornia, in Amador County, is the tranquil and lovely Daffofil Hill: the perfect scene for a relaxing hike where you can soak in the beauty of the flowering daffodils that blanket this […]
Uberhood Classic
March 2, 2012
Did you know that today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, or did you not? Is a bike something everyone should have, or is it not? And if a bike should everyone have, should they not, also have an umbrella for that bike? After all, might you have an umbrella for a hike? Why would we not […]
Merrell Women’s Evera Band
March 2, 2012
Sometimes a girl just wants to ride her bike to the store without gearing-up, and these Evera Band sandals by Merrell are made just for that. They’re bike-friendly, meaning that they fit around the pedals so your feet keep their grip. Kind of like how cowgirl boots fit in the stirrups just right. In other […]
Calgary 2012 Women’s Mountain Bike Camp
March 2, 2012
Who cares about the Mayans? It’s time to start planning for Spring, and we always try to make a trip to our friends to the North. Trek is sponsoring their 2012 Women’s Mountain Bike Camp in Calgary over the weekend of June 9 and 10 (2012). It’s super popular, so that’s why we wanted to give […]
Rickshaw Medium Zero Messenger
March 1, 2012
Made in San Francisco not too far from our, ahem, glorious HQ, Rickshaw’s Medium Zero Messanger bag is the most configurable one we’ve seen… and by configurable, we mean colors. And more colors. And more colors. You can pick the exterior color from over 50 choices… and the interior color from over 50 choices… and then […]
Strida LT
March 1, 2012
Ready for something new? The Strida LT is the first new bicycle design in more than 90 years. Yep, that’s a triangular frame. Apparently with handlebars are placed horizontally like they are, you tend to sit upright giving you an excellent view of the road. According to Strida, the triangular frame can also very quickly […]
Backcountry Babes’ Sisters in the Steeps Workshops
March 1, 2012
Last time we were in Alaska, the old guy at the table said to our friend from Texas, “you better watch it or we’ll cut Alaska in half and make Texas the third largest state.” Still not sure if he was joking, but one thing we could agree on, Alaska is uniquely beautiful and has […]
Burton Feelgood Snowboard
February 29, 2012
Once in a while, even though some of our close friends might disagree, we consider what others have to say. But, come on. When snowboarding pros Hannah Teter, Maddy Schaffrick, Linn Haug and Sina Candrian all start using the Feelgood snowboard by Burton, we had to at least take a look. Burton rates this as […]
Quickpoles Carbon Fiber
February 29, 2012
So what makes a ski pole more appropriate for women? It’s not the 100% carbon fiber, but Quickpoles has that. It’s not the over-mold grip with quick-adjust strap nor the interchangeable powder basket, but Quickpoles has those too. Okay, give up? It’s the “revolutionary” quick-release “latch” right there on the pole that attaches to your bindings. […]
Loon’s Droppin’ In Women’s Ski & Snowboard Camp Presented by Oakley
February 29, 2012
Where is Loon Mountain? On Loon Mountain Road. Duh. Okay seriously, it’s one of the great all-around snow mountains in New Hampshire, and that’s why Oakley is hosting their informal “Droppin’ In” Women’s Ski & Snowboard Camp the weekend of March 24 – 25 (2012). The plan is to have just a typical girls day out, except […]
Giro Amulet Goggles for Women
February 28, 2012
Yes, Giro’s new Amulet Goggles has a beautiful frame design, and yes, it has incredible optics by Carl Zeiss. That probably is worth elaborating on, but most importantly, check out all the colors… 19 by our count! Our favorite is the “White / White Tiger Amber Pink.” But, it was a close tie with “Orange […]
Rossignol S3 Women’s Skis
February 28, 2012
We call these “powder-puff skis” because, put simply, they were made for the powder. How you ask? Well, it has to do with the weighting and the shape and the materials used, but most importantly to our team, that spoon tip on the front helps keep the tip pushed up as you glide by. If […]
Marmot Women’s Ski Camp
February 28, 2012
This is how we’d approach it. First, take a very long look at the oh-so beautiful Lake Louise (in Banff, Alberta). Fuse that image into your memory. Then, turn-around and don’t look back because this is going to be tough. The Marmot Women’s Ski Camp, coming up soon March 9 – 13 (2012), is for those […]
ArborTrek Canopy Adventures at Smugglers’ Notch
February 27, 2012
Zip lines have been all the rage, and they are definitely loads of fun, but finally someone thought to keep one up year-round so you can enjoy screaming above the treetops while towering over a winter wonderland. In case it’s new to you, Smugglers’ Notch is a resort in Vermont’s Green Mountains, and this is […]