Athleta Super G Sweater
February 23, 2012
Athleta, which turns out to be a new division of The Gap, makes this classic Super G Sweater, and amazingly, it is machine washable. With its jacquard print, zip mock neck and moisture wicking breathable knit, this is one of those staple items for looking very cute in the very cold, and how can you […]
Girlie Camps Ladies Ski Tour Weekend
February 23, 2012
Always dreamed of skiing the Alps? Okay, prepare yourself. Our friends at Girlie Camps have their Ladies Ski “weekend” on 4/18 – 4/22/2012. Fly to Geneva, and then depending on the weather, the snow and the road conditions, you and the crew will travel to the gorgeous Aosta valley in Italy or La Grave in […]
Smartwool Women’s Lightweight Asymmetrical Zip
February 22, 2012
We love Merino Wool, cozy and breathable, and Smartwool with their Asymmetrical Zip provides a stylish form-fitting layer fit just for women. The sleeves fit over your wrists to keep them warm, and they’ve cleverly moved the seams so they don’t rub when you wear a backpack (“reduced chafing”). It’s like design scientists actually thought about […]
OluKai Ohana sandals
February 22, 2012
In keeping with our warm weather dreams today, OluKai’s Ohana sandals come in a lot of brilliant colors and are especially comfortable due to both their midsoles which provide a lot of support and their bottom soles which grip to wet surfaces (two things so many sandals amazingly don’t seem to address). Somehow, we always […]
Las Olas Surf Safaris for Women
February 22, 2012
Sometimes a girl just needs to get away from the cold, and that’s when we start dreaming of the beach. Las Olas Surf Safaris is one of the most famous surf camps for women. Their week long camps are in Mexico and start in February (2012) and continue through to May. But don’t just think surfing. […]
Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Bar
February 21, 2012
Simply one of the best smelling body bars on the market. We all got turned on to Bliss while at a spa, and the uncommon citrusy scent of lemon and sage won us over. Made with moisturizing glycerin and exfoliating loofah bits, Bliss’s French-milled body bar lasts a really long time. Try it, you’ll like it.
Arc’teryx Trino Jersey LS
February 21, 2012
Aside from coming in Mardi Gras’s purple and yellow colors, Arc’teryx’s new Trino Jersey is one of the few that we’ve found that has two pockets in the back (one that’s perfect for an iPod) and is made from a quick dry and breathable fabric. Just perfect for a run in the nippy weather.
New Orleans Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
February 21, 2012
Today is Mardi Gras! Yes, it’s a little rainy in the Big Easy right now, but it’s perfect weather for a run, and coming up soon on March 4 (2012), the New Orleans marathon (and half-marathon) are running through the streets. And remember, you can eat all the carbs you want the night before… New […]
Outdoors Research Ambit Gloves
February 17, 2012
Touch-screen-friendly. Wait, did we say touch-screen-friendly? Wait, does that mean we can use an iPhone (or iPod) on the slopes without taking off our gloves? Yes it does. Outdoors Research has released these Ambit Gloves™ with TouchTec™ technology. While we hate that word “technology” when it comes to being outdoorsy, we have to give it to […]
Icebreaker Womens Oasis V Printed
February 17, 2012
Okay, ready for a mouthful? This is Icebreaker’s “Merino Wool Long Sleeve Womens Oasis V Printed Bodyfit Active Base Layer.” You can skip most of those words. The important ones are “Merino Wool” which means that it is super warm and breathes really well and “Layer” which just means that it fits closely to the […]
Canyons’ Women’s Only Ski Lessons
February 17, 2012
… with Olympian and World Cup Champion Holly Flanders. Coming to the Canyons Ski resort in Park City on March 2, 3 and 4 (2012), this three day workshop will help improve your skiing skills and confidence with the support of your coach and fellow participants. Camaraderie is a big part of these workshops and the ladies […]
Mission Athlete 5 Hour Anti-Chafe Cream
February 16, 2012
Are we the only ones who get chafed? We don’t think so. It doesn’t seem to bother us during the run, but afterwards, getting into the shower, ouch. That constant friction wears on the skin, and now Mission Athlete has come out with a sweat proof (thank you), non-wax (thank you), non-greasy (thank you), aloe-and […]
Titanium Kung Foon
February 16, 2012
Kung Foon you ask? Think chopsticks plus spork. The chopsticks, very versatile on a camping trip, and the spork, the swiss army knife of western flatware, come together to form a long handled utensil for dipping into the cooking pot… a utensil that then kindly breaks down when you need one or the other. Just […]
Roxy All Star Snow Camp at Whistler-Blackcomb
February 16, 2012
Whistler-Blackcomb is consistently rated the top ski resort in North America (note that we said North America, so that includes all of the resorts in the US and Canada). It’s really two mountains: Whistler and Blackcomb which sit side-by-side, and we’ve had the fortunate experience of skiing here all day without seeing even a peep […]
Fischer Soma Vacuum Trinity 110
February 15, 2012
The single most irritating thing when trying on ski boots is the fit. Some hurt on the heal; some hurt on the shin; some hurt on the top of the foot. It seems somedays like your choices are basically defined by where you want it to hurt, and the sales guy always says “it just […]
Contour ROAM Camera
February 15, 2012
Contour makes several cameras, but the ContourROAM is waterproof up to 1 meter which is essential if you’re going to attach it to your helmet or your arm as you go screaming down the slopes. It’s also a little lighter and still has the wide-angle lens for those wide shots and is completely HD. Also, […]
Keystone’s Bettys – Betty Fest Weekends for Women
February 15, 2012
Keystone Resort, one of the closest to Denver at just 90 miles west, is yet another focusing on women with a special offer: The Betty Fest. Betty Fest is their two-day ski workshop taught by top female instructors. It includes instruction on the mountain, video analysis, and most importantly, lunch. Groups are small, and you […]
Jaclyn Molded Soft Cup Sports Bra
February 14, 2012
It’s Valentine’s Day, and yes TrailblazerGirl does wear something under all of that other gear. While others may prefer lace, we concern ourselves with other delicate issues like whether it will fit well under our fitted hiking shirts, whether it can work as a racer-back bra and whether it can help with, ahem, let’s just […]
Wahoo Run/Gym Pack for iPhone
February 14, 2012
Ok, we’ll try to demystify this technology thingy. First, you need an iPhone. Okay. Now, this kit from Wahoo has two parts. First, there is an adaptor (they call it a “key”) that fits into the bottom outlet of your iPhone in the same spot where you attach the recharger. Second, there is a heart […]
Alta Blue Angels for Women
February 14, 2012
Ski season is here, and it’s time to head over to one of our favorite spots in Utah again. Alta is offering a special two-day program for women who ski at an intermediate level: green and blue runs. The goal is to improve your confidence and your style. Our favorite part is that you’ll get […]
Kiehl’s Cross-Terrain “Dry Run” Foot Cream
February 13, 2012
We’re prepared to reluctantly admit, than in very, very rare situations, yes even our feet sweat when we run. And, in some cases, it can be a bit of a problem, but Kiehl’s has this slip-resistant cooling foot cream that provides a long-lasting dry feel. It has “sweat-absorbing volcanic extracts and soothing Aloe Vera” in […]
Cammenga 3H Tritium Compass
February 13, 2012
Have you tried orienteering yet? You’ll need a compass, and if you’re brave enough to try it when there’s a bit of weather out, then you’ll need a serious compass, and this 3H Tritum Compass by Cammenga is military grade. But, the coolest thing about it are the microlights around the face that illuminate it […]
Outdoor Research Lightstorm Bucket Rain Hat
February 13, 2012
The rains are finally coming down, and so we’ve pulled out this cute blue bucket rain hat. It’s actually waterproof and Tricot lined, and the drawstring keeps it on when a gust of wind blows. By the way, Tricot lined means that it is fabric is knitted in a way that’s stronger, and the brim […]
Squaw Valley’s Women of Winter Program
February 10, 2012
Here’s what our friends at Squaw say… “For Women who LOVE TO SKI! Take your skiing to the next level, fine tune your skills and ski Squaw’s legendary terrain like you own it! Designed for strong intermediate to expert abilities, these programs provide a fun and supportive environment to develop new skills, build confidence and, […]