Mt. Baker Hill Climb
August 5, 2019
Coming September 8, 2019. It’s “only” 22 miles but there’s an elevation gain of 4,098 feet! It’s the Mt. Baker Hill Climb, a point-to-point, thigh-busting cycling event in northern Washington. The Mt. Baker Highway will be closed to vehicle traffic so riders can make their way up this very scenic paved road from Glacier to Artist […]
Radiate Campfire
August 2, 2019
Fire in a can? How easy is that! Radiate Campfire is a portable, convenient way to create an outdoor fire pit. Made from recycled soy wax and paper briquettes, this tin lights quickly and has a 3-5 hour burn time. There’s no fragrance, so you can roast marshmallows or hot dogs over the open flame. When it […]
One80 Light H2 Trek Bundle
August 1, 2019
They’ve improved on an already great design! Our friends at One80 Light, makers of the Trek Bundle, have just released a new version of this hands-free lighting solution. Don’t worry, it still has the wide 180 degrees of semicircular illumination and the handy interchangeable components of the original model that convert it from a headlamp […]
Ride the Hurricane
August 1, 2019
Coming August 4, 2019. Ride to the top! The Ride the Hurricane is a round trip, recreational ride that takes cyclists from Port Angeles to the Hurricane Ridge Summit in Washington’s Olympic National Park. That’s at an elevation of 5,240 feet! Hurricane Ridge Road presents a challenging climb, but this is an untimed event and […]
CV Skinlabs Skin Essentials Duo
July 31, 2019
If the summer sun has your skin craving for some relief, our friends at CV Skinlabs have just what you need. The Skin Essentials Duo, composed of their Rescue + Relief Spray and Restorative Skin Balm, is a panacea for sunburned and dry, chapped skin. Both products contain the Tri-Rescue Skin Complex, a combination of turmeric, […]
NW Women’s Surf Camp’s Girlfriend Getaway Surf Weekender
July 31, 2019
Coming September 14, 2019. Surfs up! Join NW Women’s Surf Camp (NWWSC) for their Girlfriend Getaway Surf Weekender on the Oregon coast. This 2 day camp starts with yoga on the beach, followed by on-beach teaching of how to survey the conditions for your surfing level, and the 12 essential skills. Then it’s time to […]
Megababe Sunny Pits
July 30, 2019
Let’s hear it for the pits! The ladies at Megababe, those smarties that created Thigh Rescue, have designed a new natural deodorant called Sunny Pits. You won’t find any aluminum, alcohol, baking soda, or parabens in this stick. Odor-causing bacteria are neutralized thanks to a combination of sage, sandalwood and horsetail plant. Add to that coconut […]
Megababe Thigh Rescue
July 30, 2019
Chafing is just no fun, and our friends at Megababe have the perfect solution for you. Thigh Rescue is a solid balm that creates a clear barrier for irritation-free thighs. Yippee! Formulated with key ingredients like aloe, pomegranate seed extract, and grapeseed oil, this non-toxic, anti-friction stick will moisturize and soothe any inflammation. Oh, and it has […]
Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic
July 30, 2019
Coming August 24, 2019. One of the only all-female surfing competitions on the East Coast…it’s the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic. Head to North Carolina to see some of the top amateur and pro female surfers compete in this 2-day event. Divisions include shortboard, longboard, SUP surf, tandem, pro shortboard, pro longboard and a fan favorite, the Teenie Wahines […]
VJ Shoes XTRM
July 29, 2019
Heavy duty protection for your feet! The Finnish company, VJ, has designed a shoe fit for the extreme trails, hence their aptly named XTRM. The outsole is made of a material that is often used in the inner linings of automobile tires so you know that it will withstand the rocks, roots, and tough technical […]
Norway’s Best Mountain and Fjord Hiking with Explorer Chicks
July 29, 2019
Coming August 30, 2019. Velkommen to the Land of the Midnight Sun! Explorer Chicks is hosting Norway’s Best Mountain and Fjord Hiking, a 10 day adventure for a small group of 12 women. Famous for its natural attractions like fjords, mountains and the midnight sun, you will trek through some of the best trails in Norway, such as […]
Red Paddle Co 9’6″ Compact
July 26, 2019
No room for an SUP board? With the 9’6″ Compact from the folks at Red Paddle Co, you do! This is an inflatable, full-sized SUP, designed using a patent pending technology that creates a super-strong yet malleable board and packs down to half the size of a conventional inflatable SUP. The board is 32 inches wide, 4.7 inches […]
Hello Bello Summer Products
July 25, 2019
Greeting to affordable, premium products that are safe for babies, parents, and the planet! The folks at Hello Bello have products aimed at babies and the kiddos, however they also have some great outdoor products that meet our TrailblazerGirl needs (hey, if it’s good for those up-and-coming, young TrailblazerGirls, then it’s good for us big […]
Page Lambert’s 22nd Annual Creative Adventure for Women
July 25, 2019
Coming August 25, 2019. Get your creative juices flowing at Page Lambert’s 22nd Annual Creative Adventure for Women! The Colorado River is the setting for this 6-day journey that includes rafting, hiking, writing, and sculpting using river clay and materials gathered from the land. Breathtaking scenery in Utah’s Westwater Canyon with its red sandstone cliffs in the upper section […]
IGK Instant Summer Hair Kit
July 24, 2019
Treat your tresses! And our friends at IGK have the collection of products to do just that with their Instant Summer Hair Kit. Let’s start with the First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo, a not-surprising bestseller that gives you a quick deep clean without having to hop in the shower. As the name implies, the […]
Bigfoot Endurance Runs
July 24, 2019
Coming August 9-13, 2019. Sweeping views and the possibility of sighting sasquatch! It’s the Bigfoot Endurance Runs, 4 challenging point to point races through Washington’s Cascade Mountains, location of the most Bigfoot sightings. Here’s the rundown on all 4 races: the Bigfoot 20 mile is 20 miles with 4,165 feet of elevation gain, 4,178 feet […]
Skinnies SunGel
July 23, 2019
From Middle Earth comes a new kind of sunscreen. Our friends at Skinnies are committed to water conservation so with this in mind, their SunGel contains absolutely no water (most sunscreens are made with 50-70% water), thus saving over 10,000 liters of water per year. The result is a very thick gel that takes a little […]
Capital One Torchlight Run
July 23, 2019
Coming July 27, 2019. Summer fun in the Emerald City! This weekend is the Capital One Torchlight Run, one of the signature events around Seafair, Seattle’s big summer festival. It’s your chance to run through the streets of downtown Seattle without traffic! Starting and finishing at Seattle Center, home to the iconic Space Needle, this […]
Foodstirs Chewy Oat Bar Mixes
July 22, 2019
Organic. Ethically sourced. Delicious. Yep, that’s Foodstirs Chewy Oat Bar Mixes, and we should add that you get to bake it yourself! Don’t worry, you don’t need Le Cordon Bleu baking skills to successfully create these bars. Just add a little water and oil to the mix, bake it in a square pan and in […]
ÖTILLÖ Catalina
July 22, 2019
Coming February 29, 2020. The sport of swimrun has made it to the United States! Not familiar with swimrun races? First started in Sweden, ÖtillÖ (island to island in Swedish) involves at least 2 circuits composed of swimming then running. Considered to be one of the toughest endurances races, this outdoor, multistage competition can be […]
Swifty Scooting around Lake Constance
July 19, 2019
Various dates through October 5, 2019. A different kind of adventure on two wheels! Freewheel Holidays is offering a fun 7-day tour titled, Swifty Scooters around Lake Constance. As an alternative to their typical cycling tours, this one has vacationers zipping around on SwiftyZERO, a non-motorized kick scooter with big wheels, high-pressure tires and front […]
Mizu 360 V7 Everyday Kit
July 18, 2019
An all-in-one bottle for your TrailblazerGirl adventures! The 360 V7 Everyday Kit from our friends at Mizu (the Japanese word for water) has you covered whether you use this for your everyday urban adventures to travel in cities or countries with questionable water to backcountry camping. The kit features an easy to use system with […]
Damesly Cameras + Canyons
July 18, 2019
Coming September 6, 2019. This one’s for you budding shutter bugs! The folks at Damesly are hosting Cameras + Canyons, a 3-day photography tour with an emphasis on perfecting photos from setup to edit. Start off in Flagstaff, Arizona with a 2-hour workshop that will cover the photography basics. The next two days include travel to […]
Sonrei Sea Clearly Sunscreen
July 17, 2019
The choice is clear! Here’s a brand new sunscreen, Sea Clearly Sunscreen, just released last month from our friends at Sonrei. The company’s name comes form the Spanish verb to smile, “sonreir”, which is what you will be doing because this gel goes on absolutely clear! That’s right, no white, ghost face when you apply […]