September 14, 2018
The Northern Lights season is just beginning, and there’s a new way to experience this stunning phenomenon. The Northern Lights Resort and Spa in Canada’s Yukon is building 3 new Aurora Glass Chalets with floor to ceiling windows for optimal viewing of the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of your toasty warm bed or cosy […]
September 14, 2018
Island-inspired jerky! The folks at Windward Jerky have some delicious jerky that you are going to want to take on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. They offer 4 flavors: Gaia (peppered garlic herb), Alaka’i (island teriyaki), Island Arc (spicy guava), and Crossroads (sweet chili stout). Each one is cultivated around a story; for example, Alaka’i (our […]
September 13, 2018
When a simple elastic band won’t do…check out Packbands! Packbands are a novel product that can help you organize, carry, and secure all your TrailblazerGirl gear. Available in 3 sizes, 9, 12, and 15 inches, these brightly colored silicone straps are adjustable and strong. You can even attach two Packbands together to form a longer […]
September 13, 2018
The absolute best way to see Glasgow! Explore Scotland’s most populous city with the City Sightseeing Glasgow Tour. The easily recognizable, red, double decker buses take visitors through this Dear Green Place (the Gaelic translation of Glasgow), narrated with live commentary (or recorded multilingual commentary in 7 languages) and the opportunity to hop on and […]
September 3, 2018
We’re on another voyage to foreign lands to seek out fun getaways and new gear. We’ll be back in a week or so to share our outdoor adventures with you and to continue to bring you more amazing, fun outdoor gear, getaways and events. Stay tuned!
August 31, 2018
It’s so tiny! Our friends at PhoneSuit have the world’s smallest, most powerful iPhone battery pack with their Flex XT Pocket Charger. Though it’s tiny, it packs a whopping 2600mAh battery cell, giving you up to 150% of extra power! So handy for those long days out on the mountain when you’re taking lots of photos […]
August 31, 2018
Coming September 3, 2018. One of the few races to be run on National Park Land. The 49th annual Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5k Walk/Run is race that gives you a feel of the old Southwest. Choose from either an 8 mile course or a 5K course taking you through the hot, rolling […]
August 30, 2018
Are you doing everything you can to protect yourself from skin cancer? Sunscreen…check. Hat…check. Sundots…no? Yes, you need to get Sundots! Sundots are chewable gummies, about the shape of those Dots candies but less gummy and less sweet, that contain an organic fern extract called polypodium leucotomos. Research demonstrates that this active ingredient has antioxidant and photoprotective […]
August 30, 2018
Coming October 13, 2018. Not just surfing, but kitesurfing! What?! Yes, the Kite Sisters Wave Strapless Kitesurfing Camp will have you soaring through the waves of northern Peru. Two levels are offered: the first week is for beginners and those new to strapless surfboards (Wave Riding Discovery Camp) and the second is for intermediate to […]
August 29, 2018
Turn your home into your own personal spa…with Miss Spa! The plethora of choices from Miss Spa will have you covered (literally!). Miss Spa is a woman-owned company in which all the products are dermatologist tested and free from parabens, sulfates, and fragrances and most definitely never tested on animals. We checked out their Charcoal Facial […]
August 29, 2018
Coming September 3, 2018. Run across the 4th longest suspension bridge in California! Conquer the Bridge has runners speeding out and back across the 36-story-tall, 1,500-foot-long, Vincent Thomas Bridge, which has been featured in many movies and television shows such as Charlie’s Angels, To Live and Die in LA, and CHiPs. The race is 5.3 […]
August 28, 2018
Chewy yumminess without the bonk! Developed by 2 elite athletes, Bonk Breakers Bars and Energy Chews address, as the name implies, the awful condition that we experience when our glycogen stores get so low that our brain starts to shut down our body. They offer 3 types of bars that are made with 10-12 real food ingredients […]
August 28, 2018
Coming October 12, 2018. How’s it hangin’? The popular Flash Foxy Women’s Climbing Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee is a four day event aimed at bringing together and celebrating women climbers. Throughout the event there will be opportunities to demo new equipment, attend workshops and clinics, learn from experts in the field, and connect with other passionate female […]
August 27, 2018
The mud mask without the mess! Our friends at Patchology created a genius or shall we say, smart, mask with their SmartMud No Mess Mud Masque. It gives us all the benefits that a mud mask provides, but without the hassle of slopping on the mud, having it drip and flake off, and just the general […]
August 27, 2018
Various dates in 2018 and 2019. Surf’s up! Join Girls Surf Maroc for their weeklong surfing and yoga holiday in Morocco. Widely regarded as a year-round surfing destination, Morocco has mostly small to medium swells during the summer months (April through October) and more challenging waves during the winter months (October through March). Girls Surf Maroc […]
August 24, 2018
So much more than a flashlight! JumpSmart from the folks at Limitless Innovations is a jump starter, flashlight, and power bank all rolled up into one incredibly useful tool that every TrailblazerGirl should have. Being stranded with a dead car battery can be a very harrowing experience, especially if you are out in the wilderness […]
August 24, 2018
Coming September 22, 2018. It’s that time of year again! The 14th annual Museum Day, sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine, is offering free tickets to more than 1,250 museums across the country. It’s a one day event, and the theme is “Women Making History”, honoring women in society who are trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation and […]
August 23, 2018
A treat for your feet! Our friends at PARODI Professional Care have a Foot Care System that will have you dancing for joy! Your feet take a beating with all your TrailblazerGirl activities, and they deserve a little pampering. Start off with a dollop of the PARODI Smoothing Exfoliant for Feet, applied in the shower […]
August 23, 2018
Coming September 9, 2018. No cars allowed! Downtown to Defiance is a free event designed to encourage everyone to get outdoors and enjoy the Tacoma waterfront. Situated along the saltwater banks of Puget Sound, Tacoma is 32 miles southwest of Seattle and is known for its world-renowned glass art. The waterfront will be closed to […]
August 21, 2018
Wagon ho! A unique glamping experience awaits with the new Conestoga Wagons at Yosemite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging, just 22 miles from the western gate of Yosemite National Park. These are not your typical covered wagons. They are furnished with a king-size bed and bunk beds and have air conditioning and heating. And to […]
August 20, 2018
Real food. Real energy. Real delicious. Fourpoints bars practically invite you to take to the outdoors with their topo map packaging of places like Vail, Aspen Mountain, and other Colorado highlights. Crafted around a base of dried plums and figs and adding a dose of heart healthy nuts and seeds, you’ll get a bar that […]
August 20, 2018
Leave the beach at the beach! From the beaches of Australia, comes the ultimate towel thanks to our friends at Tesalate. This towel is constructed out of an innovative fabric, called AbsorbLite, that magically prevents sand from sticking to it. Yes, that right, sand just slips off easily! Though it’s thinner and lighter weight than the […]
August 20, 2018
Coming October 26, 2018. A complete wellness gathering. Wellspring is a 3 day event that promises to address all aspects of wellness: personal, social, and global. From the folks that bring us the Wanderlust events, comes this inaugural concept hosted in Palm Springs, California. Features include 150 different classes, lectures, workshops and panels across fitness, […]
August 17, 2018
Now through October 21, 2018. Love art? Love the outdoors? Now you can enjoy both at the Art Safiental! Art Safiental is a collection of 14 works of contemporary art from artists all over the world scattered throughout the Safien Valley, about 2 hours drive from Zurich. This year more than twice as many installations are […]