August 1, 2018
Your new favorite travel companion on the trails and in the city! The Crossbody from our friends at Cedar Ravine is a fine example of their goal of designing products that represent an easy-going relaxed lifestyle. We love a good crossbody bag because it’s hands-free and secure with no worry of it slipping off your shoulder. […]
August 1, 2018
Coming August 11, 2018. Find you inner goddess at the JustBreatheYoga Goddess Yoga Retreat! This 7 night/8 day retreat is held at the Soulshine Oasis in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. Highlights include daily yoga in an open air studio, a one-hour massage, a cycling ride through the countryside, an organic cooking class, a traditional […]
July 31, 2018
Sshhh…it’s a secret, but we’ll share them with you! Backpacker Magazine and Destinations Editor, Maren Horjus have found some of the not-so-well-known (at least up until now!), best hikes in the United States and are sharing them with us in their new book, Backpacker Hidden Gems, 100 Greatest Undiscovered Hikes Across America. The book is […]
July 31, 2018
A very popular hike for Seattleites. If you’re visiting the Emerald City and itching to escape to fresh air and nature, then drive about 35 miles east to the Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area for a hike that affords 360 degree views of the Cascades including Mount Si and Mount Washington. Owing its name to an early Seattle pioneer […]
July 30, 2018
Dots up and out! In an assortment of fun colors, Food Guard Lids are an eco-friendly way to store your food. No more wasteful single-use plastic wrap or searching to find the right sized container and lid. These are food grade silicone rounds with a bit of stickiness that are so handy to cover your […]
July 30, 2018
Coming September 8, 2018. Ride through the High Sierra! The Mammoth Gran Fondo takes you through some of the most scenic vistas in southern California. This competitive road biking event consists of 3 distances: the 102 Mile Gran Fondo, 70 Mile Medio, and 42 Mile Piccolo. Starting and finishing in the Village at Mammoth, expect a […]
July 27, 2018
A moveable, floating island! No, it’s not a prop for some science fiction movie, it’s Copenhagen CPH-Ø1, a hand made wooden platform with a living linden tree floating in Copenhagen’s inner harbor. This 65 square foot island is the first of several that will make up a “Parkipelago” – a new concept in public spaces in the […]
July 27, 2018
Cookies! The TrailblazerGirl team has a big sweet tooth (well, more like teeth!), but it’s a guilty pleasure that we try to treat ourselves with only once in a while. Now, we don’t have to feel guilty, because the folks at The Protein Cookie Company have a cookie that fits into a healthy lifestyle! One giant […]
July 26, 2018
Classic white sneakers with a twist! As promised, we’re back with another fantastic shoe from our friends at People Footwear – The Stanley Knit. With a timeless style and a slight twist, these shoes have a digitally-knitted upper. Yes, knitted, so they have a bit of stretch to them which makes them form fitting and […]
July 26, 2018
So much more than a walk…it’s an experience! Vallea Lumina is a multimedia journey through the old-growth forest of Cougar Mountain courtesy of a collaboration between Moment Factory and The Adventure Group (yes, the folks that brought us Superfly Ziplines!). Starting at sundown, take the complementary shuttle from Whistler Village and prepare to be amazed with […]
July 25, 2018
Step up your TrailblazerGirl wardrobe with the Phillips from our friends at People Footwear! Summer means getting outdoors and walking everywhere, and this Vancouver-based company knows what it takes. The Phillips is a super-duper lightweight casual shoe that is comfortable right out of the box. It’s thanks to their innovative Skylite EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate, […]
July 25, 2018
Coming September 15 and 22, 2018. Get your ohm on! Join Balance Yoga Retreat in Croatia for a weeklong holiday focussing on hatha and vinyasa flow. Croatia has over a thousand islands off it’s coast, and this retreat takes place on the island of Vis, an isolated island with rugged coasts, sandy beaches, and vineyards, known […]
July 24, 2018
Attention all budding astronomers! Recently released, the new book from author, Dean Regas, 100 Things to See in the Southern Night Sky, will be your guide to identifying and viewing planets, satellites, meteors, constellations, and more when you are in the southern hemisphere. Unlike his previous book, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, which focusses on […]
July 24, 2018
Take a walk on the wild side at the Wild Walk! This treetop adventure, located at The Wild Center in the Adirondack forest, is a quarter mile network of walkways high among the trees. Designed to give visitors an appreciation of the natural world by transforming the forest into a living, breathing, learning landscape, you’ll be delighted […]
July 23, 2018
Let them eat cake! As long as it’s the Confetti Cake Crunch from the folks at ProSupps MyBar! Not your ordinary protein bar, these bars are made with whey protein isolate, concentrate, and hydrolysate. What does that mean for you? It means that the protein you get is the best source of protein available – […]
July 23, 2018
Coming September 22, 2018. Here’s a foodie race that pays homage to the corndog and other iconic fair foods! Head to the Tulsa State Fair for the 5K Corndog Classic. Choose from 3 fun events: the Challenge 5K, where you’ll nosh on mini chicken and waffles, mini orange juice (or mimosa for those 21 and over) […]
July 20, 2018
Spoil yourself with 5-star luxury! Kata Rocks is the ultimate in oceanfront resort living with 34 stunning villas perched along the mountainside overlooking Kata Beach and the deep blue Andaman Sea. Each sky villa boast uninterrupted ocean views, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor terrace with a generous private infinity pool, fully-fitted kitchens, living […]
July 20, 2018
Tired of swimmer’s hair? You know, that chlorine smell that you just can’t get rid of after a swim in the pool. We found a solution for this problem…SwimSpray. With a patented technology that uses Vitamin C to neutralize and remove the chlorine, you can say bye-bye to the smell and the damage that comes […]
July 19, 2018
Are you nuts about cashews? We definitely are! Rich, buttery, sweet cashews are technically seeds of the cashew “apple” and are loaded with heart healthy benefits, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber. The folks at Macaw! Foods are showcasing this comma-shaped powerhouse in the form of delicious, freshly ground organic cashew butter in their Gourmet Protein Bars. Adding […]
July 19, 2018
Coming October 28, 2018. Food and wine on two wheels! The folks at Women’s Quest have a 6 day getaway titled, the Sonoma Cycling and Yoga Adventure Retreat. Grab your girlfriends and head to Sonoma Valley in California for some fabulous road cycling, winery visits and education, yoga, hiking amongst the redwoods, walking the beaches, […]
July 18, 2018
Don’t settle. Imagine all your favorite ingredients in your next energy bar. Now you can get exactly what you want with the custom bars from The Bar Shack! There are 3 different Build-a-Bars to choose from: Protein Bars, Gourmet Protein Bars, and “Cheat Day” Dessert Bars. They all start with one of three bases: soft […]
July 18, 2018
Alpine glaciers, green valleys, pristine lakes, medieval castles, steepled churches, vineyards, and more await in the South Tyrol region of Italy. And a unique hotel as well… La Vimea is the first vegan hotel in Italy. Complete with gabled roof and balconies, this adults only hotel offers guests a sustainable and responsible lifestyle. Not only does the […]
July 17, 2018
The snack with crunch! Our friends at Enlightened have “enlightened” unhealthy snack foods with a healthy, high protein snack that has four times the protein, five times the fiber and one third the fat of potato chips. They created their yummy snacks with broad beans. Broad beans? You may know them as fava, butter, horse, […]
July 17, 2018
Instagram-worthy vistas! Located about an hour’s drive from Whistler Village in Beautiful British Columbia, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park consists of 3 turquoise, glacier-fed lakes, simply named Lower, Middle and Upper Joffre Lakes. Each one is more special than the last, and their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by “rockflour” – or glacial silt – […]