January 22, 2018
No cooking required! Our friends at Dave’s Gourmet have a delicious oatmeal called Overnight Oats, and you won’t need to spend the time cooking them to get the benefits of those heart-healthy oats. Available in single serving containers, just cover the oats with milk the night before, pop it in the refrigerator, and they will […]
January 22, 2018
Coming January 26, 2018. An evening adventure with the girls! Join REI Outdoor School for their Women’s Moonlight Snowshoe Tour in Washington’s Wenatche National Forest. The Cascade Range has received a lot of snow this season, and Blewett Pass is ideal for a snowshoe trek with its modest elevation gain. REI puts a little twist […]
January 19, 2018
Put a sock on it! A Velosock that is! This indoor bike cover is your solution to protecting your bike and your home. Made out of a super stretchy fabric, there’s a zipper that runs the length of the top of the bike so it’s easy to put on in less than 30 seconds. The […]
January 19, 2018
Layers, layers, and layers! That should be your mantra this winter, and our friends at ashmei have the perfect long sleeve baselayer for you. What makes the perfect baselayer? Answer: a snug fit, cuffed sleeves, and long length that traps a thin layer of air between you and your clothes to “insulate” you. And the superfine […]
January 19, 2018
Coming March 3, 2018. Cycling in the winter? Yes, as long as you have a fatbike! Head to Kingdom Trails in Vermont for the 7th annual WinterBike Fatbike Festival. Kingdom Trails is an all-season location with 25 miles of groomed trails for biking, snowshoeing, and nordic skiing in the winter and about 100 miles of […]
January 18, 2018
Waterproof to the max and so much more! Our friends at Red Ledge have a fantastic shell that is ideal for our Pacific Northwest weather, the Free Rein Jacket. The Free Rein (love the play on words!) is designed out of a water repellent finished fabric that is laminated with a coating, T-Core, that is […]
January 18, 2018
Various dates in 2018. An all-women’s ski camp at the number one ranked resort in North America! It’s the North Face Women’s Ski Camp held in beautiful British Columbia’s Whistler Blackcomb Resort. With over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, and three glaciers, the dual mountains ensure a skier’s paradise. These 2-day […]
January 17, 2018
Here’s a fun, portable food container for all your travels. The recently released GreenTraveler has 4 sealed compartments and a total volume capacity of 44 ounces. With so many compartments that are spill-proof, you can fit a whole meal in it from a drink, soup, sandwich, and dessert (oops, we mean fruit!). There’s even a […]
January 17, 2018
Not your typical jerky…this one is made from fruit! Yes, fruit, and it’s delicious! Our friends at Watermelon Road have taken the meat out of jerky and completely replaced it with a combination of fruits. Genius! Created in small, handmade batches, they take fresh, wholesome fruits and season them with spices, herbs, or citrus juices, […]
January 17, 2018
Coming May 14, 2018. Spring skiing and sailing in Iceland! The folks at Keely’s Ski Camp have coordinated this amazing combination for a lucky group of women. It’s a 6-day excursion with backcountry skiing in the remote West Fjords region of Iceland with accommodations onboard the expedition yacht, the Aurora which will be anchored in […]
January 16, 2018
A new kind of gluten free snack made with buckwheat…they’re called BuckWHAT! Noshes and Nosh Bars! Don’t be fooled by the name, there is no wheat in buckwheat, so it’s completely free of any gluten. Buckwheat is not a grain but actually a seed that is rich in protein and insoluble and resistant fiber, which […]
January 16, 2018
Yes, it’s cold outside, but how about a new pair of shoes to help you get into a “beachy” mood! Our friends at Indosole have designed a shoe that literally means “beach”. Their new Pantai Travel Shoes (pantai translate to beach, in Indonesian) are a fun espadrille style slip-on that is so easy-breezy on your […]
January 16, 2018
Coming February 25, 2018. The outdoors and chocolate…who could ask for a better combination! It’s the 29th Annual Chocolate Festival sponsored by the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation! Enjoy the 45 km network of trails through the beautiful New Hampshire countryside with views of Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the East. Along […]
January 12, 2018
Campfire fun! The next time you head out on a camping trip, bring along Wolf‘em Stick. This is a clever roasting stick with a knob at the end for cooking biscuits over an open flame. It can be extended up to 32 inches and has a hardwood rotary handle to continuously turn your food for even […]
January 12, 2018
Spray it on! The new Aquaphor Ointment Body Spray is so easy to use – just shake and spray. Though it is an ointment, it’s not an ointment in the traditional sense. There’s no oily mess. It’s a water-based formula that is light yet effective at treating dry skin and rough spots, like heels and […]
January 12, 2018
Coming January 15, 2018. Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr Day by enjoying a walking through Harlem, renowned as the center of African-American history and culture. Big Onion Walking Tours offers a 2 hour jaunt through the streets of Harlem visiting sites such as the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Striver’s Row, the Apollo Theater, The Schomburg Center for […]
January 11, 2018
Embrace the darkness! With the new book by Dean Regas, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, you will impress your Trailblazergirl-friends on your next camping trip with your stargazing knowledge! In an easy to follow format, this book focuses on the night sky in the mid-northern latitudes (e.g., between 25 and 55 degrees north […]
January 11, 2018
Start the year off right with an awesome addition to your TrailblazerGirl wardrobe! We’re super excited to share the Neve 16 Softshell Pants from our friends at Mountain Designs. As part of the Adventure Collection, these pants live up to their goal of cleverly crafted, multipurpose use. Designed out of a fabric that protects you […]
January 11, 2018
Various dates in January through March, 2018. Hit the slopes! Head to Park City, Utah for their Women’s Ultimate 4 Ski Lessons. Park City is a quaint mining town just east of Salt Lake City, and the resort has a massive 7,300 acres of skiable terrain, holding the title of most lift-served terrain in the […]
January 10, 2018
Going camping and have limited space? Replace 10 tools with 1! Our friends at Full Windsor recently developed The Muncher, a titanium multi-utensil that does so much more than allow you to munch! Weighing in at only 0.8 ounces, and it serves the purpose of a whopping 10 tools. A big bonus when space and […]
January 10, 2018
If you’re headed out to the backcountry, take a look at Lost and Stranded by Timothy Sprinkle before you embark on your adventure. The purpose of this book is two-fold: 1. highlight potential dangers; and 2. provide practical advice for specific situations. Each chapter includes a story, sometimes tragic, followed by detailed facts and information […]
January 10, 2018
Coming May 5 or May 26, 2018. Looking for a challenge? The Women V Cancer Ride the Night is a 100km cycling effort that helps to raise funds to fight women’s cancers. Starting in the heart of London, this all women event has you cycling a circular route starting and finishing at the Royal Windsor […]
January 9, 2018
Worth planning ahead! For your next breakfast, check out Mulberry Overnight Oats from the folks at Moon Juice, popular wellness stores based in Southern California. It’s recommended to soak this blend in nut or seed milk in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight (hence the name!). In the morning, you are treated […]