November 10, 2016
Not the tree house of your childhood! Treat yourself to the Tree House at Imanta Resorts in Punta de Mita, just a short drive from Puerto Vallarta International Airport. This secluded eco-resort is set on a 250-acre jungle preserve and the pinnacle of privacy is the Tree House with its gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. Three stories, multi-level viewing decks, […]
November 10, 2016
Dress up your life organically…with Newman’s Own Organics! The salad dressing line is the latest and greatest to be added to the other fantastic products from Newman’s Own, Inc, founded by actor Paul Newman in 1982. This company commendably commits all their profits to deserving charities around the world such as those that encourage philanthropy and […]
November 10, 2016
Coming January 27, and March 6, 2017. Snow is falling and they’re also making snow. Definitely by January, there will be plenty of fluffy white stuff at Sugarbush Resort for the Women’s Discovery Camp. It’s a fun multi-day ski and ride camp just for us ladies. Each participant will receive customized lessons with demos, video analysis, […]
November 9, 2016
Good and good for you! The GFB Bites and Bars are delightfully yummy snacks, and you certainly won’t miss the gluten. Both the bites and the bars are certified gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and kosher. Plus they are free of soy, dairy, trans-fats, and cholesterol. You can feel good about eating these because they are made […]
November 9, 2016
The Doctor is in…Not that Doctor (sorry Time Lord-lovers!) but the Shock Doctor, the leader in sports protection and performance that so many athletes and sports enthusiasts rely on. We tried their SVR Compression Socks, and we think that reputation is well deserved. These medium weight socks are designed out of a moisture wicking, knit […]
November 9, 2016
Coming December 2, 2016. Ready for ski season? Check out the Ski Dazzle Show held for 3 days at the Los Angeles Convention Center for all your winter sports needs. Great deals start with your admission ticket with 6 resorts offering your choice of a free lift ticket or a two-for-one lift ticket or a […]
November 8, 2016
Know what you are putting in your mouth! When you pop a piece of gum in our mouth, do you realize that it could contain a “gum base” that has a bunch of synthetic ingredients including some of the same components used in the manufacture of car tires, plastic bottles, and white glue? Yuck! Well, you won’t have […]
November 8, 2016
Oh-so true to their name! Our friends at UR Sportswear shared their Comfy Top Capri with us, and yes, they are comfy! We love the wide waistband that stays put (and holds things in!) during all our yoga moves, spin classes, running sessions, hiking treks, and jaunts about town. The small, zippered pocket at the […]
November 8, 2016
Coming February 3, 2017. Know which resort had the world’s first ski lift? No, it wasn’t in Europe. It was Sun Valley, Idaho back in 1936. This low-key resort with big star power has over 2000 acres of skiable area over Bald and Dollar mountains and summit elevations of 9,150 feet and 6,638 feet, respectively. Grab your best TrailblazerGirl-friends […]
November 7, 2016
Seaweed…it’s not just for sushi! Our friends at The Seaweed Bath Co. have developed a line of skincare and haircare products based on the special powers of seaweed. No matter how hard we work, sometimes we still experience the dreaded cellulite, and fortunately, The Seaweed Bath Co.’s Detox Cellulite Cream is a miracle worker! This […]
November 7, 2016
Handmade Italian style and quality. Our friends at Santini have designed and created high performance cycling and triathlon clothing since 1965, and their Argo kit is their latest achievement. The matching top and shorts are constructed out of a new polyester fiber that provides better UV protection, moisture management, and comfortable coverage than the typical polyester fabric. […]
November 7, 2016
Coming March 12, 2017. Participate in the largest, timed cycling event in the world. It’s the Cape Town Cycle Tour which will celebrate its 40th year with 35,000 cyclists! Started in 1978 with only 525 riders, the goal was to raise awareness about cycling safety and to lobby for bike paths in Cape Town. It has […]
November 5, 2016
Turn any pair of goggles into something special! With GogglePal, just attach it to your current pair of goggles and revel in an augmented reality world with displays of your performance stats, location of friends, virtual treasures, and games. A real-time head up display (HUD) with an unobtrusive dashboard shows information such as your speed, calories burned, total number […]
November 5, 2016
Yippee – it’s time to strap on your skis or board and hit the slopes! Yes, it’s not even Thanksgiving and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is already open and has been open since October 21st! With an average snowfall of 350 inches annually, A-Basin, aka the Legend, enjoys an extended season by often being the […]
November 5, 2016
Why drink just plain water? Put some zing in it with the Citrus Zinger! From the smart folks who brought us Aqua Zinger, comes a new bigger and better Zinger. The Biggie carries a whopping 36 ounces of flavored water with a flip-open straw and easy carrying loop. Pop in half a grapefruit (yes, it’s big […]
November 3, 2016
Treat yourself…sleep in luxury! The SilkCut Pajamas Set from our friends at Tani is as velvety and lavish as silk, but so much better than silk. That’s because they are designed out of a special fabric called Micro Modal Air that is softer than silk and more breathable, plus it’s moisture wicking. You won’t get overheated, and you’ll stay […]
November 3, 2016
Like drinking from a bottle of California sunshine! Calfia Farms has some delicious tasting juices featuring the bountiful, fresh produce from the company’s namesake state, California. Choose from fresh flavors like Orange, Tangerine, Meyer Lemon, Ginger Limeade, Tart Cherry Lemonade, and the Agua Fresca flavors, Watermelon Ginger Lime and Strawberry Basil. A sublime mix of sweet and tart, […]
November 3, 2016
A TrailblazerGirl’s paradise! Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon is an impressive sight with towering rocks and a winding river (aptly named, Crooked River!), making it a popular backdrop for movies like Wild, Swordfish, The Postman, and a John Wayne western called Rooster Coburn. But the real star of the show are the tuff and basalt […]
November 2, 2016
Love coconut? We do, and we think you’ll love the UnGranola Bars from our friends at Coconut Secret. They are absolutely delicious! These organic, crunchy bars are made from coconut flakes and sweetened with coconut nectar. They have a low glycemic index, which means they are more slowly digested, absorbed and metabolised and cause a lower and slower […]
November 2, 2016
Power up your TrailblazerGirl adventures with PWR! Our friends at Knog (you recall them…that great company with the cool bike products!) have developed PWR, a new eco-system of outdoor products using one power source. It looks like a super idea: a single battery source that can be interchanged to power a Bluetooth speaker, a camping lantern, a 300 lumen headtorch, […]
November 2, 2016
Various dates in 2017. Winter biking? Yes! Join Exodus Travels for their 8-day Fat Biking in Finland tour. If you are new to fat bikes, they are similar to mountain bikes except they are fitted with wide tires (usually 4 inches) designed for low ground pressure to allow riding on soft unstable terrain, such as snow, sand, bogs […]
November 1, 2016
A toast…to Q Drinks! After you’re finished your TrailblazerGirl adventures for the day and are ready to sit back and relax, check out Q Drinks, the cocktail sodas that are so good they don’t need to be mixed with alcohol (but feel free to if you like!). Offering tonic water, ginger ale, ginger beer, club soda, […]
November 1, 2016
The salmon are in season…and they’re in the bag! Our friends at Dear North, have found a way to make it so you salmon-lovers need never be without the delicious taste of salmon. Their tasty Alaska Salmon Bites are wild-caught Coho salmon that is hot smoked and dehydrated, making them shelf stable for 12 months. Just […]
November 1, 2016
It’s election time here at TrailblazerGirl! Starting today and continuing until Wednesday, November 23rd, TrailblazerGirl is inviting everyone (that means you!) to vote on your favorite getaways, hiking, running and outdoor gear, cool clothing and everything else from 2016. How to vote? It’s super simple because we’re using our friends at Facebook to help… 1. Visit TrailblazerGirl’s […]