Trailblazer’s Storm Survival Kit

by TonyDasilva October 27, 2012 Gear Guide

We are in the midst of the quiet before the storm, so, this weekend, get prepared, ask questions, and suit up for this week’s incoming storm. Also, stop in to any of our locations and gear up! Here are some essentials below.

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Review: The North Face Women’s Cipher Hybrid Hoodie

by Trailblazer September 20, 2012 Gear Reviews
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Review: Women’s Cipher Hybrid Hoodie By: Karyn Choromanski I love rock climbing! Before this summer, I was strictly an indoor climber, so elements were never an issue. But this past July, I spent three weeks in the wilderness of the Wind River Range in Wyoming for an outdoor rock climbing course. Since the name of the location indicated [...]

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Spotlight: The North Face Novelty Nuptse II Vest

by TonyDasilva September 13, 2012 Gear Reviews

We get new gear and products in constantly here at Trailblazer, and though we can’t share every single item we get here, we can share some we’re most excited about. And this one is just in time for Fall! The North Face Novelty Nuptse II Vest (Price: $159.99) is a sleeveless version of everyone’s favorite classic [...]

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Staff Review: The Scarpa Vapor V Climbing Shoe

by TonyDasilva August 31, 2012 Climb
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By: Derek Humphrey - Manager of Trailblazer New Haven Break-in Time: 3-4 sessions Locations tested: Ten Sleep, WY (Big Horn Limestone) and Maple Canyon, UT (Conglomerate cobblestone) I had made these grand plans with my girlfriend and our friend Meghan to road trip out West and do some climbing. We were definitely going to Ten Sleep, WY, but [...]

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SPOTLIGHT: The North Face Blaze Jacket w/ FlashDry Technology

by TonyDasilva August 24, 2012 Gear Guide
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We’ve been showcasing The North Face’s new product technology, FlashDry, for a while now, and it’s finally here. So, let’s take a peek at one of our favorite new additions to The North Face line, The Blaze Jacket, that consists of a FlashDry lining. About The Blaze - Price: $179.99 The North Face Blaze Jacket  is a super [...]

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Review: The New Nike Free Run+ 3 Running Shoe

by TonyDasilva August 20, 2012 Barefoot Running
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Nike delivers their latest take on a lightweight, barefoot-like, running shoe with the new Nike Free Run+ 3: a low profile, super lightweight shoe that features a flex sole that mimics your natural stride. Having worked through earlier versions of the Nike Free Run, we can say that for those looking for both a running [...]

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Climbing Shoe Review: The Scarpa Vapor V

by Trailblazer August 14, 2012 Climb

By Trailblazer staffer: Nick Votto I’ve recently had the chance to try out the Scarpa Vapor V’s and I’ve been very impressed with the overall performance of this shoe. The specific model with dual Velcro straps, Scarpa also makes them in lace-up and slipper versions, all coming with the Vibram XS Grip rubber. Though they could be used [...]

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Running Tips

by Trailblazer June 5, 2012 Gear Reviews
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By: John Sahadi – Buyer While road-runners are getting lighter with their footwear choices; the trend is “hitting the trails” too. Before your next trail run , stop by one of our locations and try a pair on! When running trails, keep these tips in mind: Often, the terrain is more varied then the road. Keep [...]

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Three Men and a Kite: Trailblazer’s Soft Side

by TonyDasilva May 25, 2012 Gear Reviews
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Yup, three grown men, including myself, went on a nice little adventure last week where we test drove one of the many kites we have in stock, in our Branford and Mohegan Sun, locations. None of us had ever flown a kite before and we learned pretty quickly that the beach is the best place to [...]

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Trailblazer Interview With The North Face Athlete Jimmy Chin

by Laura May 11, 2012 Climb
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We are huge fans of Jimmy Chin. That goes without saying… Wait, I just said it.  Anyway, when we were given the opportunity to interview him we jumped on it. Huge thanks to Jimmy for being awesome enough to take the time and to The North Face for helping us reach him. – Tony Check out [...]

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TB’s Pick of the Week: The North Face Vicente Jacket

by TonyDasilva February 27, 2012 Gear Guide
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We get new gear and products in constantly here at Trailblazer, and though we can’t share every single item we get here, we can share some we’re most excited about. The North Face Vicente Jacket for Men is a technical piece from the TNF Summit Series. This jacket is made from a blend of recycled [...]

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Nearly 5000 miles of snow and ice in a MINI Cooper – This is Annette Murano on the ice road

by Laura February 23, 2012 Gear Guide
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Temperatures ranging from -40 to -70 degrees Fahrenheit, nearly 5000 miles of snowed-over roads, 230 of which are ice roads, a MINI Cooper and a series of comfortable accommodations along the way will be the only guaranteed constants in Annette Murano’s life for the next nine days. Annette is departing today from Seattle and heading north, way [...]

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The North Face Unveils Their New Technology: FlashDry

by TonyDasilva February 22, 2012 Gear Guide
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The North Face recently unveiled its Fall 2012 collection of equipment, apparel and footwear at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, calling attention to the science behind new products that solve the problems, like cold and wet, that athletes have been facing for generations. FlashDry, a technology innovation proprietary and exclusive to The [...]

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TB’s Pick of the Week: Marmot Mica Jacket

by TonyDasilva February 15, 2012 Camp

We get new gear and products in constantly here at Trailblazer, and though we can’t share every single item, we can share some we’re most excited about. This week it’s the new Marmot Mica Jacket.  The Marmot Mica Jacket for Men is made for traveling light in tough conditions. The Mica is 100% seam taped, waterproof, and [...]

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TB’s Pick of the Week: The North Face Slackline Fleece Jacket

by TonyDasilva February 13, 2012 Gear Reviews

We get new gear and products in constantly here at Trailblazer, and though we can’t share every single item, we can share some we’re most excited about. This week it’s the new The North Face Slackline Fleece Jacket.

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Introducing The North Face’s New “FlashDry™” Technology

by TonyDasilva January 6, 2012 Gear Guide
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I was lucky enough to see and try FlashDry ™, The North Face’s newest technology  first hand recently and was impressed. My mini review: I’ve used a FlashDry™ under layer sample on a few trail rides and noticed that the actual fabric did not retain moisture, at least I didn’t notice any. It was as if I was sweating and [...]

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Gift Guide: Cold Weather Comfort is Here

by TonyDasilva December 8, 2011 Gear Guide
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It’s the holiday season and if you’re like me, you still have some people that you can’t figure out what to get this year. Or maybe you want to take a break from the shopping for others and treat yourself to a little something to change things up. Either way, check out a few of [...]

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