Local CT Climbing: Deepwater Solo With Trailblazer’s Derek and Friend Silas Finch

by TonyDasilva June 13, 2012 Climb

Check out some awesome new footage from our New Haven store manager, Derek, with a friend of ours and amazing local artist, Silas Finch, taking on their first deepwater climbing solos.

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EVENT: Trailblazer and Toms Shoes Style Your Sole in Branford

by TonyDasilva June 4, 2012 Events
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Join us for a Style Your Sole with Trailblazer and Toms at the Branford Festival! Purchase a pair of TOMS on the day of the event and have a local artist customize your shoes!  Where: At our Branford store and the Branford Festival on the Green When: Saturday, June 16 Time: 1-4pm 1004 Main Street [...]

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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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New Haven Advocate Party With Trailblazer

by TonyDasilva May 24, 2012 In Stores
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We were excited to be honored with this year’s New Haven Advocate Reader’s Poll award for “Best Outdoor Outfitter”, once again. So, a few of us (Derek, Lauren, Chris, and Tony) went to the party this week to accept the award, eat some amazing food, have some drinks, and have some laughs. Below are some [...]

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE! 20% OFF PATAGONIA IN NEW HAVEN AND BRANFORD! 5/25 – 5/28

by TonyDasilva May 19, 2012 In Stores
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Our Branford ‘Give a Bike’ Event Adventure Pics With Adam and Christy

by TonyDasilva May 16, 2012 Camp
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Adam and Christy hosted an amazingly inspirational presentation last week, in our Branford store, that showcased some awesomely funny videos, mixed with great pics, and a point by point guide to their 50 state bike tour. They raised $25,000 for charity, biked all 50 United States,  and documented their journey through Christy’s blog and Adam’s [...]

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Trailblazer and Devil’s Gear Come Together in New Haven

by TonyDasilva May 3, 2012 Camp
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We teamed up with our friends over at Devil’s Gear this week and showcased some of our favorite gear along with some fun slacklining many of you enjoyed. - Tony Check out some pics from our afternoon together below.  

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The North Face Speaker Series With Mark Synnott Event PICS

by TonyDasilva May 2, 2012 Climb
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We had a blast last week with Mark Synnott at Prime Climb for another rendition of The North Face Speaker Series! Mark gave an inspiring and humorous account of his life and featured some tales from some of his favorite expeditions, as well as his heart felt losses along the way. Special thanks  to everyone who came, [...]

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Tuesday’s With Laura: Bike Touring the U.S.

by Laura May 1, 2012 Events
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* Join former staffer Adam Coppola and his wife Christy on May 9th at our Trailblazer Branford location where they will share stories and pictures about their charity cycling adventure through all 50 states! In early 2010 Adam and Christy Coppola decided over a sushi dinner they would take off for a year and bike over 12,000 miles [...]

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The North Face Speaker Series Featuring Rock Climber Mark Synnott 4/26

by TonyDasilva April 26, 2012 Camp

Trailblazer hosts an evening with The North Face athlete, rock climber Mark Synnott at Prime Climb, in Wallingford, CT, on April, 26. The North Face Never Stop Exploring Speaker Series – Mark Synnott presents Life on the Vertical Mark Synnott has a mission: seek out and climb the world’s most remote cliffs. For Mark, the [...]

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Win a Free Pair of TOMS on Our Facebook Page

by Laura April 10, 2012 Action Alerts
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For a chance to win a free pair of TOMS today, take a bare-feet picture of yourself or someone else and post it on our Facebook Page. Join us for a day without shoes for a chance to win a free pair of TOMS! Join people around the world and take your shoes off. As part of the [...]

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Review: The Saucony Kinvara 2

by TonyDasilva April 5, 2012 Barefoot Running
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Saucony has recently released the Kinvara 2, which our New Haven location has a fresh helping of. It’s the answer for those that want to either ease into minimalist running or just take one step towards it and stay put. I’m a runner, yes, but let me say I’m not out there daily. I’m a casual [...]

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The Horny Toad Spring 2012 Line is Here!

by TonyDasilva March 30, 2012 Hike
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We’ve just put up the entire Horny Toad Spring catalog online! In the mean time take a look at some fun picks —>  in this clip.  

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Why SUPERFEET? We Explain

by TonyDasilva March 18, 2012 Camp
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I’ve been a supporter of SUPERFEET for years, but I get questions all the time, as to why. Below, I’m placing two separate stylized explanations. 1. A wordless visual presentation that shows you specifics. 2. An in depth account as to why, where, when, backed up with more facts than you knew existed about the [...]

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Trailblazer, CitySeed, and Box 63′s Pint Night in New Haven (3/7)

by TonyDasilva March 7, 2012 Events
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That’s right! Trailblazer, CitySeed and Box 63 are teaming up for a night of entertainment for a great cause. Buy a $5 pint glass from our New Haven location and all of that will go to the CitySeed. And…the first fill up is FREE at Box 63! Check out the Pint Night schedule below: Raffle prizes and gift card giveaway at Trailblazer [...]

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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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Movie Night: Watch 127 Hours at Branford Trailblazer With Us

by TonyDasilva February 10, 2012 Events
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Join us Friday, February 24th, at 6:30 in the evening for our first movie night featuring 127 Hours! We’ll provide the popcorn, some refreshments, and a cozy setting for the evening. All you have to do is show up! Date: February 24th Time: 6:30 What: 127 Hours with friends and our staff. 1004 Main Street | Branford [...]

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