BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Gear of the Century, Part 2 (Ep.376)
What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30, and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding.
Win Goggles and Sunglasses from Roka!
This week, THREE winners of our Gear Giveaway will each get a pair of Roka’s new goggles — and a pair of their sunglasses! Enter before January 9th for your chance to win.
1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
It’s finally time to dive into one of the most commonly debated topics in ski gear — the true, do-everything, 1-ski quiver. After much hand-wringing and weighing of compromises, several of our reviewers are ready to weigh in with their picks.
Deep Dive: Yeti LTe
We compare the Yeti LTe to the Yeti SB 160, Yeti MTe, Santa Cruz Bullit, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle AM, Mondraker Dune XR, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Norco Sight VLT.
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Yeti LTe
Is Yeti’s LTe a one-dimensionally burly, game-on, downhill-focused eMTB, or does it also have a civilized side that makes it approachable to a wider audience? Check out our Full review for our take.
Flash Review: 25/26 Blizzard Zero G 96
We’ve been logging laps on the newest version of Blizzard’s longstanding touring ski — here’s what has stood out so far.
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2025-2026 Blizzard Zero G 96
Blizzard has updated their Zero G series of lightweight backcountry touring skis. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new Blizzard Zero G 96.
2025 Red Bull Rampage Winner, Hayden Zablotny (Ep.307)
Hayden Zablotny went from being relatively unknown to winning Red Bull Rampage. Hayden joins us to talk about his unconventional path to victory.
2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
Which two skis would you use for all the skiing you do? Would the answer change if you only rode chairlifts? What if you only skied in the backcountry? What if you didn’t know *where* you’d be skiing? Here are more of our reviewers’ answers to these questions — take a look and let us know what you would pick.
Our Reviewers’ 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities, Part 1 (Ep.95)
As we wrap up 2025, we are once again sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers this past year, and we’re revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2026.
Flash Review: Kavenz VHP G2
We’ve long been fans of the standard Kavenz VHP 16, having tested a couple of different versions over the years, and now we’re spending time on the gearbox version. Here’s our early take on how it stacks up.
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Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins (Ep.389)
On 12.27.25, the Telluride Ski Patrol went on strike. Chuck Horning, the owner of Telluride Ski Resort, then closed the ski area indefinitely. So what is going on in Telluride? What does it mean for the town and its residents? And what does this strike — and others — say about the current state of mountain towns and the ski-resort industry?
Aenomaly Switchgrade Pro Seat Angle Adjuster
Aenomaly has a new version of their Switchgrade seat angle adjuster, with a wider adjustment range, more angle settings, and additional adjustability. Check out the new Switchgrade Pro.
Flash Review: 25/26 DPS Pisteworks 94
We’ve started our long-term testing of the Pisteworks 94, a collaboration between DPS and Ted Ligety, and things are off to a very interesting start.
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BLISTER+ Coverage is Expanding on January 1, 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, we’re adding an additional 20 outdoor activities covered by BLISTER+, bringing the number up to 50 outdoor activities that are covered globally. Here are the details.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Gear of the Century, Part 2 (Ep.376)
What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30, and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding.
Win Goggles and Sunglasses from Roka!
This week, THREE winners of our Gear Giveaway will each get a pair of Roka’s new goggles — and a pair of their sunglasses! Enter before January 9th for your chance to win.
1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
It’s finally time to dive into one of the most commonly debated topics in ski gear — the true, do-everything, 1-ski quiver. After much hand-wringing and weighing of compromises, several of our reviewers are ready to weigh in with their picks.
Deep Dive: Yeti LTe
We compare the Yeti LTe to the Yeti SB 160, Yeti MTe, Santa Cruz Bullit, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle AM, Mondraker Dune XR, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Norco Sight VLT.
Yeti LTe
Is Yeti’s LTe a one-dimensionally burly, game-on, downhill-focused eMTB, or does it also have a civilized side that makes it approachable to a wider audience? Check out our Full review for our take.
Flash Review: 25/26 Blizzard Zero G 96
We’ve been logging laps on the newest version of Blizzard’s longstanding touring ski — here’s what has stood out so far.
2025-2026 Blizzard Zero G 96
Blizzard has updated their Zero G series of lightweight backcountry touring skis. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new Blizzard Zero G 96.
2025 Red Bull Rampage Winner, Hayden Zablotny (Ep.307)
Hayden Zablotny went from being relatively unknown to winning Red Bull Rampage. Hayden joins us to talk about his unconventional path to victory.
2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
Which two skis would you use for all the skiing you do? Would the answer change if you only rode chairlifts? What if you only skied in the backcountry? What if you didn’t know *where* you’d be skiing? Here are more of our reviewers’ answers to these questions — take a look and let us know what you would pick.
Our Reviewers’ 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities, Part 1 (Ep.95)
As we wrap up 2025, we are once again sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers this past year, and we’re revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2026.
Flash Review: Kavenz VHP G2
We’ve long been fans of the standard Kavenz VHP 16, having tested a couple of different versions over the years, and now we’re spending time on the gearbox version. Here’s our early take on how it stacks up.
Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins (Ep.389)
On 12.27.25, the Telluride Ski Patrol went on strike. Chuck Horning, the owner of Telluride Ski Resort, then closed the ski area indefinitely. So what is going on in Telluride? What does it mean for the town and its residents? And what does this strike — and others — say about the current state of mountain towns and the ski-resort industry?