Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Zach Guy, the lead forecaster for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center, goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss the science of snow, the art of avalanche forecasting, and what every backcountry traveler can be sending in to their local avy center to help them produce more accurate forecasts.

Backcountry Travel, Snow Science, & the Art of Avalanche Forecasting (Ep.161)

February 1, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Zach Guy, the lead forecaster for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center, about the science of snow, the art of avalanche forecasting, and what every backcountry traveler can be sending in to their local avy center to help them produce more accurate forecasts.

Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound Ski Shop in Girdwood Alaska goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss the 20/21 ski season in Alaska, gear they've been liking in Alaska, and more

Shop Talk: Powder Hound, Girdwood, AK (Ep.133)

January 29, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Eric Helmbrecht, owner of Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop is back on the show to talk about this season in Girdwood; Fizz Nation; some of the gear that he and his staff are particularly high on this season; and, of course, we had to talk about Juras.

PeopleForBikes President & CEO, Jenn Dice goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas podcast to discuss what PeopleForBikes does, what it's like lobbying for bike legislature, working with the new Biden administration, and more

PeopleForBikes President & CEO, Jenn Dice (Ep.50)

January 28, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

PeopleForBikes is one of the most important organizations in the bike world that you might not be too familiar with. So we caught up with Jenn Dice to talk about what the organization is up to; working with a new administration; and what each of us can do to get involved.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Tecnica Cochise 130 for Blister

Flash Review: 21/22 Tecnica Cochise 130

April 9, 2025January 26, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Update 1.26.21: Jonathan Ellsworth adds some more thoughts after skiing the new Cochise 130 with more skis.

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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Jan 2021) (Ep.160)

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the first Winter Summit of K2 by the Sherpa and Nepali team, including Nirmal Purja; TNF x Gucci collab; mountain-town dynamics; Sam Anthamatten vs Cody on the SHIFT binding; our inaugural Blister Summit; and more.

2021-2022 Tecnica Cochise 130

January 26, 2021January 22, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Tecnica Cochise was one of the first boots designed to offer alpine-boot downhill performance with uphill capability, and they’re overhauling it for 21/22. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to see what they’ve changed and how the new boot compares to the current market.

Atomic Ski Boot Product Manager, Matt Manser, goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss Atomic new's Professional series of Hawx boots and Mimic liners, Atomic's new Dual Strap, ski boot heel pockets, ski boot liner tongues, why plug boots are not a thing, and more

A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 5: Heel Pockets, Tongue Volume, & Atomic’s new Hawx Ultra & “Professional” Liners & Dual Strap (Ep.132)

January 22, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Product Manager of Atomic Ski Boots, Matt Manser, is back to talk about heel pockets and tongue volume and Luke Koppa’s feet and how plug boots are not a thing and Atomic’s new Hawx Ultra and their new “Professional” Series of Liners and Dual Straps.

Mike Foote goes on Blister's Off The Couch podcast to discuss his and Rob Krar's FKT on the Rim to Rim to Rim Alt route of the Grand Canyon; his favorite books and reading habits; directing races in 2021; and more

Mike Foote on His Grand Canyon R2R2R ALT FKT; Race Directing; & Reading (Ep.79)

January 19, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Mike Foote, who on 12.31.20, headed out with fellow The North Face athlete, Rob Krar, to attempt an FKT of the Rim to Rim to Rim “alt” route of the Grand Canyon. So we get Mike’s version of the event, and then go on to discuss a whole lot more.

Andrew Alexander King goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss his Between Worlds project, trying to become the first African American to climb the highest mountain and volcano on each continent, and much more

Andrew Alexander King & The Between Worlds Project (Ep.159)

January 18, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Andrew Alexander King is an explorer, alpinist, climber, and surfer who was born in Detroit; has climbed over 50 different mountains around the world from Kilimanjaro to the highest mountain in the Atlantic, Indian, and the Pacific Ocean; is currently aiming to become the first African American to climb the highest mountain and volcano on each continent; and is the founder of the The Between Worlds Project.

Shop Talk: Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, VT (Ep.131)

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talked with Megan Shenton, the head of the ski dept. at Outdoor Gear Exchange, about how this ski season is going so far in New England; the history of Outdoor Gear Exchange; some of her personal favorite gear and some of the OGE staff’s favorite products; and more.

Deep Dive: J Skis Hotshot

January 15, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We compare the Hotshot to the Dynastar M-Free 108, ON3P Woodsman 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Deathwish, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Whitedot Altum 104, Salomon QST 106, K2 Reckoner 102, Line Sir Francis Bacon, Sego Big Horn 106, Black Crows Atris, Volkl Revolt 104, 4FRNT Devastator, Season Nexus, Volkl Katana 108, & Shaggy's Ahmeek 105.

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Yoann Barelli goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas podcast to discuss his move to Guerrilla Gravity, his work at Barelli Concepts, his plans for 2021 and beyond, and more

Yoann Barelli on his move to Guerrilla Gravity; Coaching; Comfort Zones; & More (Ep.49)

November 17, 2021January 14, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Yoann Barelli about his new partnership with Guerrilla Gravity; the coaching he’s now doing at Barelli Concepts; his background; comfort zones; and a whole lot more.

The 2021 Blister Summit

February 16, 2021January 12, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We are pleased to invite you to a new event in the snowsports world: the Blister Summit at Mt. Crested Butte.

Ed Roberson goes on Blister's Off The Couch podcast to discuss The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k, his Mountain & Prairie podcast, and more

Ed Roberson on The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k (Ep.78)

January 12, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Ed Roberson is the creator of The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k; the host of the excellent Mountain & Prairie podcast; and the author of a fantastic Books Recommendation series. So Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth talked to Ed about all of the above, and more.

Sam Anthamatten goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss filming La Liste 2: Everything or Nothing; his career on the Freeride World Tour; His gear preferences; & More

Sam Anthamatten on Steep Skiing, La Liste 2, the FWT, & Gear Choices (Ep.158)

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Sam Anthamatten does things in the mountains that few skiers do, and in this conversation, you’ll get a better sense of the background and the trajectory that helped Sam get to where he is today. We also get an update from Sam on the status of La Liste 2; we talk about the process of flashing massive, big-mountain lines; and more.

Drew Kelly, Luke Koppa, & Jonathan Ellsworth discuss on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast the new Volkl M6 Mantra & Secret 96; Head Monster 108 vs. Volkl Katana 108; Movement Alp Tracks 106, GO 106 Ti, & Fly Two 115

New Volkl Mantra M6; Burly Chargers; & Movement Skis (Ep.130)

December 22, 2021January 8, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth offer their initial thoughts on the new Volkl Mantra M6 & Secret 96; reviewer, Drew Kelly, makes his GEAR:30 debut to compare the Volkl Katana 108 vs the HEAD Monster 108 vs the Blizzard Cochise 106; Luke discusses some of the Movement skis he’s been getting time on; & more.

Gear of the Year, 2020 (Ep.48)

January 4, 2024January 7, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister’s bike editor, David Golay, talks about some of the gear he’s recently been testing; some of the most surprising products of the past year; some of the standout products of 2020; and a few predictions for 2021.

On the Blister Podcast, several Blister reviewers discuss their highlights of 2020, and some of their resolutions and predictions about 2021

Reviewers’ 2020 Highlights & 2021 Resolutions (Ep.157)

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For our first Blister Podcast of 2021, we asked a few of our reviewers to share one highlight of the past year; one thing they’re most looking forward to in 2021; and one new year’s resolution. We got quite a range of answers — and apparently Kristin Sinnott and Jonathan Ellsworth will be starting up a new reality TV show? Please enjoy, and Happy New Year!

On Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast, Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the ski gear that impressed them the most during 2020, the new 4FRNT Devastator, Sego Big Horn 106, Renoun Endurance 88, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, and more

Gear of the Year, 2020 (Ep.129)

January 4, 2024January 1, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth talk about some of the skis they’ve recently been testing; name some of the most surprising products of 2020 and some of the standout products of 2020; offer a few gear predictions for 2021; and end with what they’re celebrating this week.

In the December, 2020 edition of Reviewing the News with Cody Townsend on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the Queens Gambit, who is getting into avalanche accidents, Ski Media, Magnus Carlsen, and more

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Dec 2020) (Ep.156)

December 28, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Towsend and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about chess & The Queen’s Gambit; savants & skier savants; ski media; political appointees; avalanche accidents; Cody’s new film, The Mountain Why; and more.

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