Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Auden Schendler on Joy, Living Well, & His New Book, Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering our Soul (Ep.334)

November 25, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Auden and Jonathan talk about human purpose, the importance of joy and living well; and Auden spells out the need for systemic change — and not just token actions — to actually address climate change.

CARV Co-Founder Alex Jackson & Pro Skier Marcus Caston on Using New Tech to Ski Better & Have More Fun On Snow (Ep.323)

November 22, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’re geeking out with pro skier, Marcus Caston, and CARV co-founder, Alex Jackson, about CARV’s slick & sophisticated system that aims to help skiers improve their skiing and have more fun on snow. Fans of new tech, high edge angles, and / or skiing better, listen up.

10 Quick Stories, Ideas, Updates, & Reports from Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.333)

November 18, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks about skiing with an Olympic gold medalist on his first day back on snow; Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus; the outdoor sports equivalent of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul; and more. Give it a listen, then let us know your thoughts and ideas.

Moment Skis 24/25 Lineup with Luke Jacobson (Ep.319)

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson, about Moment’s latest skis; some former Moment skis; some other companies’ skis; why Hoji is a traitor(!!); and more.

Dr. Gloria Beim on the Paris Olympics; Pre-Season Training Advice; the Most Common Ski & Snowboard Injuries; & More (Ep.329)

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Dr. Gloria Beim, the head physician for the USA Olympic Team in Paris, is back to talk about her experience at the Paris games; pre-season training; the most common ski & snowboard injuries; and some of the things you can do to prevent them.

GEAR THERAPY: Elite Football Player Gets Back into Skiing (Ep.317)

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

BLISTER+ member, Pete Brantley, talks about getting back into skiing; playing football for the Oregon Ducks (and Chicago Bears!); poses his most-pressing gear questions; and gets Jonathan’s best recommendations.

ON3P Skis 24/25 Lineup with Scott Andrus (Ep.316)

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, about their 24/25 lineup, and we dive into the weeds about numerous aspects of ski design and ski manufacturing that you really won’t hear about anywhere else.

20 years ago this week, ’Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So on our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, we talk with Matchstick’s Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the behind-the-scenes insanity; the in-front-of-the-camera surprises; the incredible soundtrack; the styles of Seth Morrison & Hugo Harrisson; and more. You can watch the film on the Matchstick website, then check out our conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

Hugo Harrisson, Ingrid Backstrom, & Mark Abma on the 20th Anniversary of ‘Yearbook’ (Ep.23)

September 20, 2024September 17, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

20 years ago, ‘Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So last week we talked with Matchstick’s Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the making of the film, and today, we’re talking with three of the stars of the film, Hugo Harrisson, Ingrid Backstrom, and Mark Abma.

Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; & Olive Oil Candy, Part 2 (Ep.49)

September 4, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Mark Connell is the executive chef at PARC Aspen, and he’s back to talk about fine dining and the importance of tasting menus; what he learned at Alinea; the difference between striving for consistency vs. striving to be consistently good; and more.

The Pro’s Gear: Nikolai Schirmer (Ep.309)

August 16, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Niko and Jonathan have the great debate about pin bindings; learn about his approach to selecting gear; discuss the specific gear he’s currently using the most; when & why he prefers lightweight ski gear; and more.

Brendan Leonard on Ultra-Something (Ep.318)

July 31, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) is here to talk about junk food, foam rollers, lab mice, can’t-miss business ideas; and his fantastic new book, Ultra-Something.

New & Current Deals for BLISTER+ Members

December 16, 2024February 19, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Become a BLISTER+ member, save a lot of dough. Check out our newest deals, including 15% off RUX's unique gear-hauling & storage products, 20% off skis from 4FRNT, 15% off carbon wheels from We Are One, 40% off Mountain Sense's snow-safety courses, & dozens more!

LIVE: Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, Blister Summit Edition (Ep.296)

March 14, 2024February 12, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Last week at our Blister Summit, Cody and Jonathan recorded their first episode of Reviewing the News in front of a live audience, and it was great. Enjoy!

The Blister Speaker Series at Western

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

NEXT GUEST: On Tuesday, December 5th, Courtney Dauwalter, Salomon athlete and one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time, is coming to Western Colorado University for another installment of our Blister Speaker Series.

Blister's guide for the best skis for beginner skiers

Best Skis for Beginners: A Guide

September 23, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you are new to skiing — or just haven’t gone in a while — here is our guide to what you ought to look for in a ski, whether you are looking to rent or buy.

Glossary – Snowsports

December 15, 2023September 21, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Death Cookies? Coral Reef? Chalk? Directional vs. Playful Style? Can a ski be maneuverable but not nimble? There are a whole lot of ways to talk about snow and the different ways to slide down it. Check out our updated Glossary learn more about the sometimes foreign-sounding language of snowsports and ski reviews.

Blister weighs in on blacking out topsheets for ski tests

Blacked-Out Top Sheets & Objective Ski Testing

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

On our latest GEAR:30 podcast, we were discussing the best and worst practices for testing skis. This raised the question: would blacking out the top sheets of skis produce more objective results? Here is our take. Give it a read, and let us know what you think.

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Jonathan Ellsworth

Auden Schendler on Joy, Living Well, & His New Book, Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering our Soul (Ep.334)

CARV Co-Founder Alex Jackson & Pro Skier Marcus Caston on Using New Tech to Ski Better & Have More Fun On Snow (Ep.323)

10 Quick Stories, Ideas, Updates, & Reports from Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.333)

Moment Skis 24/25 Lineup with Luke Jacobson (Ep.319)

Dr. Gloria Beim on the Paris Olympics; Pre-Season Training Advice; the Most Common Ski & Snowboard Injuries; & More (Ep.329)

GEAR THERAPY: Elite Football Player Gets Back into Skiing (Ep.317)

ON3P Skis 24/25 Lineup with Scott Andrus (Ep.316)

Hugo Harrisson, Ingrid Backstrom, & Mark Abma on the 20th Anniversary of ‘Yearbook’ (Ep.23)

Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; & Olive Oil Candy, Part 2 (Ep.49)

The Pro’s Gear: Nikolai Schirmer (Ep.309)

Brendan Leonard on Ultra-Something (Ep.318)

New & Current Deals for BLISTER+ Members

LIVE: Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, Blister Summit Edition (Ep.296)

The Blister Speaker Series at Western

Best Skis for Beginners: A Guide

Glossary – Snowsports

Blacked-Out Top Sheets & Objective Ski Testing

2019-2020 Folsom Blister Pro 104

2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 88

2021-2022 Salomon S/Max 130 and S/Max 130 Carbon