Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Ep. 44: '180° South: Conquerors of the Useless' w/ Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth

‘180° South: Conquerors of the Useless’ w/ Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.44)

July 8, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What film has had the greatest impact on Blister’s managing editor, Luke Koppa? This one. It details the adventures, friendship, & philosophies of Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tomkins; it documents Jeff Johnson’s attempt to retrace their 1968 trip to Patagonia; & more.

America’s Founding Spirit & the Most Important Distillery You’ve Never Heard Of (Ep.72)

June 4, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Brandy doesn’t get the love that it deserves, given that it was America’s founding spirit, and no category has a bigger folk hero tied to it (Johnny Appleseed, anyone?). Today, we’re talking about all things brandy with Clear Creek Distillery.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, April / May 2025 (Ep.359)

June 2, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss Rob Katz’s return as the CEO of Vail; what’s going on with REI; the sale of Pieps; the latest way to speed up Mt. Everest; the Most Canadian News; the return of the Blister Book Club; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

Breaking News: Revel Bikes is Back — and So is Revel Founder, Adam Miller (Ep.275)

May 21, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

After announcing just a few weeks ago that it was shutting down operations, Revel Bikes is back. And Revel’s founder, Adam Miller, is back. So, how did this all happen? And what happens next? Jonathan Ellsworth talks with Adam Miller to get the whole story.

Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones (Ep.68)

May 2, 2025April 30, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Andrew Jones has spent decades planting vines for other people — some of the biggest names in California. But then his side project turned into Field Recordings, and that has grown into one of the most talked-about labels in the country. Here, Andrew talks with us about nursery hustle, breaking the rules, and why wine should be fun, not fussy.

When Sh!t Hits the Fan / How to Recreate Responsibly, with Nick Russell, Bjarne Salen, Drew Petersen, & Dr. Gloria Beim (Ep.354)

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today, an all-star lineup of guests share their stories of times when things went wrong in the mountains, and also share some of their best advice and tips to respond to such moments — or, ideally, avoid them altogether. If you recreate in the mountains, please listen.

On our CRAFTED podcast, Jonathan talks with Blister reviewer & Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, about her lifelong love of ice cream; what we should know about making ice cream at home; and why she always hunts for small-batch ice cream when she’s traveling.

Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kristin Sinnott, on Making Homemade Ice Cream (Ep.67)

April 23, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with Blister reviewer & Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, about her lifelong love of ice cream; what we should know about making ice cream at home; and why she always hunts for small-batch ice cream when she’s traveling.

Mountain Gazette’s Mike Rogge on the Natural Selection Ski Comp; Old Gear; “Outdoor” Movies; & More (Ep.353)

April 23, 2025April 21, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, is back to talk about Travis Rice’s Natural Selection SKI comp; the virtues of crappy old gear; Jim Morrison’s trip report in the new issue of Mountain Gazette; Mike’s unorthodox picks for movies to cover on Blister Cinematic; & more.

2025-2026 Völkl Mantra 84

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the brand-new Völkl Mantra 84.

Highlights from Blister Summit 2025 w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Kristin Sinnott (Ep.348)

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We just wrapped up another outstanding Blister Summit, so Blister Summit Director, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth caught up to share a few of their favorite moments, discuss the new things that took place this year (including the DJ set / dance party that broke out in Blister HQ); and talk about the future of the event.

The Future of the Outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, & the Outdoor Industry with Paul Forward (Ep.342)

January 21, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In the future, will we still have public lands? Will new economic policies crash the outdoor industry? Will a popular drug actually get more people outside? And will we all soon be ski touring on e-skis (just as more and more people are riding e-bikes)?

After a great day of skiing together, Jonathan recorded a GEAR:30 conversation with Jake Stevens (Rossignol’s Winter Sports Equipment Director for North America) about world-cup race skis vs. recreational skis: what do they have in common; how do they incorporate technological advances; and what are the available options between skis designed to win gold medals and those designed to have fun on the weekends with your family and friends? It’s a conversation that is guaranteed to get you thinking about various approaches to the mountain — and your own approach to sliding around on snow.

From World-Cup Race Skis to Recreational Skis & Everything In Between w/ Rossignol’s Jake Stevens (Ep.331)

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with Jake Stevens (Rossignol’s Winter Sports Equipment Director for North America) about world-cup race skis vs. recreational skis: what do they have in common; how do they incorporate technological advances; and what are all the options out there?

Blister reviews the updated Nordica Enforcer 94.

2024-2025 Nordica Enforcer 94

January 6, 2025December 30, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the updated Nordica Enforcer 94.

On our latest GEAR:30 podcast, Luke and Jonathan discuss some of the frontside skis they’ve been on recently; why choosing the right frontside ski requires as much consideration as any other type of ski; and they give an update on how they’ve been using the CARV system (so far) to enhance their ski reviews.

Reviewer Reports: Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.328)

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Luke and Jonathan discuss some of the frontside skis they’ve been on; why choosing the right frontside ski requires as much consideration as any other type of ski; and they give an update on how they’ve been using the CARV system (so far) to enhance their ski reviews.

Jet lag, losing his passport (and advice for how to replace a lost passport), skiing in Switzerland, updates for THE HUNDRED, pizza reviews, and more — that’s what we’ve got for you in Jonathan Ellsworth’s latest edition of ‘10 Quick Things.’

10 Quick Things: ‘Jet Lag & Lost Passport’ Edition (Ep.338)

December 27, 2024December 26, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jet lag, losing his passport (and advice for how to replace a lost passport), skiing in Switzerland, updates for THE HUNDRED, pizza reviews, and more — that’s what we’ve got for you in Jonathan Ellsworth’s latest edition of ‘10 Quick Things.’

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)

10 Quick Things: ‘Testing Skis w/ an Olympic Gold Medalist’ Edition (Ep.333)

December 23, 2024November 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.

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