Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

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

September 13, 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.

2019-2020 Folsom Blister Pro 104

April 13, 2020February 18, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This season we’ve been spending a lot of time on the ski we’ve been working on with Folsom, the Blister Pro 104, and you can now check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa review the Nordica Enforcer 88 for Blister

2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 88

December 9, 2021December 20, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We've now had multiple reviewers on two lengths of Nordica's narrowest Enforcer, the Enforcer 88. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons for our thoughts on this all-mountain ski.

Jonathan Ellsworth & Eric Freson review the Salomon S/Max 130 and Salomon S/Max 130 Carbon for Blister

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

July 18, 2022December 1, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister reviewer, Eric Freson, spent most of last season skiing the Salomon S/Max 130 & S/Max 130 Carbon, and he offers his take on the two boots, how they differ, and where he thinks they excel.

Eric Freson, Sam Shaheen, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Faction Dictator 4.0 for Blister

2019-2020 Faction Dictator 4.0

June 14, 2019May 17, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We've now had 3 reviewers on Faction's big-mountain charger, the Dictator 4.0. Check out our full review for each of their takes.

Jonathan Ellsworth, Sam Shaheen, and Luke Koppa discuss new skis & goggles, random reviews, and more on Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast

New Skis, New Goggles, & Random Reviews (Ep.44)

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Sam Shaheen, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about new goggles; new skis; which ski companies made the biggest impressions on us this season; funniest answers so far to our BLISTER Survey; and more.

Win Folsom Custom Skis / Blister Survey

April 23, 2019April 10, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

A penny for your thoughts? How about a fully custom, $1300 ski for your thoughts? Fill out our survey to help us make BLISTER better, and you’ll be entered to win the Folsom custom ski of your choice.

We’re Hiring

April 8, 2019April 5, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We are looking to bring on an editor to direct the bike side of BLISTER. If you really know bikes and you really know how to write, learn more here.

Jonathan Ellsworth & Brendan Leonard talk to Filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal, about his film "3100: Run and Become" on Blister's Off The Couch running podcast

Filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal, on the World’s Longest Race (Ep.2)

April 29, 2019April 4, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk with filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal, about a 3,100 mile-long race that takes place on a sidewalk in Queens, NY; the attempt to save the traditional ways of life of the San Bushmen of Botswana; the long-distance (and extremely consequential) rituals of a Buddhist monastic community in Japan, and a whole lot more.

Jonathan Ellsworth interviews Flylow President & Co-Founder, Dan Abrams, during the Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University

Blister Speaker Series 1.3: Dan Abrams, Flylow (Ep.84)

April 1, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our 3rd Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University was with Dan Abrams, president and co-founder of Flylow. Dan gets into the details of running an outerwear company, and in doing so, offers insight into maintaining perspective while under pressure, how he approaches risky decisions, making the most of bad situations, and more.

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