2017-2018 Folsom Skis Primary
The Folsom Primary has proven to be a super-versatile ski, but we're not done with the Primary just yet. Check out the full review and story - plus learn about a new deal for Blister members...
Jonathan Ellsworth
Win Any 4FRNT Ski You Want
Win one of our all-time favorite touring skis, the 4FRNT Raven — or any other 4FRNT ski you want.
Claudio Caluori on Redbull Rampage, DH, & the Meaning of Life (Ep.58)
You know him from his course previews of Redbull Rampage and WC DH, but you don't know Claudio like this. We discuss Rampage, this past DH season, soccer, life, China, Elon Musk ... and pretty much everything else.
Wagner Custom Skis founder, Pete Wagner (Ep.57)
We talk to Pete Wagner about why the "indie" ski scene is so confusing; the Wagner factory and the unique connection with Telluride; what about their ski-building process that Pete is most proud of, and more.
Win Any Fischer Ranger Ski You Want
Very cool - this week's winner gets to pick which Fischer Ranger he or she wants most...
The Faction Collective: This is Home
The latest from The Faction Collective: strong skiing, good song, and ... some pretty philosophical aspirations?
17/18 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide
This is the best — and biggest — Buyer's Guide you've ever seen. Learn what makes ours different, and how to get your copy.
Win the Salomon S/Lab MTN
We're re-launching our Gear Giveaways, and to kick things off, we're giving you the chance to win a pair of one of our favorite AT boots of all time.
Deep Dive: Faction Dictator 3.0
We put the Faction Dictator 3.0 up against the HEAD Kore 105, Line Sick Day 104, Faction Candide 3.0, Black Crows Corvus Freebird, Moment Belafonte, ON3P Wrenegade 108, and Blizzard Cochise.
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2018-2019 Faction Dictator 3.0
Faction claims their "Dictator" series is designed for hard-charging "lunatics" and "maniacs." Here's our full review of the (pretty unusual) 105mm-wide Dictator 3.0.
Camo is the New Black: Interbike 2017 (Ep.56)
On location in Las Vegas, we talk to Blister bike editor, Noah Bodman, about the current state of Interbike; the most intriguing bikes we rode; the most interesting products we’ve seen; and the most bizarre stuff on the trade show floor.
17/18 Blizzard Rustler 11
Here are our initial on-snow reports on the Blizzard Rustler 11 from three different Blister reviewers.
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Peter Bauer on the Past, Present, & Future of Snowboarding (Ep.55)
We talk to Peter Bauer (4-time world champ, freeriding pioneer, and co-founder of Amplid) about the history and culture of snowboarding, its inextricable ties to skiing, and the current health of the sport.
Big vs. Small Ski Companies — Who’s Building Better Skis?
When it comes to building the best skis, do the big brands have the edge, or is there an advantage to being the little guy?
Numinous (featuring Kye Petersen)
The latest from Dendrite Studios features rowdy lines and their signature stunning visuals.
2018-2019 Fischer Pro Mtn 95 Ti
The Fischer Pro Mtn 95 Ti has a combination of construction elements that we’ve never seen in a ski we’ve tested. So what’s the end result? Check out our full review.
Adam Ondra’s New Grade + DH World Championships (Ep.54)
This week, we discuss the hardest sport route in the world and Adam Ondra's proposed new grade, then debate (and bet on) this weekend's World Championships Downhill races in Cairns, Australia.
Flylow Co-Founder, Dan Abrams (Ep.53)
We talk to Flylow co-founder, Dan Abrams, about the early days of Flylow; how the outerwear industry has changed, and Dan breaks news about a new technology that Flylow has been developing and will be rolling out soon.
Construction Changes in Longer (and Shorter) Skis?
We put this question to a number of ski designers and asked them to weigh in. See what the designers from ON3P, Renoun, K2, and Moment had to say.