Sage Cattabriga-Alosa (Ep.41)
We sat down with one of the best big-mountain skiers of all time to talk about kids, intuition, preparing for big lines, and a whole lot more.
Jonathan Ellsworth
Trip Report: Mt Bachelor
While we’re finishing up our reviews from Mt Bachelor, check out our photo gallery of where we were skiing and what we were up to
New Ski Reviews from Mt Bachelor (Ep.40)
Blister reviewers talk about some of the most surprising skis we reviewed at Mt Bachelor, then discuss what our 1-ski and 2-ski quiver picks would be for Mt Bachelor.
So here are our very fresh thoughts on a number of very high-profile skis.
2018-2019 Nordica Enforcer 110
We now have several days at Mt Bachelor on the new Nordica Enforcer 110, here's our initial review.
Spring Ski Review Trip – Mt Bachelor
We’re heading back to Mount Bachelor with a heavy-hitting lineup of new skis. Check out what we’re bringing, and why you ought to join us.
New Bike Stuff! (Ep.39)
We talk to Blister's bike editor, Noah Bodman, about where the most innovations are taking place in the bike world; whether e-bikes are gaining acceptance; several particular bikes (including the YT Jeffsy, the Canyon Spectral, and a couple of “plus” bikes); and the upcoming World Cup DH season.
DPS Skis Founder, Stephan Drake (Ep.38)
We talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the early days of DPS, ski design, and the new DPS ski boot that aims to change skiing as we know it.
New Gear – Powder Skis with Paul Forward (Ep.37)
We're talking again with blister reviewer and Alaskan heli guide, Paul Forward about a number of pow skis he's been on this season.
2017-2018 HEAD Kore 105
The HEAD Kore 105 is the lightest inbounds ski in this category that we've ever tested. Check out our initial review.
Magnus Granér, X Games Real Ski Gold Medalist (Ep.36)
In a word, Magnus Granér is different. We talk to him about his Real Ski win, SLVSH, The Bunch, growing up in Sweden, attending the real Hogwarts School, skiing on Mars, and more...
2020-2021 HEAD Kore 117
We’re getting time now on HEAD’s entire new KORE series, and here is our review of the fattest ski in the lineup: the KORE 117.
Sven Coomer, Founder of Zipfit Ski Boot Liners (Ep.35)
What is the least understood but arguably most important piece of ski equipment? Ski boot liners. So we talk to ski boot pioneer, Sven Coomer, about why boot liners don’t receive the attention they deserve, what makes Zipfit liners different, and why Sven believes that liners are the single most important piece of ski equipment.
2017-2018 Faction Candide 3.0
The Faction Candide 3.0 is a very strong option if you're looking for a lighter ski that can still be pushed hard.
Paul Forward — Heli Guide, Doctor, Blister Reviewer (Ep.34)
Is he the most interesting man in the world? Probably. We talk to our good friend Paul Forward about heli skiing, heli guiding, wilderness medicine, and of course, some new gear.
Deep Dive: Rossignol Super 7 RD
We compare the Rossignol Super 7 RD to the Super 7 HD, Armada Norwalk, Moment Governor & Blister Pro, Atomic Bent Chetler, Salomon QST 118, and more...
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2019-2020 Rossignol Super 7 RD
The Rossignol Super 7 RD is a pow ski that offers a very nice blend of quickness, stability, and pop.
17/18 Salomon S-Lab X-Alp
Here are our initial thoughts on the downhill performance of the new Salomon S-Lab X-Alp.
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2018-2019 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
The new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 is gunning to shake up the whole world of ski boots. We've been putting time in it, and here is our initial take.
17/18 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
We put the new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 head-to-head against the Salomon MTN Lab. So who won?
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2021-2022 Dynastar M-Pro 105
The Pro Rider is a beautiful throwback that offers a ride quality that most "modern" skis don't.