Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Tommy Caldwell, Climber, Blister Podcast

Tommy Caldwell, Big-Wall Climber (Ep.45)

June 3, 2019June 26, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to one of the most accomplished big-wall climbers of all time about his excellent new book; risk; Alex Honnold's latest free solo; obsessive focus vs. a desire for balance; the future of climbing, and more.

Jim Harris -- Perpetual Weekend -- on the Blister Podcast

Jim Harris, Perpetual Weekend (Ep.44)

June 3, 2019June 19, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jim Harris is as passionate about and as involved in the outdoors industry as anyone, but a serious accident threatened to change that. But the real story here is Jim's "crazy" recovery, and the lessons he has learned (and that we would do well to learn from him) about dealing with obstacles, understanding self-identity, and defining self worth.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Prodigy 2.0 for Blister Gear Review.

2017-2018 Faction Prodigy 2.0

June 16, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

New for 17/18, Faction is introducing the "Prodigy" series. We take a look at the series in general, and in particular, the Prodigy 2.0.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Line Sick Day 104 for Blister Review

17/18 LINE Sick Day 104

January 29, 2018June 12, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Sick Day 104 feels like a blend of two other LINE skis that we're big fans of...

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Alex Honnold's Free Solo of El Cap on the Blister Podcast

Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of El Cap (Ep.43)

June 3, 2019June 8, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In this episode, Blister's climbing editor joins us in the attempt to wrap our heads around Honnold’s successful free solo of El Cap, and to debate whether this is the greatest athletic achievement ever.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Dictator 3.0 for Blister Review

17/18 Faction Dictator 3.0

March 2, 2018May 28, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

I skied the Dictator 3.0 today, all day. It was my first day on the ski, and it was a bit surprising. So figured I'd post my initial impressions.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the 4FRNT Devastator for Blister Gear Review.

2018-2019 4FRNT Devastator

October 15, 2020May 26, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here's our full review of the 184 cm 4FRNT Devastator, with thoughts on length, mount point, stability vs maneuverability, and its suitability as a 1-ski quiver.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer Pro for Blister Review

Flash Review: Nordica Enforcer Pro (vs Enforcer 110)

February 4, 2018May 25, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We'll be getting a bit more time on the Enforcer Pro for our full review, but here are a bunch of notes and comparisons.

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Michelle Parker — Skier, Climber, Biker, “Pretend Band Member” … (Ep.42)

June 3, 2019May 20, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to ridiculously-well-rounded-skier Michelle Parker about joining the Arc'teryx team, her work with S.A.F.E.A.S Clinics, her upcoming trips, gear, mountain lions, and a whole lot more.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 117 for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: HEAD Kore 117

January 29, 2018May 11, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We compare the Head Kore 117 to the Rossignol Super 7 RD and HD, Salomon QST 118, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Volkl Confession, and more.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the ON3P Billy Goat for Blister Review

18/19 ON3P Billy Goat

November 28, 2018May 9, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We got time on both the 184 and 189 cm Billy Goat at Mt Bachelor, and here are our preliminary thoughts on the latest iteration of this ski.

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Sage Cattabriga-Alosa on the blister podcast

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa (Ep.41)

August 11, 2018May 9, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Mt Bachelor Trip Report Blister Gear Review

Trip Report: Mt Bachelor

May 8, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer 110 for Blister Gear Review.

New Ski Reviews from Mt Bachelor (Ep.40)

June 3, 2019May 6, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

February 2, 2019May 3, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We now have several days at Mt Bachelor on the new Nordica Enforcer 110, here's our initial review.

Mt Bachelor Spring trip Blister Gear Review

Spring Ski Review Trip – Mt Bachelor

May 5, 2017April 25, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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)

June 3, 2019April 24, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.