Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the J Skis Masterblaster for Blister Review

Deep Dive: J Skis Masterblaster

September 13, 2018January 1, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Updated: 1.06.17: We compare the 181 and 187 cm Masterblaster to eight other skis.

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Blister Podcast on Wilderness First Responder Training, or WFR, or backcountry emergencies

How to Handle Backcountry Emergencies (Ep.30)

May 13, 2020December 30, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Accidents happen when you're far away from help. Do you know how to respond? Too many of us don't, and that is irresponsible and dangerous. This conversation will drive that point home, and clue you in on some steps we all should take.

Sweet Protection Trooper MIPS Helmet

December 24, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Sweet Protection Trooper MIPS is one of the nicest helmets we've reviewed, and one of the helmets we'd trust most in a crash.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2016

October 18, 2021December 20, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you've been busy skiing pow and still need to find a few gifts, we can help with some great last-minute ideas.

On this Blister Podcast, we talk to Cy Whitling, David Steele, and Andrew Forward

Report from Bachelor + Meet the New Reviewers (Ep.29)

June 3, 2019December 19, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

From Bend, we announce the release of a new special-edition Blister Pro, then talk to Blister reviewers David Steele and Andrew Forward about growing up in Alaska; speed flying; Glacier National Park; funny & painful ski touring missions, Super Burrito, and more.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the J Skis Masterblaster for Blister Gear Review

17/18 J Skis Masterblaster

January 29, 2018December 16, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We subjected the Masterblaster to some pretty deep conditions this week at Mt Bachelor.

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Blister Gear Review at Mt Bachelor for Wall Street Suites in Bend OR.

Wallstreet Suites, Bend, Oregon

December 17, 2016December 15, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This is our second time staying at Wallstreet Suites, and it’s an easy place to recommend. It’s a comfortable, unpretentious place run by very nice people …

Trip Report: Mt Bachelor — 12.15.16

December 16, 2016December 15, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

When you drop more than 5 feet of snow on thousands of acres of feature-filled terrain, things get really, really fun. Take a look...

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Line Pescado for Blister Gear Review.

2021-2022 Line Pescado

December 10, 2021December 12, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Line Pescado is a super fun, poppy, fat ski that is more versatile than we’d ever imagined.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews Hamilton for Blister Gear Review.

Random Review: Hamilton – An American Musical

December 21, 2016December 9, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Nothing has had more hype. So, is it overrated?

Jonthan Ellsworth talks running length and edge hold for Blister Gear Review.

Ski Nerdery: Running Length & Edge Hold

December 8, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

So what properties give a ski good edge hold on ice? What should you be looking for? And how does "running length" relate? We discuss in our latest Topic of the Week.

Blister Podcast with Brendan Leondard on his book Make It Till You Make It

Brendan Leonard, Semi-Rad.com (Ep.28)

June 3, 2019December 2, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Semi-Rad.com's Brendan Leonard about creativity and the process of creating: How to stop procrastinating and get started; why - and why not - to attempt something new; and what it takes to keep going.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the rossignol Blackops for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Rossignol Blackops

December 30, 2018November 28, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Rumors have been swirling about the Rossignol Blackops, but little has been known about it. Till now. We pull the curtain back on this ski that “doesn’t exist.”

Blister Podcast - Armada Skis Ski Designers

Ski Designers, Armada Skis (Ep.27)

June 3, 2019November 21, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We stopped by Armada HQ in Park City to talk to Andy Hytjan and Logan Imlach about Armada’s past, present, and future; Armada’s stacked team; and a number of skis in the Armada line, including the JJ, the Edollo, and the new ARV 106.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 93 for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana 93

November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Strong AND Light? We take a look at the new all-mountain ski from Nordica, the Santa Ana 93.

2016-2017 Moment Blister Pro

March 7, 2017October 31, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Blister Pro is back for its 3rd season. Take a look and learn more about it here.

Blister State of the Union Blister Gear Review

State of the Blister Union

October 13, 2016September 27, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Want to know more about how we do things and what we're up to? Here is an open letter from Blister's Founder.

The Best – and Worst – of Interbike, 2016 (Ep.26)

June 3, 2019September 24, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to our bike editor, Noah Bodman, right from the showroom floor about the highlights and lowlights of Interbike.

Cy Whitling Photos for Blister Gear Review New Zealand High Brew Trip Report

Trip Report: Testing New Gear, Exploring New Zealand

September 19, 2016September 16, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We headed to Canterbury, NZ, to test new ski equipment and to explore this exquisite place.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Kastle BMX 105 HP for Blister Gear Review.

New Ski Gear Report from Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand (Ep.25)

June 3, 2019September 11, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our reviewers discuss the most surprising and the most impressive gear we just tested in New Zealand.

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