Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Candide 3.0 for Blister Gear Review

17/18 Faction Candide 3.0

January 29, 2018January 14, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Updated: 1.15.17

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Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard Pressures Utah's governor about public lands

Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard Challenges Utah’s Politicians

January 12, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Patagonia founder, Yvon Chouinard, challenges Utah's leadership to change their policies, or else...

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Arc'teryx Fissile for Blister Review

Arc’teryx Fissile Jacket

January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Hate to be cold? The Fissile is Arc'terx's warmest ski & snowboard jacket, and it delivers supreme warmth and weather protection in an extremely comfortable package.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer for Blister Gear Review

Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 100

July 17, 2018January 1, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Updated: 1.01.17 - We compare the Enforcer to the J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Bonafide, Rossignol Experience 100, Volkl Mantra, Line Supernatural 100, and more...

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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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