OluKai Nohea Mesh
What's better than flip flops? Nothing. Except maybe these. (And Summer Is Coming...)
Jonathan Ellsworth
Trail Bikes: Short vs Long Travel
What role does suspension travel play in defining the character of a trail bike? Are other factors more important? Three of our reviewers weigh in...
2015-2016 Fischer RC4 130 Vacuum
Three of us at Blister have now reviewed the Fischer RC4 130 Vacuum, and all three agree that it is the best fitting boot (and perhaps the best overall boot) that we have ever used.
2016-2017 Blizzard Spur
Update: we've added a 2nd review of the Spur by Paul Forward, conducted while heli & resort skiing in Alaska.
Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket
Touring season is upon us, and Arc'teryx's new hybrid soft shell / hard shell, the Lithic Comp, is a very impressive option.
2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer
The Whitedot Redeemer sits between more playful, forward-mounted pow skis and more substantial, traditionally-shaped skis. The less you feel like choosing sides, the more interesting you’ll find the Redeemer.
Men’s Winter Boots
Here are three men's boots that range from the ridiculously comfortable, to the impressively durable, to the classy & functional.
KEEN Briggs Mid WP
Need a pair of waterproof boots that will last for years and that you can wear year round? Then you'll be glad that KEEN brought back the Mid WP.
OluKai Kohana
The OluKai Kohana is a "Fall" boot that still works in the Winter and Spring. Consider it a highly functionally, super comfortable slipper.
Preview: 2015-2016 Faction Eleven
For 15/16, Faction is replacing their burly, big-mountain ski, the Thirteen, with the Eleven. Take a look at what Faction's done to their hardest-charging ski.
The Taos Freeride Championships
The 10th Taos Freeride Championships are under way, and to celebrate the occasion, we talked to some competitors who have launched their careers here, and others who are looking to take that next step. But what they all have in common is a love of this mountain and this event.
2018-2019 Black Diamond Boundary 107
Black Diamond has retooled their entire ski lineup for the 2015-2016 season. Here's our review of the new Boundary 107, a versatile ski that ought to have pretty broad appeal.
2016-2017 Liberty Variant 113
The Liberty Variant 113 is a big mountain gun. A very good big mountain gun.
Testing Next Year’s Skis at Taos
Once again, we're back at Taos reviewing next year's skis, and these photos from the past week will show why this is an ideal place to do so.
2015-2016 Moment Bibby Pro
For the 15/16 season, the Bibby Pro takes a step forward by taking a step back.
2015-2016 Kingswood Archetype
It takes a lot to stand out in the category of directional, ~105mm-underfoot skis. See how the Kingswood Archetype fared.
2014-2015 Atomic Hawx 2.0 120
The Atomic Hawx 120 was one of the best-selling, medium-fit ski boots in the world. We take a look at the latest iteration of it, the Hawx 2.0 120.
2016-2017 Blizzard Brahma
Update: with time now on the 180 cm Brahma, we compare it to the 187 cm Brahma and the 180 cm Blizzard Bonafide.
2nd Look: Armada Invictus 108Ti
We take a 2nd Look at the Armada Invictus, with lots of comparisons to other directional chargers.
