Smith Vantage Helmet
Smith Optics deserves very high praise for the Vantage. We know of no helmet on the market that has a better set of features.
Jonathan Ellsworth
2013-2014 Volkl Mantra
The Volkl Mantra is an iconic, all-mountain ski that everybody knows—or at least thinks they know. Here's our take.
Columbia Ski Bum Scholarship
If you only read one thing on Blister, read this. Let's make sure this amazing kid gets to Whistler.
Trip Report: Thanksgiving at Taos
Winter is back, and we're all very thankful. And those who were at Taos this Thanksgiving are supremely thankful.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 4
In the fourth and final installment of the Blister 'Best Of' Awards, we end by breaking rules, paying homage, and issuing a challenge.
2014-2015 Moment Bibby
3 days, 3 feet of snow. We grabbed the new Bibby. Check out our update on its performance in trees and deep pow.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 3
What are the best skis we've tested? More answers in part 3 of the Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 2
What are the best skis out there? More answers in part 2 of the Blister 'Best Of' Awards.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards
Over the past three seasons, we've ridden hundreds of skis over thousands of days. It's time for us to weigh in on the best skis out there.
2013-2014 Atomic Automatic
If you're looking for a very quick, versatile, easy pow ski, the Automatic deserves to be on your short list.
Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket
Hoodies rule. (So do elbow patches.) And the Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket rules in the *Very Warm Hoody* category.
Special Feature: Designing a Ski for the FWT
Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing on the FWT this season, and we're designing a custom ski for the occasion. Check it out.
2015-2016 Volkl One
The One is a new "fun shape" ski from Volkl—except that it has very little in common with most of the fun-shaped skis out there. Very interesting, Volkl.
20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis — Part 2
"We're going to move mountains, and we're going to make it look like we're doing this on the fly."
1-Board Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)
Blister snowboard reviewers weigh in with their one-board quiver picks.
20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis
Jason Levinthal, the founder of LINE Skis, is on to a new project: "I want to do everything the exact opposite of what's being done today."
Trip Report: Spring Break, Taos
It's been snowing in Taos, and we're jonesing. Check out these images from last spring — we'll see you there this season.
2-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)
Last year, we named our 1-Ski Quiver selections. This year, we’re talking 2. Check out ours, then tell us yours.
Discovery Trekking Outfitters Extreme Ultralite Towel
Weighing in at under 3 ounces, the Extreme Ultralight Backpacking Towel is (in fact) extremely packable, and it dries well, too.
2013-2014 Nordica Hell & Back
The Nordica Hell & Back combines proven designs with smart modern updates to create a damn good ski. There are a lot of skiers out there who ought to check it out.