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.
Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
A Tribute-Review: Moment Bibby Pro, 190 cm
Before we post our reviews of Moment's new Bibby and Exit World, we wanted to pay tribute to their predecessor: the 190cm Bibby Pro, one of our favorite skis of all time.
2015-2016 Rossignol Soul 7
The new Rossignol Soul 7 is an intuitive, quick, well-balanced ski that is going to satisfy a broad range of skiers, from beginners to experts.
Trip Report: Treble Cone, Wanaka, NZ
We took a few days away from the club fields and rope tows of Canterbury to check out Treble Cone—the largest ski area in the Wanaka / Queenstown region.
Trip Report: Mount Olympus, NZ
We’ve got another Canterbury club field to introduce you to, Mount Olympus. It’s the playground of the gods, the location of some outstanding Hike-To terrain, and the home of one super friendly, evil bartender.
Trip Report: Canterbury Club Fields, NZ
The club fields of Canterbury, New Zealand have the most distinctive ski culture we've ever seen. Here's an initial taste.
Blister Heads South—New Zealand
It's time for Blister's annual August review trip, and this year, we're switching things up.
20 Questions: Zach Lerner, Rock Climber
Zach Lerner isn't just one of the most interesting climbers out there, he's one of the most interesting people in mountain sports. See why.
