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Blister Reviewer BadgeJonathan Ellsworth

Taos Opening Weekend, Blister Gear Review.

Trip Report: Thanksgiving at Taos

December 3, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Winter is back, and we're all very thankful. And those who were at Taos this Thanksgiving are supremely thankful.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 4

June 30, 2015November 27, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
In the fourth and final installment of the Blister 'Best Of' Awards, we end by breaking rules, paying homage, and issuing a challenge.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2014-2015 Moment Bibby

January 2, 2015November 26, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
3 days, 3 feet of snow. We grabbed the new Bibby. Check out our update on its performance in trees and deep pow.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 3

June 30, 2015November 25, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
What are the best skis we've tested? More answers in part 3 of the Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 2

June 30, 2015November 21, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
What are the best skis out there? More answers in part 2 of the Blister 'Best Of' Awards.
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2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards

June 30, 2015November 19, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2013-2014 Atomic Automatic

October 27, 2021November 18, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
If you're looking for a very quick, versatile, easy pow ski, the Automatic deserves to be on your short list.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket, Blister Gear Review.

Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket

November 26, 2013November 17, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Hoodies rule. (So do elbow patches.) And the Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket rules in the *Very Warm Hoody* category.
Categories Apparel, Recommended, Reviews

Special Feature: Designing a Ski for the FWT

November 13, 2013November 11, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing on the FWT this season, and we're designing a custom ski for the occasion. Check it out.
Categories 20 Questions, Featured, Features, Recommended, Skiing

2015-2016 Volkl One

September 13, 2016November 4, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
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20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis — Part 2

October 29, 2013October 29, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
"We're going to move mountains, and we're going to make it look like we're doing this on the fly."
Categories 20 Questions, Features, Recommended

1-Board Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)

November 16, 2022October 28, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Blister snowboard reviewers weigh in with their one-board quiver picks.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Snowboards
Jason Levinthal, Blister Gear Review.

20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis

October 29, 2013October 28, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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."
Categories 20 Questions, Recommended
Blake Family Sells Taos Ski Valley

Trip Report: Spring Break, Taos

October 26, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
It's been snowing in Taos, and we're jonesing. Check out these images from last spring — we'll see you there this season.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports
Blister Gear Review's Best 2-Ski Quiver awards

2-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)

October 27, 2021October 21, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Last year, we named our 1-Ski Quiver selections. This year, we’re talking 2. Check out ours, then tell us yours.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing, Two-Ski Quiver
Discovery Trekking towels, Blister Gear Review.

Discovery Trekking Outfitters Extreme Ultralite Towel

October 20, 2013October 20, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Weighing in at under 3 ounces, the Extreme Ultralight Backpacking Towel is (in fact) extremely packable, and it dries well, too.
Categories Recommended, Reviews
Nordica Hell & Back, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Nordica Hell & Back

September 20, 2014October 9, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Jonathan Ellsworth, Alta Ski Area, Blister Gear Review

A Tribute-Review: Moment Bibby Pro, 190 cm

November 26, 2017September 18, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Rossignol Soul 7, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Rossignol Soul 7

September 13, 2016September 8, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Treble Cone Trip Report, Blister Gear Review.

Trip Report: Treble Cone, Wanaka, NZ

September 6, 2013September 5, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
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.
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