Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Trip Report Olympus, Blister gear Review.

Trip Report: Mount Olympus, NZ

August 28, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

August 21, 2013August 20, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

August 6, 2013August 5, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

It's time for Blister's annual August review trip, and this year, we're switching things up.

20 Questions: Zach Lerner, Rock Climber

July 11, 2013July 11, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Climbing and the Olympics, Blister Gear Review.

BLISTER Symposium: Climbing, Competition, & the Olympics

July 3, 2013July 3, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Should climbing have made the Olympic cut? Does competition degrade the sport? Blister climbers have weighed in on these - and on the underlying issues. Now it's your turn.

2014-2015 Nordica El Capo

October 31, 2014May 23, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Nordica El Capo is a beautiful, well-constructed ski, with design properties that might be deceiving. See if it sounds right for you.

BLISTER Symposium: Tires

June 12, 2013May 16, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In our first Blister Symposium, the shockingly funny and incendiary topic is ... tires. See whether you agree or disagree with our reviewers, then join the fray.

2015-2016 Salomon Q-105

September 29, 2015April 25, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Salomon Quest 105 is a very good Do-Everything ski with that distinctive Salomon "feel." We'll explain. And geek out about mount points. And make comparisons to the Rocker2 108...

Trip Report: Alta, Late April

May 6, 2013April 22, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

While some of you were breaking out your bikes and running shoes, some of us were out skiing pow. Alta's open for one final 3-day weekend, and the conditions are fantastic. Get up here.

SmartWool Midweight Patterned Crew, Blister Gear Review

SmartWool NTS Mid 250 Pattern Crew

October 27, 2021April 5, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

After more than a year of testing, the SmartWool NTS Mid 250 Pattern Crew baselayer has become an all-time favorite.

2013-2014 DPS Wailer 112RPC Pure3, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 DPS Wailer 112RPC, Pure3

October 12, 2016March 14, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

DPS's new Pure3 construction is supposed to make their skis "more powerful, damper, and more refined." We've A / B'd the current RPC with the new RPC to see for ourselves.