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Blister Reviewer BadgeJonathan Ellsworth

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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

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.
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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.
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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.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports
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.
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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.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports
New Zealand, Blister Gear Review.

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.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Trip Reports
Zach Lerner, Blister Gear Review.

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.
Categories 20 Questions, Featured, Features, Recommended
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.
Categories Blister Symposium, Featured, Features, Recommended
Nordica El Capo, Blister Gear Review

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.
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