The 3rd* Annual BLISTER Awards, SIA
Ladies and gentlemen, we present the BLISTER Awards from SIA. Get ready for the Good, the Bad, and the Weird.
Jonathan Ellsworth
Trip Report: Rocky Point, Alta
Over two feet of snow fell at Alta Ski Area this past week, so we decided to go hit up some of Alta's famous side country. (It was very, very good.)
2012-2013 MOMENT Governor
The Moment Governor is a very stable pow ski that shines in variable conditions. In short, it's a serious ski that isn't as punishing as it looks.
2018-2019 Kingswood Skis SMB
The Kingswood Skis SMB is not only one of the most beautifully built skis we've seen, it's an extremely capable pow ski that holds its own when the going gets variable.
Merrell Reze Mid Boot
For the countless occasions when a hardcore, technical boot would be overkill, the Merrell Reze Mid is a casual, comfortable option with a distinctive look.
Outerwear 101: Which Socks & Why?
Time to talk socks. Our reviewers weigh in on what they actually wear on the mountain—and why. Plus, two bits of conventional wisdom when it comes to socks and snowsports.
2012-2013 Black Diamond Megawatt, 188cm
We're currently spending time again on the Black Diamond Megawatt, a ski we loved in the open terrain of Las Leñas. Time now to determine how well it can handle trees and bumps....
POC Wrist Freeride Glove
The POC Wrist Freeride is a very nice, well constructed glove. If there is another glove in this category that outperforms it, we aren't sure what it is.
2013-2014 Blizzard Cochise, 193cm
185cm Blizzard Cochise vs. 193cm Cochise: Should you size up? Is the 193 still a relatively easy charger, or more of a missile? Jonathan Ellsworth and Will Brown weigh in.
2018-2019 MOMENT Deathwish, 184cm
The new MOMENT Deathwish is a lot less terrifying than either its name or its unorthodox design would suggest. One thing's certain: you'll want to take a peek at this oddity that looks far stranger than it behaves.
Lethal Descent 3L Eagle Jacket
The Lethal Descent 3L Eagle jacket is a legit, high-end, technical piece. It also happens to be the best value on the market.
Trip Report: Alta – 12.18.12
It's been snowing at Alta Ski Area. Later, we'll tell you what we've been reviewing, but for now, you really need to see where we've been reviewing.
Arcade Belts
If you’re going to bother to make a belt, you really ought to get it right. Arcade has.
2012-2013 Atomic Redster Pro 130
The Atomic Redster Pro 130 is no joke. It is powerful and precise, and if skiing to you is about high speeds and high edge angles, you ought to check these out.
2013-2014 LINE Influence 115
This season’s Line Influence 115 has been redesigned, and it is going to appeal to a different—and broader—crowd.
PREVIEW: 2012-2013 MOMENT Governor
This is the story of a ski reportedly built by 300-lb-benching guys with tats. It's also a story about obsession and digital calipers. But most of all, it's the story of the evolution of a big-mountain ski that looks like it is going to absolutely rip.
Random Review: Fun Fun Fun Fest, 2012
Of course you know SXSW, but do you know Fun Fun Fun Fest? Our latest Random Review is full of reunion shows, awesome creepy chicks, $2.75 tacos, and Much Much Much More.
POC Nail Glove
POC isn't trying to reinvent the wheel with the Nail glove, but what's interesting is how well they've executed the details.
GALLERY: Winter’s Coming
It's getting cold, so get in shape and get ready. Here's a gallery of some highlights from Alta, Taos, and Niseko this past ski season to help motivate.