Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

South American Ski Selections: Praxis MVP

October 6, 2012August 14, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

There are pro models and then there are Pro Models. The Praxis MVP is Kevin O'Meara's, and we are taking to Las Leñas the pair that Kevin literally built for himself to compete on this season. Not many skis out there appear to offer the MVP's level of playfulness, stability, and versatility.

Crankworx: Day 3, Garbanzo DH

August 14, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Rounding out the events this weekend at Crankworx was Sunday's Garbanzo DH, a 7-kilometer, 3400-foot descent through some of the gnarliest terrain of the Whistler Bike Park. Masochists, right this way.

Crankworx: Day 2, Dual Speed & Style

September 5, 2012August 13, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Dual Speed and Style event debuted Saturday at Crankworx, pitting an invitational field of Dual Slalom riders and slopestyle superstars against each other head-to-head and side-by-side down tricked-out Dual Tracks.

Crankworx: Day 2, Canadian Open Enduro

August 14, 2012August 13, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Day two of Crankworx featured the Canadian Open Enduro, a rally-style mash-up of DH and XC riding.

Crankworx: Day 1, Fat Tire Crit

September 4, 2012August 13, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Crankworx 2012 got off to a fast start, with big crowds, the Fat Tire Criterium, and an Arkells concert.

South American Ski Selections: Fischer Big Stix 110

August 12, 2014August 10, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you're surprised to see that we're taking Fischer to Las Leñas, then you need to read this. (And if you're not surprised, then you probably already know what we are just beginning to figure out.)

South American Ski Selections: K2 Pettitor

August 14, 2012August 9, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

So why are we taking the K2 Pettitor to Las Leñas? Because it's Sean Pettit's first pro model, that's why. Plus, six months ago in Japan, Sean very politely asked us to review the Pettitor, and we've kept him waiting. Read on for the full story.

August 18, 2021July 25, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

BLISTER. Las Leñas. Again. This time, we're taking down more flagship skis, more brand new gear, and more reviewers to the most spectacular terrain in South America.

BLISTER Survey Winner Announcement (and a pretty great story)

July 6, 2012July 6, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Sometimes, random results are also beautiful results.

Japanese Convenience Store Sake

August 3, 2012June 23, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Alright, you asked for it. Here are the remnants of our Sake Review-Gone-Wrong. We promise: so long as you've never, EVER read a sake review, this will be the smartest one you'll ever have read.

Blister Gear Review's One Ski Quiver Selections

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

October 27, 2021May 29, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

One ski, for every day on the mountain, any and all conditions. This is the Holy Grail of the ski industry, and we're going to let you know which skis in our view come closest to the ideal of the one-ski quiver.

Eider Niseko Jacket

November 17, 2021May 21, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you're going to test the Niseko jacket from Eider, you might as well test it in the place it was named after. And throughout a huge storm cycle in Japan, the Niseko Jacket proved to be an incredibly well-thought out and well-constructed jacket, ideal for cold temps and seriously deep days.