Alta! (Welcome Back, Winter.)
The Wasatch hasn't quite been itself this season. But as you'll see, that's changing quickly.
Jonathan Ellsworth
BLISTER HEADS EAST
To celebrate BLISTER's one year anniversary and to start off year two with a bang, we're heading to Niseko, Japan, for its deep, light snow, with more than a dozen new skis.
BANG.
GEAR 101: What Is Flipcore?
There's been a lot of hype around Blizzard's Flipcore technology. Problem is, the ski industry's been so busy throwing awards at it that nobody's bothered to explain it. Here's our crack at it.
Patagonia Nano Storm Jacket
On paper, the Patagonia Nano Storm Jacket doesn't necessarily make a ton of sense, yet several of us at BLISTER love this multipurpose jacket. Jonathan Ellsworth explains.
2013-2014 Blizzard Cochise, 185cm
The Blizzard Cochise is a very good, unusual ski that is difficult to describe. But it's been performing very well everywhere at Taos, and if you know Taos, you know that's saying a whole lot.
2011-2012 LINE Influence 115, 186cm
If you're looking for a damp, all mountain ski that rails groomers, can charge in crud, and is still remarkably good in pow, the LINE Influence 115 is definitely worth a look.
Trip Report: Taos Ski Valley
Right now, Taos Ski Valley is the place to be. But don't just take our word for it, go ahead and take a look....
The North Face Enzo Jacket
The North Face Enzo shell shows that TNF still knows how to do top shelf, technical outerwear.
20 Questions: Scott Andrus, ON3P skis
In the first installment of our new series, 20 QUESTIONS, Scott Andrus, founder and president of ON3P skis, provides a very candid, behind the scenes look at the life and work of an upstart ski builder.
PROFILE: ON3P skis
Portland ski manufacturer ON3P builds burly skis, and their founder, Scott Andrus, has a thing for being remarkably honest and transparent. Take a look at one of the most interesting indies out there.
2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, PURE, 184cm
Five days at Alta (and counting) on the Wailer 99 PURES, and we're convinced: for solid skiers looking for a tool to do it all, your search may be over.
FIRST LOOK: 2012-2013 DPS Wailer 99, 184cm
There are a number excellent, all mountain skis in the 98mm class. But the category just found some serious new competition.
Jackson Hole Bike Park
This video, produced by Fisher Creative and Blister Gear Review, is a little teaser on the new Jackson Hole Mountain Resort bike trails. Check it out now, ride Jackson next summer!
ONE MORE SESSION
This Jackson bike stoke was produced by Fisher Creative with the help of Blister Gear Review over 2-weeks of epic Fall weather and colors in the Tetons.
2010-2011 ON3P Billy Goat, 186cm
BLISTER breaks down all things Billy Goat, past and future, with a Billy Goat / Rossignol S7 comparison thrown in for good measure.
Trip Report: The Road
BLISTER is hitting the road and kicking off its North American ski and snowboard review season. We compiled some of our favorite shots from the road this past year, and figured we'd share them as we prepare to do it all over again. Enjoy.
2012-2013 Rossignol S3
For anything from mellow pow skiing to zipperlines, tight trees, soft groomers, switch landings, spins, and straight airs, the Rossignol S3 is good times.
TREW Bellows jacket & Trewth bibs
Fact: TREW has thrown down the gauntlet for quality and durability. All that's left for you to decide is whether they've got the steeze dialed.
SKIING 101: Safer Skiing – The Case For Fatter, Rockered Skis
Sure, fat, rockered skis are all the rage, but are they right for you? Before you say No, you might want to think first about your safety.