Alta – Parting Shots
As Alta's season came to a close, it was difficult to say which was better: the parties, or the skiing. Take a look if you like skiing muppets, kangaroos in capes, and good snow under incredible bluebird skies.
Jonathan Ellsworth
2013-2014 MOMENT Belafonte, 187cm
For those of you who worried that a 182cm Belafonte sounded too short, but a 192cm Belafonte sounded like too much, well, we've got some very good news for you.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Rossignol Squad 7
Here's another look at the excellent Rossignol Squad 7 with comparisons to the Rossi S7, Super 7, Moment Bibby Pro, and the ON3P Billy Goat.
Arc’teryx Micon pant
The Arc'teryx Micon pant has a perfect freeride cut, offers complete waterproof protection, and is at home in a ridiculously broad range of temperatures.
2nd Look: 2011-2012 Rossignol Scimitar
Here's another look at the Rossignol Scimitar, with direct comparisons to the Rossignol S3 and Rossignol Experience 98. The Upshot? We're more convinced than ever that the Scimitar is one of the best values in the entire ski industry.
Taos: Best Day of the Year?
This season at Taos, it seems like we've been asking every couple of weeks, "Is THIS the best day of the year?" Earlier this week, we were asking it again.
Trip Report: Alta + 35″
Three feet in two days, and the skiing at Alta is unreal right now. Spring may have officially begun, but winter doesn't want to let go.
2021-2022 Praxis Protest
Question: What ski is among the absolute best in its class, yet far too few skiers know about it?
Answer: The Praxis Protest. It's a big ski that deserves to have a much, MUCH bigger following.
Blister: Niseko, Japan
Niseko is a gigantic, beautiful playground of trees, pillows, and deep, light snow.
2012-2013 Black Diamond Gigawatt
Since it STILL hasn't stopped snowing here in Niseko, we're glad we've had the Gigawatt with us. It's exceptional in deep, open spaces; very good in deep, tight trees; outstanding in soft chop; and excellent (for its size) on groomers. But the biggest question might be: Gigawatt, or Megawatt?
Trip Report: Niseko – The Arrival
Literally, from the very first run, Niseko has lived up to its reputation.
Niseko, Japan Ski Review Trip: Our Selections
Here's the complete list of the fourteen skis in BLISTER's Japan review trip lineup.
Alta! (Welcome Back, Winter.)
The Wasatch hasn't quite been itself this season. But as you'll see, that's changing quickly.
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.