Kara Williard

21/22 Tecnica Cochise Pro W

March 31, 2021 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the Tecnica Cochise Pro W for Blister

Kara Williard has been spending time in the new 120-flex women’s Cochise boot. Check out her initial thoughts.

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21/22 Atomic Maven 93 C

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the Atomic Maven 93 C for Blister

We’ve been spending time on the widest women’s ski in Atomic’s new Maven series — check out our thoughts on it so far.

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2021-2022 4FRNT MSP CC

March 5, 2021 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the 4FRNT MSP CC for Blister

After almost 20 days on it, the women’s MSP CC has proven to be a particularly versatile ski, whether you’re looking to push your limits in challenging terrain, or taking it easy. Check out our full review.

20/21 Blizzard Black Pearl 97

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Black Pearl 97 for Blister

Check out our initial thoughts on the new women’s Black Pearl 97.

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Mtn Bike Chamois Roundup

October 30, 2020July 15, 2020 by Kara Williard

Whether you use one for every ride or just for those extra-long days in the saddle, a good chamois can make your time on the bike much more enjoyable. We’ve rounded up 9 women’s and men’s options we’ve been using — from thin liners, to ones that can work as standalone shorts.

Flylow Domino Jacket & Siren Bib

April 20, 2020March 23, 2020 by Kara Williard

Flylow’s Domino Jacket & Siren Bib are designed with the backcountry in mind, and while we think they perform really well there, this kit has proven to be surprisingly versatile. Check out our review.

2020-2021 K2 Mindbender 115C Alliance

December 14, 2020July 29, 2019 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the K2 Mindbender 115C Alliance for Blister.

The new Mindbender 115C Alliance is the widest women’s ski in K2’s 19/20 lineup, but we think its versatility makes it a very appealing option for a lot of skiers. Check out our full review, including comparisons to the Nordica Santa Ana 110 and Blizzard Sheeva 11.

Wild Rye Freel Short, Marion Chammy, & Sandia Shirt

July 10, 2019July 8, 2019 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the Wild Rye Freel Short, Marion Chammy, and Sandia Shirt for BLISTER

Wild Rye is a women’s-specific apparel company that’s designing pieces that stand out not only in terms of style, but also performance. Check out our review of their Freel Shorts, Marion Chammy, and Sandia Shirt.

2020-2021 K2 Mindbender 106c Alliance

December 14, 2020May 12, 2019 by Kara Williard

After spending time on it in conditions ranging from fast and firm to steep and deep, the brand-new K2 Mindbender 106c Alliance has proven to be one of the most versatile wider women’s skis we’ve used.

2020-2021 Nordica Promachine 115 W

December 16, 2020February 19, 2019 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the Nordica Promachine 115 W for Blister.

This year Nordica released the Promachine 115 W, which is reportedly one of the stiffest women’s-specific boots on the market. Check out our full review to see how it compares to other women’s boots, as well as some of the stiffer unisex boots on the market.

2020-2021 Blizzard Sheeva 10

December 14, 2020January 26, 2019 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard and Kristin Sinnott review the Blizzard Sheeva 10 for Blister

The Blizzard Sheeva 10 has proved to be a very versatile ski — not only in terms of conditions and terrain, but also in the types of skiers it suits. Check out our full review for more.

2020-2021 Blizzard Sheeva 11

December 14, 2020October 18, 2018 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the Blizzard Sheeva 11 for Blister

Though it’s the widest women’s ski Blizzard makes, we’ve found the Sheeva 11 to be surprisingly versatile, and think it would work well for a wide variety of skiers.

2018-2019 K2 Fulluvit 95Ti

June 23, 2018 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard reviews the K2 Fulluvit 95Ti for Blister

Part of K2’s women’s Freeride Collection, the Fulluvit 95Ti is said to crush “all conditions at top speeds” while still being “lightweight and nimble for a freeride ski.” That’s some pretty big talk, but how does the Fulluvit 95Ti compare to the previous version, and how does it stack up against other ~95mm women’s all-mountain skis on the market? Check out our full review.

2019-2020 Nordica Santa Ana 100

February 4, 2020May 5, 2018 by Kara Williard

Blister reviews the Nordica Santa Ana 100

The Nordica Santa Ana 100 was one of the most impressive women’s skis we got on this year. Check out our review to find out why.

Kara Williard

January 5, 2021January 3, 2017 by Kara Williard

Age: 27 | Vitals: 5’9”, ~145 lbs | Years skiing: 23 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado Background I am originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico and I owe it to my dad for getting me up to Santa Fe Ski Basin and Taos Ski Valley … Read more