Kristin Sinnott, Author at BLISTER

Willi’s Ski Shops

August 25, 2022October 14, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

Willi's Ski shops are our Recommended Shops in the Pittsburgh area because they offer the vital services that the ski industry is reliant upon for growth, from junior buyback programs to beginner packages and affordable season lease options — in addition to high-end gear and tuning services.

Vertical Playground

April 24, 2024October 14, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

Vertical Playground is our recommended shop in Norway because of their widespread expertise on gear and services for everything from ski touring to mountain biking, climbing, hiking, whitewater kayaking, and more.

Win an Outerwear Kit from Outdoor Research

October 8, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

Enter for a chance to win OR's Skytour Ascentshell Jacket & Bibs!

Women’s Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2

Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2

October 9, 2021October 6, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

We're back with another roundup of women's mountain bike shorts, this time with six options from Dakine, Club Ride, 7mesh, Machines For Freedom, Wild Rye, and Flylow.

Stuff We Like: September 2021

October 4, 2021September 29, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

In this month's edition of our "Stuff We Like" series, we've got everything from stoves to beverages, gloves, headlamps, knives, & more.

Win a Full Riding Kit from Giro

September 24, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week our winner will get a helmet, goggles, shoes, pants, and a jersey from Giro!

Win Full Tilt Boots

September 17, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week the winner will get a pair of boots from Full Tilt's First Chair collection!

Win a Sleep System from Zenbivy

September 10, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week the winner will get Zenbivy's MotoBed — a super comfortable & convenient car-camping sleep system!

Win a Helmet, Sunglasses, & Pads from POC

September 3, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week you could win POC's Kortal Race MIPS Helmet, Devour Sunglasses, & VPD Oseus Knee Pads!

Stuff We Like: August 2021

August 31, 2021August 30, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

In the latest edition of “Stuff We Like,” our reviewers share a broad range of products they’re currently using — and really liking — from fancy sparkling water to bike tires, boots, and more.

Win a Made-in-USA Shirt from Kitsbow

August 27, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week the winner will get Kitsbow's Icon Flannel Shirt, which is made in the USA from Pendleton Wool!

Win Pedals & Tools from OneUp

August 20, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week the winner will get OneUp's pedals & their excellent EDC tool system!

Win Packs & Jerseys from RMU

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week TWO people will each get RMU's Enduro 5L fanny pack + one of their Party Time Tech Tees!

Stuff We Like: July 2021

August 2, 2021July 31, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

In this edition of our "Stuff We Like" series, we've got a mix of products we've grown to love even more after posting our reviews, some daily essentials, camping gear, and more.

Win Women’s & Men’s Kits from Club Ride

July 30, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week TWO people will get a shirt, short, & chamois from Club Ride!

Win $150 Gift Cards from Arms of Andes

July 23, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week TWO people will get $150 to spend on Arms of Andes' high-end, locally sourced alpaca-wool garments!

Win Hip Packs from Dakine

July 16, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week TWO people will get Dakine's recently revised Hot Laps 5L hip pack!

Win Any Sunglasses from SPY

July 9, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week TWO people will get to pick any sunglasses they want from SPY's updated lineup!

Win Shoes from Hoka

July 2, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week the winner will get Hoka's brand-new Zinal running shoes!

Women’s Rain Jacket Roundup — 2021

August 2, 2021June 30, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

A reliable, packable rain jacket is always nice to have — especially when you never really know what the weather is going to throw at you. We've been testing five women's rain jackets (plus one for kids) and in this roundup, we discuss what sets each one apart.