Sam Shaheen, Author at BLISTER

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Faction Candide 4.0 for Blister

2018-2019 Faction Candide 4.0

March 6, 2018February 25, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

Like the man behind the ski, the Faction Candide 4.0 is unique. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 for Blister

18/19 Atomic Bent Chetler 120

February 8, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

We've now spent a few days skiing in Japan on the all-new Bent Chetler 120, and you can check out here our initial on-snow performance notes.

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Win The Ultimate Backcountry Adventure

October 18, 2021January 19, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

This week, we’re teaming up with one of our recommended shops to give away an all-expenses-paid ski trip to Alpenglow’s Mountain Festival in Lake Tahoe. Enter Now for your chance to win.

Eddie Bauer EverTherm Down Hooded Jacket

January 17, 2018January 16, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

With its unique construction, Eddie Bauer’s new EverTherm Down Hooded Jacket represents an interesting step away from traditional down jackets.

Ski The Wild West

January 9, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

Drew Petersen’s new film, Ski The Wild West, is a refreshing take on ski mountaineering, and is certainly worth a watch.

Rab Alpha Flash Jacket

November 10, 2021January 8, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

Rab’s Alpha Flash Jacket is one of the lightest, most breathable mid layers we’ve ever tested. Check out our review.

The North Face Ventrix Hoodie

January 2, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

The North Face Ventrix Hoodie is a very good breathable mid layer that, the more we use it, the more often we're grabbing it for skiing, climbing, or heading to town.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Volkl Mantra M5 for Blister

The New Volkl Mantra M5 (Ep.4)

January 31, 2018December 18, 2017 by Sam Shaheen

Today, Volkl is announcing their new Mantra M5 and Secret, and last month, we headed to Germany to talk to Volkl’s lead designers of the new skis and to also get some initial time on snow.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Scott Superguide 105 for Blister

2018-2019 Scott Superguide 105

November 27, 2018December 9, 2017 by Sam Shaheen

The Scott Superguide 105 has all the ingredients of a powerful backcountry & mountaineering ski, and it shares a lot in common with one of our favorite skis in that category. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Cody Townsend and Chris Rubens discuss the Salomon Shift Binding

The New Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC (Ep.3)

March 13, 2018December 8, 2017 by Sam Shaheen

Salomon's new S/Lab Shift represents a significant leap forward in binding design. Check out our conversation with Salomon's Cody Townsend Chris Rubens, and Benoit Sublet, and our initial on-snow review.

Alpenglow Sports Mountain Festival on Blister

Alpenglow Sports Winter Mountain Festival

October 18, 2021December 8, 2017 by Sam Shaheen

Today, one of Blister’s Recommended Shops, Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, announced the schedule for their upcoming Mountain Festival — a nine-day free event aimed at beginner and intermediate backcountry users to celebrate human-powered mountain travel.

The Faction Collective This is Home full movie on Blister

Full Movie: The Faction Collective — This is Home

December 5, 2017December 5, 2017 by Sam Shaheen

With huge descents in Switzerland, pillows in Montana, gnarly urban in Finland, technical lines in the Wasatch, and a Verbier segment to end all Verbier segments — the Faction Collective movie, This is Home, highlights the mind-boggling talent on the Faction team. Check out the full film for yourself here.