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We’ve wrapped up our 2022-2023 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide, and we’re once again confident that it is the best buyer’s guide on the market.
Order now to get your limited-edition print copy, and get the digital version at no extra cost!
Or, become a Blister Member, which includes a print & digital copy of the guide and a ton of other great benefits like personalized gear recommendations, deals on gear from 14+ ski brands & carbon wheels from We Are One Composites, and much, much more.
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WHY THE BLISTER GUIDE IS BETTER
We Test Product Year Round
Other publications do their product testing in a few days. We literally test year-round. Nobody puts in as much time on equipment as we do, so no other Buyer’s Guide can match the accuracy of our gear reviews and our product comparisons.
$$ No Conflicts of Interest $$
Unlike many other buyer’s guides, we don’t take any advertising money from the ski or snowboard companies we review. So what you get from us is the most honest, accurate, and useful product descriptions and comparisons you will find.
We Won't Insult Your Intelligence
Bad cliches and unhelpful product reviews aren’t our thing. Instead, you’ll get the info you need to make informed buying decisions, including our own verified product specs, and honest, accurate descriptions of how products perform & compare.
WHAT'S IN THE GUIDE
- 275+ Skis
- 50+ Ski Boots
- 100+ Bindings, Apparel, & Accessories
- No BS
Overview
Our Buyer’s Guide covers:
- Men’s & Women’s Skis
- Ski Boots
- Outerwear & Midlayers
- Helmets
- Goggles
- Backcountry Touring Bindings
- Backcountry Touring Skins
- Men’s & Women’s Snowboards
Blister Spectrums
Our Ski-Quiver Selections
The 22/23 Blister 'Best Of' Awards
When we give a product a ‘Best Of’ Award, you can be sure that it was earned, not bought.
Blister Categories
Most buyer’s guides are simply too general. So we’ve sorted the skis and boots we’ve reviewed into distinct classes based on common characteristics. We describe those classes in detail, and lay out what each particular product brings to the table.
Our Ski Categories Include:
- All-Mountain Skis:
- More Stable
- More Forgiving
- Chargers
- Freestyle
- 50/50 — Resort / Backcountry Skis
- Touring Skis
- Frontside Skis
- Women-Specific Skis
- Narrower
- Wider
- Park Skis
- Powder Skis
- More Directional
- More Playful
Our Ski Boot Categories Include:
- Dedicated Alpine Boots
- ‘Walk Mode’ Alpine / Touring Boots
- Touring Boots
All Blister Members and those who have purchased the Guide can view and download the digital Guide directly from our site. You can find it under the “Buyer’s Guides” tab on our navigation bar; there is a tab under “Winter Buyer’s Guide” labeled “READ NOW: 22/23 Winter Buyer’s Guide.”
To view the Digital Guide, you’ll need to be logged into the account that you used to purchase the Guide or Blister Membership.
Frequently asked questions
If you ordered the print guide or selected the print option when purchasing your Blister Membership — and placed your order before September 15th — our printer shipped your guide on September 21st. U.S. orders typically take a week to arrive, while orders shipped to addresses outside the U.S. typically take 2-3 weeks to arrive.
If you placed your order on or after September 15th, we will be shipping your guide and you’ll get an email with tracking information as soon as it is shipped.
All Blister Members and those who have purchased the Guide can view and download the digital Guide directly from our site. You can find it under the “Buyer’s Guides” tab on our navigation bar; there is a tab under “Winter Buyer’s Guide” labeled “READ NOW: 22/23 Winter Buyer’s Guide.”
To view the Digital Guide, you’ll need to be logged into the account that you used to purchase the Guide or Blister Membership.
Nope! If you have an active Blister Membership, you automatically get the guide. There are two versions of the Blister Membership: one that includes the Digital and Print Edition (and therefore includes a shipping charge) and one that only includes the Digital Edition (and therefore has no shipping fee).
To check which option you have selected, head to the “My Subscriptions” tab on your “My Account” page and look at which variation of the Blister Membership is listed. If you’re set to receive both Digital and Print editions, it will say “Of course!” next to the Blister Membership on your subscription. If you’re only set up to receive the Digital edition, it will say “No thanks” next to the Blister Membership on your subscription
If you’re a current Blister Member who selected the digital-only option for the Winter Buyer’s Guide when you bought your Blister Membership but would now like to receive the print edition in future years, go to the “My Subscriptions” tab on the “My Account” page on our site, hit the “Switch Subscription” button, select the print option from the drop-down box on the Blister Membership product page, and complete the checkout process (be sure to double check your shipping address). You’ll be able to do this at no extra charge, but your next renewal payment will include a shipping fee to cover the print guide.
If you’re a current member who selected the print option for the Winter Buyer’s Guide when you bought your Blister Membership but would now like to switch to the digital edition and not pay shipping in future years, go to the “My Subscriptions” tab on the “My Account” page on our site, hit the “Switch Subscription” button, select the digital option from the drop-down box on the Blister Membership product page, and complete the checkout process. Then, to have the shipping charge removed from your subscription, please reach out to us at this email and we’ll make sure we get that updated.
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where can i see the digital version if I am already a member?
Hi, as is listed under the FAQ section:
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022: All Blister Members and everyone else who purchased the Guide will be able to view online and download the digital Guide on September 15th.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022: The print edition of the Guide ships out.
Will the digital copy still be up today?
Yep. I assume you received notification on the 15th.
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Same!
Is there an option to purchase print-only like in previous years? Also, will the digital version eventually be made available for everyone?
The purchase options shown are the purchase options: you can either order the ‘all versions’ option: print + digital, or you can just order the digital.
And I addressed this on a recent GEAR:30 intro, but going forward the digital guide is (and will be) available to everyone for purchase. It’s too massive of a project every year to give away such a valuable book.
Any idea when print will be shipped? thank you!
Love the Blister network but there is one huge reason I have not purchased the Buyer’s Guide… I am a snowboarder [ducks]. Do you anticipate including a snowboard/split board section at some point in the future?
Hey Brandon,
Good news: we’ve had a snowboard / split board section in the Winter Buyer’s Guide for every year that it has been produced, and it’s our intention to continue to grow this section. Also, we have tons of goggles, helmets, apparel, and other accessories in the guide that apply to both skiers and snowboarders.
How much for extra print copies for members? Every year my print copy immediately ends up in the bathroom, I need an additional coffee table copy.