The Evolution of Giro & MIPS Helmet Tech

Giro has been making all sorts of helmets and goggles for decades, and they've worked closely with MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) throughout. But how does MIPS actually work? And how is the Giro-exclusive MIPS Spherical system different? And what's new in Giro's latest ski / snowboard lineup? We got the answers at Blister Summit 2025.

How Carv’s ‘Digital Ski Coach’ Uses Data to Make Skiing More Fun

We've been using Carv's 'Digital Ski Coach' system for multiple seasons, and we've been impressed by its impact on our own skiing — and all the data it can add to our product reviews. At Blister Summit 2025, we sat down with Carv CEO, Jamie Grant, to get the full breakdown of how Carv's sensors work; the data they collect; how they turn that into useful instructions; the updates and new features they've added this season, and more.

From British Sleeping Bags to PFAS-Free Ski Jackets | Rab’s Origins & Latest Lineup

Rab got its start making high-end mountaineering sleeping bags, but they've evolved and expanded a lot since then. In this conversation from Blister Summit 2025, we talk with the folks at Rab about their push into ski and snowboard outerwear, the move away from PFAS chemicals in outdoor apparel, what we should expect from these new PFAS-free materials, and more.

Breaking Down Patagonia’s Newest PowSlayer Freeride Kit

Patagonia's new PowSlayer freeride ski / snowboard kit covers everything from baselayers to active insulation, puffy shorts & skirts, a new pack, and the all-new shell system — which features the new PFAS-free version of Gore-Tex Pro. At Blister Summit 2025, we got the whole story behind all these pieces, how they're designed to work together, who they're for, and more.

ZAG’s ‘Next-Gen Carver’ + 2025 Ski Lineup | Blister Summit Video

Across its 20-year history in the freeride, touring, and all-mountain worlds, Chamonix-based ZAG has continued to refine their lineup, whether through design or efforts to reduce their environmental footprint. In this video, we get the details on that history — plus the brand’s 2025 ski lineup — from ZAG’s Théo Voinchet and ZAG athlete, Teton Brown.
At Blister Summit 2024, Luke Koppa sat down with Bishop’s owner and engineer, Dave Bombard, to get the rundown on the current lineup, including their latest cross-compatible bindings; their collection of skis and how they designed them specifically for tele skiers; the San Juan Stick and its historical significance, and more.

Modern Gear for Traditional Skiing | Bishop Telemark 2025 Lineup Video

There are lots of passionate telemark skiers out there, but far fewer tele-specific gear companies. Bishop Telemark is one of those brands, and at Blister Summit 2024, we sat down with Bishop’s owner and engineer, Dave Bombard, to get the rundown on the current lineup, including their latest cross-compatible bindings; their collection of skis and how they designed them specifically for tele skiers; the San Juan Stick and its historical significance, and more.
Glade quickly made a name for themselves in the goggle market, offering versatile photochromic options that could be functional across a huge range of light conditions — and did so without eye-watering price tags. Since then, they’ve continued to refine their lenses, add new models, and expand into helmets and sunglasses. In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got all the details on Glade’s newest collection of goggles, helmets, and sunglasses.

New Glade Goggles, Sunglasses, & Helmets | Blister Summit Video

Glade quickly made a name for themselves in the goggle market, offering versatile photochromic options that could be functional across a huge range of light conditions — and did so without eye-watering price tags. Since then, they’ve continued to refine their lenses, add new models, and expand into helmets and sunglasses. In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got all the details on Glade’s newest collection of goggles, helmets, and sunglasses.
Salomon has a LOT of new products coming for the 2024-2025 season. In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got the backstory and details on a whole bunch of them, including the new pow-oriented QST X ski; why and how they tweaked the original Shift binding when designing the new Shift2 binding; their brand-new Shift Alpha BOA & S/Pro Race boots; their fully recyclable Brigade INDEX Helmet; several new apparel pieces, and more.

New Shift2 Binding, QST X Ski, Race Boots, & More | 2025 Salomon Ski Gear

Salomon has a LOT of new products coming for the 2024-2025 season. In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got the backstory and details on a whole bunch of them, including the new pow-oriented QST X ski; why and how they tweaked the original Shift binding when designing the new Shift2 binding; their brand-new Shift Alpha BOA & S/Pro Race boots; their fully recyclable Brigade INDEX Helmet; several new apparel pieces, and more.
In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.

Sex & Ski Boots: Hoji, Matt Manser, & Greg Klein on the Present & Future of Ski Boot Design

At Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.