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Alpenglow Mtn Festival + Stuff We Learned during Spring Ski Testing (Ep.20)

June 30, 2018June 30, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Blister editors, Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen, about the recent Alpenglow Mountain Festival and running with our hero, Courtney Dauwalter. Then we discuss some of the key takeaways from our spring ski testing, including Domino's thin-crust pizza, dumb gear, and some great gear.

Julian Carr on Discrete, the Cirque Series, and cliff jumping on the Blister podcast

Julian Carr on Big Mtn Running & Massive Cliff Jumping (Ep.73)

February 11, 2019June 27, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Julian Carr about his series of big-mountain "adventure" races, the Cirque Series; on the preparation and state of mind required to send massive cliffs; and how his company, Discrete, has evolved over the past 10 years.

Blister reviews the Dynafit TLT Speed binding

2020-2021 Dynafit TLT Speed

December 16, 2020June 26, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Dynafit TLT Speed is the newest lightweight touring binding from Dynafit. But with all the new competition in the tech-binding category, how does the TLT Speed compare to the other options out there? Check out our full review.

Nik Berry on Blister's All Things Climbing Podcast

Nik Berry (Ep.13)

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by Dave Alie

Nik Berry is pushing the boundaries of his sport in a direction that many climbers aren’t even looking: his skill and composure on hard and scary trad routes fuel an obsession with freeing big aid lines and seeking out adventurous climbing. In this episode, we talk about his recent stellar season in Yosemite and how he balances a career with all that hard climbing.

Noah Bodman reviews the Trek Slash 9.8 for Blister

2018 Trek Slash 9.8

July 3, 2018June 24, 2018 by Noah Bodman

The Trek Slash is currently the best all-around Enduro bike we’ve ever reviewed. Check out our full review to find out why.

Kara Williard reviews the K2 Fulluvit 95Ti for Blister

2018-2019 K2 Fulluvit 95Ti

June 23, 2018 by Kara Williard

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.

2018 Pivot Mach 5.5

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 by Noah Bodman

The new Pivot Mach 5.5 is a compelling option in the “does-everything-pretty-well” category of Trail bikes.

2019-2020 Black Crows Daemon

February 8, 2020June 20, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

After getting more reviewers and more days on it in even more conditions, you can now check out our full review of Black Crows’ reverse-camber, all-mountain ski, the Daemon.

Blister reviews the ATK Raider 2.0 12 / Hagan Core 12

2019-2020 ATK Raider 2.0 12 / Hagan Core 12

February 10, 2020June 19, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

The ATK Raider 2.0 12 / Hagan Core 12 manages to be the most fully-featured binding in our Lightweight Touring Binding Shootout without being the heaviest. And it has an all-metal construction. Intrigued? You should be.

Butora Altura

June 19, 2018 by Dave Alie

The La Sportiva TC Pro has long been the go-to for those who spend long days on big walls. But it now has some competition in the form of the Butora Altura. Check out our full review to see how they compare.

Altra Escalante

June 21, 2018June 18, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Altra Escalante is a zero-drop shoe with a more plush, cushioned ride than many of the more minimalist options out there. So is that a good thing or a bad thing? More importantly, is it a good option for you? Our full review should help you decide.

Noah Bodman reviews the Zerode Taniwha for Blister Review

2018 Zerode Taniwha

June 17, 2018June 17, 2018 by Noah Bodman

As a trail-oriented bike with no derailleur, no cassette, and a hefty price tag, the Zerode Taniwha is certainly different, but is it better?

Win Men’s & Women’s Shoes from Altra

June 19, 2018June 15, 2018 by Luke Koppa

Win men's and women's shoes of your choosing from Altra.

Noah Bodman reviews the Ibis Mojo HD4 for Blister

2018 Ibis Mojo HD4

June 24, 2018June 14, 2018 by Noah Bodman

If you generally pedal to the top of your rowdy descents, the Ibis Mojo HD4 is one of the best bikes we’ve used.

Blister reviews the DPS Alchemist Wailer 112

2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer 112

December 16, 2020June 13, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’ve now had a handful of reviewers on the newest version of the DPS Wailer 112. Check out our full review, where everybody weighs in.

2020-2021 Marker Alpinist 12

December 16, 2020June 12, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

Several years ago, Marker created the best-skiing tech binding in the world. Now they’re introducing the much-lighter Alpinist binding — so is it just as groundbreaking?

Mad Rock Drone HV

June 12, 2018 by Whitney Burton

Precise, comfortable, sensitive, and affordable. That’s how we’d describe the Mad Rock Drone HV, and why boulderers and sport climbers looking for an aggressive, precise shoe should take a look.

Blister 27.5 Trailbike Guide Noah Bodman

27.5” Trail Bikes — A Guide + Comparisons

June 10, 2018 by Noah Bodman

“Trail Bikes” range from lightweight XC whips to burly enduro machines and it can be confusing to choose from all the options. So we’ve compared thirty-one 27.5” wheeled bikes and ordered them from most climbing-oriented to most downhill-oriented, with some new options for this year.

Blister reviews The Hammer edition of the Folsom Skis Primary

2018-2019 Folsom Skis Primary — “The Hammer” Edition

November 28, 2018June 8, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Last year, we started talking to Folsom about creating an all-mountain charger named “The Hammer.” And after much back-and-forth, the ski’s been built, and we’re excited about how it turned out. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Blister reviews the Atomic Vantage 97 Ti.

2020-2021 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti

December 14, 2020June 7, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The brand-new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti is one of the strongest, most powerful skis we’ve reviewed. But how versatile is it, and how well does it work when you don’t feel like skiing flat out? Check out our full review.

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