RECALL: Arc’teryx Procline Boots
Arc'teryx has announced a voluntary recall for all of their Procline Ski Boots.
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Osprey Aether AG 60 Backpack
Osprey’s revamped Aether is a versatile pack that offers solutions to some of the most common backpacking issues.
Eric Hjorleifson on Ski Design & Pillow Lines (Ep.51)
Eric Hjorleifson is one of the best big-mountain skiers of all-time, and he's also known for being one of the master tinkerers in the ski industry, and someone who absolutely obsesses over ski, boot, and bindings design. So we talked to Hoji about skiing pillows, ski design, and the evolution of his Renegade, Hoji, and Raven.
2018 Rockshox Pike RCT3
We put the new 2018 Pike RCT3 up against the 2017 fork, and weigh in on what’s different, what’s better, and what isn’t.
Patagonia’s Newest Campaign
Patagonia is spending nearly $700,000 on an ad campaign — and it’s not for one of their products.
2020-2021 Spark R&D Surge Splitboard Binding
Spark R&D updated their Surge binding for the 17/18 season. So how burly is it, and how does it compare to other lightweight, stiff splitboard bindings like the Karakoram Prime Carbon?
What’s Up with K2? And Rossignol Mtn Bikes? (Ep.50)
To mark the occasion of our 50th episode, we bring back our very first guest on the podcast, Jed Yeiser, to talk about what's going on at K2, Rossignol's move into mountain biking, and more.
2020-2021 Parlor Skis Mountain Jay
The Parlor Skis Mountain Jay has a unique shape and rocker profile that immediately got our attention, and you can now read our full review.
Rossignol Introduces … Mtn Bikes?
One of the largest, most historic ski manufacturers in the world is introducing a collection of mountain bikes.
Strafe Pyramid Jacket
Strafe’s new Pyramid Jacket features an updated Neoshell membrane, and Strafe says it is equally at home in the backcountry as it is in the resort. So is this really a true “50/50” piece?
New Tech & Trends in Outerwear (Ep.49)
We talk to Blister's outerwear editor, Sam Shaheen, about the most important new tech & trends in apparel; how & why he first got involved with Blister; starting his own outwear company at the age of 15, and more.
Salomon Bonatti Pro WP Jacket
We were impressed by Salomon’s Bonatti jacket last year, and there are some key improvements to the new Bonatti Pro WP that make it even better.
A Nearly Fatal Birthday, Part 2 (Ep.48)
On our last podcast, we told you about a serious ski accident that Blister founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, was fortunate to survive. But the crash itself was only part of the story, and the weeks after the crash have been full of a number of very consequential events, decisions, and lessons, and we discuss them here.
Boreal Mutant
The Mutant is yet another shoe that is said to "excel in all areas," but where does it really shine, and how does it compare to the competition?
Strafe Recon Jacket and Pants
The Recon Jacket and Pants are Strafe’s first foray into 4-season softshells, and we’ve been impressed by their performance.
Mammut Zephir Altitude Harness
The Mammut Zephir Altitude Harness is a very light and packable harness that's great on glaciers or easy alpine climbs.
2018-2019 HEAD Kore 93
The HEAD Kore 93 is the lightest inbounds ski we’ve ever seen, and it punches well above its weight class in terms of stability. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Salomon S/Lab X-Alp Boot
The new Salomon S/Lab X-Alp builds on the success of the Arc’teryx Procline with a more ski-focused design.
Rockshox Reverb 1x Remote
The Rockshox Reverb is one of the most ubiquitous dropper posts on the market, but it’s always had one major shortcoming: the remote. The new 1x Remote sets out to fix that.