Trip Report: Whistler Blackcomb
We sent a team of reviewers to Whistler, BC, to test trail and DH bikes on some of the best trails in the world. Here's a recap and photo gallery.
Features
Best Ways to Save Weight on Your Bike
Making your bike lighter doesn't necessarily make it better. Knowing where to cut weight—and where not to—will save you money and get you a safer, better ride.
Best of Alta, 2014
We just capped another great season at Alta Ski Area, and we're already dreaming about next year. Here's a look at some of our favorite photos from the 13/14 season.
Best of Taos, 2014
It's closing weekend at Taos Ski Valley, and to celebrate another excellent year, we've selected a few of our favorite images of the season.
Trip Report (and Guide) to Paddling Veracruz, Mexico
Veracruz, Mexico is a mecca for steep, low-volume creeking, with huge runnable waterfalls. This Guide will tell you exactly how to get there, get around, and where to stay, and the Photo Gallery will show you exactly why it's so worth the trip.
4th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
Before we dive in tomorrow to the 2015 edition of the Snowsports Industry of America tradeshow, here's a look back at what we thought was interesting (or stupid) at last year's show.
Breaking News from SIA – The Karaoke Chalice is Missing!!!
A friendly competition among a few well-known ski companies has taken a dark and disturbing turn.
United We Ski
It's been a good season for ski movies, but there's one you might have missed. And it's a great one: United We Ski.
Wagner Custom Skis – The Design Process
Custom skis—are they worth it? Well, everything about the Wagner Custom Skis design process has been very impressive so far.
Pretty Faces Kickstarter Campaign
Most ski films don't deserve to be called "Important." But *Pretty Faces* isn't most ski films, and it definitely deserves your support. Here's why.
Blister’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
We've compiled a list of last-minute gift ideas for the active people in your life.
Trip Report: Back at Alta
Blister is back at Alta, and these photos from last weekend will show you why Alta makes for a pretty great place to carry out our mission.
Columbia Ski Bum Scholarship
If you only read one thing on Blister, read this. Let's make sure this amazing kid gets to Whistler.
Trip Report: Thanksgiving at Taos
Winter is back, and we're all very thankful. And those who were at Taos this Thanksgiving are supremely thankful.
Special Feature: Designing a Ski for the FWT
Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing on the FWT this season, and we're designing a custom ski for the occasion. Check it out.
Qualifying for the Freeride World Tour
Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing this season on the Freeride World Tour. Check out his writeup and these photos to see what it took to get there.
20 Questions: Shane Benedict, LiquidLogic and the Green Race
The Green Race, one of the most prestigious events in whitewater kayaking, took place last weekend. We caught up with LiquidLogic designer Shane Benedict to talk about what makes this competition unique.
20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis — Part 2
"We're going to move mountains, and we're going to make it look like we're doing this on the fly."
20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis
Jason Levinthal, the founder of LINE Skis, is on to a new project: "I want to do everything the exact opposite of what's being done today."
Trip Report: Spring Break, Taos
It's been snowing in Taos, and we're jonesing. Check out these images from last spring — we'll see you there this season.