Trip Report: Grand Canyon of the Stikine
The Grand Canyon of the Stikine, widely considered to be the most difficult big water expedition run in North America, is an epic journey through Class V water.
Features
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Interbike 2013
Photos of the bizarre things we saw on the Interbike floor, from very strange suspension designs to ingenious ways to carry a six-pack.
Interbike 2013
Interbike officially kicked off Wednesday. From 27.5 bikes to new safety tech, here's a bit of what we've seen.
20 Questions: Snowy Robertson, Dagger Kayaks Designer
Our interview with Dagger Kayaks Designer Mark "Snowy" Robertson about how he became a designer, his creative process, and the future of whitewater paddling.
Trip Report: Treble Cone, Wanaka, NZ
We took a few days away from the club fields and rope tows of Canterbury to check out Treble Cone—the largest ski area in the Wanaka / Queenstown region.
2013 Black Diamond Big Mountain CHILL Series Comp – Temple Basin, NZ
The New Zealand CHILL Series wrapped up last weekend. Here are a few photos of the challenging terrain and the athletes who threw down hard as they vied to qualify for the Freeride World Tour.
Trip Report: Mount Olympus, NZ
We’ve got another Canterbury club field to introduce you to, Mount Olympus. It’s the playground of the gods, the location of some outstanding Hike-To terrain, and the home of one super friendly, evil bartender.
2013 K2 Big Mountain CHILL Series
Skiers and riders sent big airs Saturday as they vied for the chance to qualify for the Freeride World Tour. Here are some photos that showcase the talented field and Craigieburn club field’s big mountain terrain.
Trip Report: Canterbury Club Fields, NZ
The club fields of Canterbury, New Zealand have the most distinctive ski culture we've ever seen. Here's an initial taste.
Blister Heads South—New Zealand
It's time for Blister's annual August review trip, and this year, we're switching things up.
20 Questions: Goose Kearse, Misty Mountain Threadworks
Goose Kearse, president of Misty Mountain Threadworks, talks about the history and the mission of the 28-year-old climbing company.
20 Questions: George Shumate, Pack Designer
The climbing world seems to inspire "rogue" thinking and upstart companies. George Shumate of Boulder5 talks about the challenges and the rewards of setting out on your own.
20 Questions: Zach Lerner, Rock Climber
Zach Lerner isn't just one of the most interesting climbers out there, he's one of the most interesting people in mountain sports. See why.
BLISTER Symposium: Climbing, Competition, & the Olympics
Should climbing have made the Olympic cut? Does competition degrade the sport? Blister climbers have weighed in on these - and on the underlying issues. Now it's your turn.
BLISTER Symposium: Tires
In our first Blister Symposium, the shockingly funny and incendiary topic is ... tires. See whether you agree or disagree with our reviewers, then join the fray.
Trip Report: Alta, Late April
While some of you were breaking out your bikes and running shoes, some of us were out skiing pow. Alta's open for one final 3-day weekend, and the conditions are fantastic. Get up here.
Trip Report: Taos — February ’13
So Taos has this habit of going off in mid February. And when it goes off, it goes OFF. Take a look.
The 3rd* Annual BLISTER Awards, SIA
Ladies and gentlemen, we present the BLISTER Awards from SIA. Get ready for the Good, the Bad, and the Weird.
Trip Report: Rocky Point, Alta
Over two feet of snow fell at Alta Ski Area this past week, so we decided to go hit up some of Alta's famous side country. (It was very, very good.)
Trip Report: Taos – January ’13
We've been out skiing and riding around Taos this week, testing gear and playing off Highline Ridge. Figured we'd share some of Ryan Heffernan's photos.