South American Ski Selections: Nordica Soul Rider
The Soul Rider looks like a promising ski for those hunting for a do-it-all twin-tip. It's been around for a season, but we think it's got a shot to end up among our one-ski quiver selections.
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Our Selections: Salomon Guardian / Atomic Tracker AT binding
Over the past three years, Salomon and Atomic have collaborated with their athletes to develop a new 16 DIN AT freeride binding that looks to set a new standard for uphill functionality and downhill performance.
South American Ski Selections: DPS Wailer 112 RPC
DPS has made a “charger edition” of their Wailer 112RP. The new 112RPC is supposed to be a damper, burlier 112, made to rip bigger, more agressive lines. Their “S.S.” technology has also been tweaked, purportedly resulting in an “entirely new feel.” We’re all sorts of curious on all sorts of levels.
Our South American Ski Selections
DPS has made a “charger edition” of their Wailer 112RP. The new 112RPC is supposed to be a damper, burlier 112, made to rip bigger, more agressive lines. Their “S.S.” technology has also been tweaked, purportedly resulting in an “entirely new feel.” We’re all sorts of curious on all sorts of levels. You can see it and our other selections here.
South American Ski Selections: Down Skis Countdown 3
So far, we've listed two skis from two of the biggest ski manufacturers in the world. Now we'd like to introduce you to one of the smallest: Down Skis and their Countdown 3.
South American Ski Selections: Kästle XX110 West
Next up: the Kästle West XX110. Kästle goes new school with the West, and so far, they appear to be doing it proper. Very proper.
South American Ski Selections: Salomon Rocker 2, 115
Next up for South America: Salomon Freeski's new Rocker 2 115 - the big mountain charger offspring of last season's Rocker 2.
Las Leñas Ski Review: Our Selections
We begin to roll out our lineup, and things get interesting real fast with the new Dana Flahr & Sage Cattabriga-Alosa collab, the Atomic Automatic.
BLISTER. Las Leñas. Again. This time, we're taking down more flagship skis, more brand new gear, and more reviewers to the most spectacular terrain in South America.
Troy Rarick, Over The Edge Sports
Through a combination of trail building and shop owning, Troy Rarick helped turn Fruita, Colorado, from a bankrupt town into a mountain bike destination. It's a philosophy he's now spreading around the world.
PROFILE: Ibis Cycles
In 2005, Scot Nicol re-launched Ibis Cycles with the belief that bike-building should be as much about fun and creativity as it is about the latest bike technology. Seven years later, that belief remains intact.
Outerwear 101
GORE-TEX or eVent? 2-layer or 3-layer construction? If you think waterproof/breathable gear is all the same, you need to read this.
Alta – Parting Shots
As Alta's season came to a close, it was difficult to say which was better: the parties, or the skiing. Take a look if you like skiing muppets, kangaroos in capes, and good snow under incredible bluebird skies.
Taos: Best Day of the Year?
This season at Taos, it seems like we've been asking every couple of weeks, "Is THIS the best day of the year?" Earlier this week, we were asking it again.
Trip Report: Alta + 35″
Three feet in two days, and the skiing at Alta is unreal right now. Spring may have officially begun, but winter doesn't want to let go.
Trip Report: Niseko – The Arrival
Literally, from the very first run, Niseko has lived up to its reputation.
Niseko, Japan Ski Review Trip: Our Selections
Here's the complete list of the fourteen skis in BLISTER's Japan review trip lineup.
Alta! (Welcome Back, Winter.)
The Wasatch hasn't quite been itself this season. But as you'll see, that's changing quickly.