Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 Highlights
New cams, puffy ponchos, heat-moldable running shoes, and more — check out our recap from day 2 of Outdoor Retailer.
Industry News
Semi-Rad — “Chart Imitates Life”
Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) has been making our favorite drawings and observations for years, and now he’s compiled a bunch of them in one place. Learn more about how to get the best book ever for your coffee table, tent, or bathroom.
We’re Hiring
We are looking to bring on an editor to direct the bike side of BLISTER. If you really know bikes and you really know how to write, learn more here.
9th Annual Blister Awards — Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
Check out Part 3 of our Outdoor Retailer awards, including classics like Good or Bad Industry Trends; Best Graphics; Gear We Were Most Tempted to Steal; and the “WTF is that?” award.
Blister Speaker Series at Western
We are excited to announce this first-of-its-kind series. Check it out, and come join us!
Alpenglow Sports Winter Mountain Festival — 2019
Guided ski / snowboard tours, catered backcountry dinners, gear giveaways, and more — almost entirely free. This is what Alpenglow Sports’ Winter Mountain Festival has in store, and you can learn more about the entire schedule here.
Switzerland Votes Cycling into Their Constitution
A few weeks ago Swiss voters did something that we wholeheartedly approve of: enshrine cycling into their constitution.
Most Notable New Products: Outdoor Retailer, Winter 2018
Here is our recap of and a bunch of our thoughts on the most notable new products for 2019-2020 that we saw at last week’s Winter Outdoor Retailer show.
Parlor Skis x WhistlePig Whiskey: The Boss Hog Package
This week, Boston-based Parlor Skis and Vermont-based WhistlePig distillery announced a collaboration that combines two of our favorite things: skis and whiskey.
Interbike 2018 — Recap
Check out the most interesting things we saw at Interbike this year — including banana holsters, new Maxxis tires, Wonder Woman’s bike, and … lots of eBikes.
7 Generations Film — Kickstarter Campaign
The management of public lands has been a very hot topic lately, and in northern Minnesota, two proposed sulfide-ore copper mines have people questioning their impact on the massive nearby wilderness areas. Now, two filmmakers are hoping to shed more light on the issue. Learn more here.
Skier Survey from LINE
(Update: SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED.) Line conducted this skier survey, and we think you should check it out. Because (1) you can win some skis, and (2) you can let them know which review publications and buyer’s guides you trust most for info on ski gear.
Pivot Announces New Trail 429
Pivot just released their brand-new Trail 429 model. Check out the specs and our initial thoughts on the bike.
Testing in Telluride
We’re heading to Telluride to test out a *bunch* of new 18/19 gear, and you should meet up with us. Check out this article for more info on what we’ll be testing and when you should join us.
Patagonia Connects Customers with Grassroots Activists
Today, Patagonia announced its latest environmental initiative, Action Works, that’s intended to connect people with grassroot activist groups near them.
Alpenglow Sports Winter Mountain Festival
Today, one of Blister’s Recommended Shops, Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, announced the schedule for their upcoming Mountain Festival — a nine-day free event aimed at beginner and intermediate backcountry users to celebrate human-powered mountain travel.
Hoji on the new Dynafit Hoji Boots (Ep.1)
Dynafit is introducing today their new Hoji series of boots. So we went in-depth with Hoji himself about the boot, and also talk about our initial fit notes and comparisons to other boots in the category.
DPS Phantom & the End of Ski Wax
DPS just launched a product that eliminates the need for traditional ski wax. Forever.
Fred Beckey, Climber, 1923-2017
Climbing pioneer, Fred Beckey, died yesterday at the age of 94. Our climbing editor, Dave Alie, reflects on his time spent with Fred, and the essential lesson of Fred’s life.