As we’re all doing our part to decrease the spread of COVID-19, we polled several of our reviewers to see how they’re spending their time at home, and how they’re staying connected to the outdoor activities we love. Check out some of their recommendations and share your own.
Next up in our Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University is one of the greatest climbers of all time, Tommy Caldwell.
Check out Part 2 of our Blister Outdoor Retailer awards, including classics like best / worst graphics, gear we were most tempted to steal, the “WTF is that?” award, and many more…
Nordica announced today that they’re overhauling their excellent Santa Ana skis. Check out our writeup to see what’s new with the 20/21 skis.
Armada just announced a completely new line of directional, metal-laminate skis that features some interesting technology. Check out our writeup to learn more about the new 20/21 Armada Declivity Series.
Update: in addition to their new Black Pearl 88 & 97, Brahma 88, & Bonafide 97, Blizzard is also updating the Cochise. Learn more about the new Cochise 106 here.
Today, Nordica announced that they’re changing one of our favorite skis, the Enforcer 100; they’re releasing a new Enforcer 94; and they’re launching an entire collection of new ski boots. Learn more here.
UPDATE: We now have a statement from Stephan Drake regarding his departure from the company he founded.
For some time now, backcountry.com has been involved in business practices that the outdoor community needs to stand against. So we explain why; we offer a detailed response to the statement put out by their CEO; and we lay out what we think needs to happen next.
In Patagonia’s latest step forward toward more sustainable apparel, they’ve made a big announcement regarding their waterproof shells. Learn more here.
Here it is — check out the entire 19/20 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide, and you can still order your limited-edition print copy of the Buyer’s Guide.
Robb Gaffney is a historic figure in the ski world, and he & his family need our help. Robb (who wrote the book Squallywood, created the Game of GNAR, and produced GNAR The Movie) was diagnosed with a rare form of bone-marrow cancer that he’s fighting hard against. But that has left him unable to work for the foreseeable future, and this has created a very significant financial burden for his family. A GoFundMe page has been started for Robb, and we would ask you to please make a donation.
We’re heading to Moab for a multi-sport trip, and we’re linking up with a 57 Hours guide to do it. Learn more about our trip, the backstory, and more.
New cams, puffy ponchos, heat-moldable running shoes, and more — check out our recap from day 2 of Outdoor Retailer.
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 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.
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.
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.
A few weeks ago Swiss voters did something that we wholeheartedly approve of: enshrine cycling into their constitution.
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.