Blister Summit 2022: What, When, & How to Join
Our Blister Summit is coming back in February 2022, and registration is currently open for Blister Members. Learn all about it here.
Industry News
SCARPA Announces New 4-Quattro Boot Collection
SCARPA is launching their first "alpine-oriented" series of GripWalk boots, but these aren't your typical alpine boots. Learn more about the new 4-Quattro boots here.
Fischer Announces Redesigned 22/23 Ranger Series
Fischer is overhauling their line of Ranger skis for 2022-2023. Check out our writeup for the highlights of the updates.
Tecnica Announces New Sub-1000-g Zero G Peak Boots
Tecnica is entering the 1000-g backcountry touring boot category. Check out our write-up for all the details on the new Zero G Peak boots.
Volkl Announces Updated 22/23 Kendo 88, Kenja 88, & Mantra 102
This week Volkl announced 22/23 updates to three of their all-mountain skis: the Kendo 88, Kenja 88, and Mantra 102.
Faction Skis & Candide Thovex Announce End to 10-Year Partnership
The GOAT and Faction will be parting ways in the spring of 2022, following 10 years of collaboration.
Bode Miller Joins SCARPA as Ski Ambassador
Today SCARPA announced that Bode Miller has joined their athlete team — and that they will be releasing a new collection of alpine-oriented ski boots.
Atomic Announces New 2022-2023 Bent Lineup
Atomic and Chris Benchetler have just announced the new 22/23 freeski "Bent" lineup, including 3 new models. Check out the details.
The Blister Summit was created for YOU
In this post, we wanted to underscore who the Blister Summit was designed for — spoiler alert: it's you.
Jonathan’s Sleep Experiment
Our founder has historically been downright terrible in terms of sleeping enough, but he's now trying to change that. In this ongoing series, he's documenting the things he's been reading and listening to to help with the process, and some of the tips, tricks, habits, and products he's been using.
Read Now: 2021-2022 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide
The free digital version of our 21/22 Winter Buyer's Guide is now available for all to view.
Nordica Announces New Santa Ana & Enforcer Unlimited Skis
Nordica just announced their first line of touring-oriented skis. We'll be spending time on them soon, but in the meantime, learn more about the new skis here.
10 Barrel Brewing x Protect Our Winters: PRAY FOR POW
Here's our take on this great beer for a good cause.
Full Stack Supply Co. (Faction Skis & FW Apparel) Announces New Ski Boot Brand
Today it was announced that the parent company of Faction Skis & FW Apparel will be launching a new ski boot brand next season.
Pon Holdings to Buy Dorel Sports (Cannondale, GT, & More)
Pon Holdings — the Dutch conglomerate that owns Santa Cruz, among other brands — has just agreed to buy Cannondale, GT, and more from Dorel for $810 million.
Just Announced: 21/22 is Final Season for Full Tilt
Today it was announced that the Full Tilt name and brand will be no more, starting in 22/23.
Hoji on the updated 4FRNT Hoji
We talk to Eric Hjorleifson about the development process and the updates to his namesake ski, the 21/22 4FRNT Hoji.
Gronk + Pit Viper = 4.20
On the most appropriate of days, Rob Gronkowski & Pit Viper announce they've tied the knot.
Blister Summit Panel: Next Generation Materials
We talk with the founders of MountainFlow Eco-Wax (Peter Arlein); Checkerspot (Charlie Dimmler); and Flylow (Dan Abrams) about the challenges and opportunities of working with new materials; performance vs. sustainability; greenwashing; "Flylower"; the most promising new materials; & more.
Blister Summit Brand Lineups: WNDR Alpine Skis 21/22
We talk with WNDR Alpine’s Matt Sterbenz about tea; ski shapes & design philosophy; their new Vital 100; Rambo & choppin’ broccoli; working with other brands; and being the first B-Corp ski brand.