BLISTER Podcast | BLISTER Outdoor Media & Gear Reviews

Camo is the New Black: Interbike 2017 (Ep.56)

June 3, 2019September 21, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

On location in Las Vegas, we talk to Blister bike editor, Noah Bodman, about the current state of Interbike; the most intriguing bikes we rode; the most interesting products we’ve seen; and the most bizarre stuff on the trade show floor.

Amplid Founder, Peter Bauer on the Blister Podcast

Peter Bauer on the Past, Present, & Future of Snowboarding (Ep.55)

June 3, 2019September 15, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Peter Bauer (4-time world champ, freeriding pioneer, and co-founder of Amplid) about the history and culture of snowboarding, its inextricable ties to skiing, and the current health of the sport.

Dave Alie and Noah Bodman talk about Adam Ondra, Greg Minnaar, and Aaron Gwin on the blister podcast

Adam Ondra’s New Grade + DH World Championships (Ep.54)

June 3, 2019September 8, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This week, we discuss the hardest sport route in the world and Adam Ondra's proposed new grade, then debate (and bet on) this weekend's World Championships Downhill races in Cairns, Australia.

Flylow founder, Dan Abrams, on the Blister Podcast

Flylow Co-Founder, Dan Abrams (Ep.53)

June 3, 2019September 2, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Flylow co-founder, Dan Abrams, about the early days of Flylow; how the outerwear industry has changed, and Dan breaks news about a new technology that Flylow has been developing and will be rolling out soon.

Eric Hjorleifson (Hoji) on the Blister Podcast

Eric Hjorleifson on Skiing Trends & His Boot Project (Ep.52)

June 3, 2019August 26, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In part 2 of our conversation with Eric Hjorleifson, we discuss the state of the ski industry; the AT boot he's been working on for years and why he thinks it could represent the next chapter in ski boot design, and more...

Eric Hjorleifson talks about the 4FRNT Raven, Hoji, and Renegade on the blister podcast

Eric Hjorleifson on Ski Design & Pillow Lines (Ep.51)

June 3, 2019August 21, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Eric Hjorleifson is one of the best big-mountain skiers of all-time, and he's also known for being one of the master tinkerers in the ski industry, and someone who absolutely obsesses over ski, boot, and bindings design. So we talked to Hoji about skiing pillows, ski design, and the evolution of his Renegade, Hoji, and Raven.

Jed Yeiser talks K2 Skis and Rossignol Mountain Bikes on the Blister Podcast

What’s Up with K2? And Rossignol Mtn Bikes? (Ep.50)

June 3, 2019August 12, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

To mark the occasion of our 50th episode, we bring back our very first guest on the podcast, Jed Yeiser, to talk about what's going on at K2, Rossignol's move into mountain biking, and more.

Sam Shaheen reviews the G3 SENDr 112 for Blister Gear Review

New Tech & Trends in Outerwear (Ep.49)

June 3, 2019August 4, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Blister's outerwear editor, Sam Shaheen, about the most important new tech & trends in apparel; how & why he first got involved with Blister; starting his own outwear company at the age of 15, and more.

Blister Founder Jonathan Ellsworth's accident.

A Nearly Fatal Birthday, Part 2 (Ep.48)

June 3, 2019July 28, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

On our last podcast, we told you about a serious ski accident that Blister founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, was fortunate to survive. But the crash itself was only part of the story, and the weeks after the crash have been full of a number of very consequential events, decisions, and lessons, and we discuss them here.

A Nearly Fatal Birthday in the Backcountry (Ep.47)

June 3, 2019July 18, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

On July 9, Blister founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, was involved in a near-fatal fall while ski touring on Independence Pass. This is the account of what happened; what can be learned from the incident and our decision-making; and what's next for him.

Matt Sterbenz (4FRNT Skis) and Jason Levinthal (J Skis) on the Blister Podcast

4FRNT Skis – Matt Sterbenz & Jason Levinthal (Ep.46)

June 3, 2019June 28, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jason Levinthal just acquired 4FRNT Skis, so we talk to Levinthal and 4FRNT founder, Matt Sterbenz, about the deal; what brought it about; what we can expect going forward; and the state of the ski industry in general.

Tommy Caldwell, Climber, Blister Podcast

Tommy Caldwell, Big-Wall Climber (Ep.45)

June 3, 2019June 26, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to one of the most accomplished big-wall climbers of all time about his excellent new book; risk; Alex Honnold's latest free solo; obsessive focus vs. a desire for balance; the future of climbing, and more.

Jim Harris -- Perpetual Weekend -- on the Blister Podcast

Jim Harris, Perpetual Weekend (Ep.44)

June 3, 2019June 19, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jim Harris is as passionate about and as involved in the outdoors industry as anyone, but a serious accident threatened to change that. But the real story here is Jim's "crazy" recovery, and the lessons he has learned (and that we would do well to learn from him) about dealing with obstacles, understanding self-identity, and defining self worth.

Alex Honnold's Free Solo of El Cap on the Blister Podcast

Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of El Cap (Ep.43)

June 3, 2019June 8, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In this episode, Blister's climbing editor joins us in the attempt to wrap our heads around Honnold’s successful free solo of El Cap, and to debate whether this is the greatest athletic achievement ever.

Michelle Parker — Skier, Climber, Biker, “Pretend Band Member” … (Ep.42)

June 3, 2019May 20, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to ridiculously-well-rounded-skier Michelle Parker about joining the Arc'teryx team, her work with S.A.F.E.A.S Clinics, her upcoming trips, gear, mountain lions, and a whole lot more.

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa on the blister podcast

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa (Ep.41)

August 11, 2018May 9, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We sat down with one of the best big-mountain skiers of all time to talk about kids, intuition, preparing for big lines, and a whole lot more.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Nordica Enforcer 110 for Blister Gear Review.

New Ski Reviews from Mt Bachelor (Ep.40)

June 3, 2019May 6, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister reviewers talk about some of the most surprising skis we reviewed at Mt Bachelor, then discuss what our 1-ski and 2-ski quiver picks would be for Mt Bachelor. So here are our very fresh thoughts on a number of very high-profile skis.

New Bike Stuff! (Ep.39)

June 3, 2019April 24, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Blister's bike editor, Noah Bodman, about where the most innovations are taking place in the bike world; whether e-bikes are gaining acceptance; several particular bikes (including the YT Jeffsy, the Canyon Spectral, and a couple of “plus” bikes); and the upcoming World Cup DH season.

DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, on the Blister Podcast

DPS Skis Founder, Stephan Drake (Ep.38)

June 3, 2019April 17, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the early days of DPS, ski design, and the new DPS ski boot that aims to change skiing as we know it.

Paul Forward, Powder Skis, on the Blister Podcast

New Gear – Powder Skis with Paul Forward (Ep.37)

June 3, 2019April 7, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We're talking again with blister reviewer and Alaskan heli guide, Paul Forward about a number of pow skis he's been on this season.

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