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The Blister Summit: What It Is, Why We Made It, & Why You Should Come (Ep.134)

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our inaugural Blister Summit launches in less than two weeks! So Kristin Sinnott, our Blister Summit director, and Jonathan talk about the origins of the idea, why we think it’s important; why we think you should come!; and we cover a ton of the details and logistics of this first-of-its-kind event in the snowsports world.

Privateer Bike's Sam Meegan goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas podcast to discuss the company's history, philosophy on bike design, and future

Privateer Bikes: Origins, Philosophy, & Trajectory (Ep.51)

February 11, 2021February 3, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Sam Meegan of Privateer Bikes, which is a company that has been pushing forward certain aspects of bike design that have been gaining broader acceptance in the bike industry. So come to learn more about Privateer, but stick around to hear Sam’s big idea about how to revolutionize a whole other product category.

Zach Guy, the lead forecaster for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center, goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss the science of snow, the art of avalanche forecasting, and what every backcountry traveler can be sending in to their local avy center to help them produce more accurate forecasts.

Backcountry Travel, Snow Science, & the Art of Avalanche Forecasting (Ep.161)

February 1, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Zach Guy, the lead forecaster for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center, about the science of snow, the art of avalanche forecasting, and what every backcountry traveler can be sending in to their local avy center to help them produce more accurate forecasts.

Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound Ski Shop in Girdwood Alaska goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss the 20/21 ski season in Alaska, gear they've been liking in Alaska, and more

Shop Talk: Powder Hound, Girdwood, AK (Ep.133)

January 29, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Eric Helmbrecht, owner of Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop is back on the show to talk about this season in Girdwood; Fizz Nation; some of the gear that he and his staff are particularly high on this season; and, of course, we had to talk about Juras.

PeopleForBikes President & CEO, Jenn Dice goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas podcast to discuss what PeopleForBikes does, what it's like lobbying for bike legislature, working with the new Biden administration, and more

PeopleForBikes President & CEO, Jenn Dice (Ep.50)

January 28, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

PeopleForBikes is one of the most important organizations in the bike world that you might not be too familiar with. So we caught up with Jenn Dice to talk about what the organization is up to; working with a new administration; and what each of us can do to get involved.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Jan 2021) (Ep.160)

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the first Winter Summit of K2 by the Sherpa and Nepali team, including Nirmal Purja; TNF x Gucci collab; mountain-town dynamics; Sam Anthamatten vs Cody on the SHIFT binding; our inaugural Blister Summit; and more.

Atomic Ski Boot Product Manager, Matt Manser, goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss Atomic new's Professional series of Hawx boots and Mimic liners, Atomic's new Dual Strap, ski boot heel pockets, ski boot liner tongues, why plug boots are not a thing, and more

A Very Deep Dive on Ski Boots, Part 5: Heel Pockets, Tongue Volume, & Atomic’s new Hawx Ultra & “Professional” Liners & Dual Strap (Ep.132)

January 22, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Product Manager of Atomic Ski Boots, Matt Manser, is back to talk about heel pockets and tongue volume and Luke Koppa’s feet and how plug boots are not a thing and Atomic’s new Hawx Ultra and their new “Professional” Series of Liners and Dual Straps.

Mike Foote goes on Blister's Off The Couch podcast to discuss his and Rob Krar's FKT on the Rim to Rim to Rim Alt route of the Grand Canyon; his favorite books and reading habits; directing races in 2021; and more

Mike Foote on His Grand Canyon R2R2R ALT FKT; Race Directing; & Reading (Ep.79)

January 19, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Mike Foote, who on 12.31.20, headed out with fellow The North Face athlete, Rob Krar, to attempt an FKT of the Rim to Rim to Rim “alt” route of the Grand Canyon. So we get Mike’s version of the event, and then go on to discuss a whole lot more.

Andrew Alexander King goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss his Between Worlds project, trying to become the first African American to climb the highest mountain and volcano on each continent, and much more

Andrew Alexander King & The Between Worlds Project (Ep.159)

January 18, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Andrew Alexander King is an explorer, alpinist, climber, and surfer who was born in Detroit; has climbed over 50 different mountains around the world from Kilimanjaro to the highest mountain in the Atlantic, Indian, and the Pacific Ocean; is currently aiming to become the first African American to climb the highest mountain and volcano on each continent; and is the founder of the The Between Worlds Project.

Shop Talk: Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, VT (Ep.131)

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talked with Megan Shenton, the head of the ski dept. at Outdoor Gear Exchange, about how this ski season is going so far in New England; the history of Outdoor Gear Exchange; some of her personal favorite gear and some of the OGE staff’s favorite products; and more.

Yoann Barelli goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas podcast to discuss his move to Guerrilla Gravity, his work at Barelli Concepts, his plans for 2021 and beyond, and more

Yoann Barelli on his move to Guerrilla Gravity; Coaching; Comfort Zones; & More (Ep.49)

November 17, 2021January 14, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Yoann Barelli about his new partnership with Guerrilla Gravity; the coaching he’s now doing at Barelli Concepts; his background; comfort zones; and a whole lot more.

Ed Roberson goes on Blister's Off The Couch podcast to discuss The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k, his Mountain & Prairie podcast, and more

Ed Roberson on The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k (Ep.78)

January 12, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Ed Roberson is the creator of The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k; the host of the excellent Mountain & Prairie podcast; and the author of a fantastic Books Recommendation series. So Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth talked to Ed about all of the above, and more.

Sam Anthamatten goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss filming La Liste 2: Everything or Nothing; his career on the Freeride World Tour; His gear preferences; & More

Sam Anthamatten on Steep Skiing, La Liste 2, the FWT, & Gear Choices (Ep.158)

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Sam Anthamatten does things in the mountains that few skiers do, and in this conversation, you’ll get a better sense of the background and the trajectory that helped Sam get to where he is today. We also get an update from Sam on the status of La Liste 2; we talk about the process of flashing massive, big-mountain lines; and more.

Drew Kelly, Luke Koppa, & Jonathan Ellsworth discuss on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast the new Volkl M6 Mantra & Secret 96; Head Monster 108 vs. Volkl Katana 108; Movement Alp Tracks 106, GO 106 Ti, & Fly Two 115

New Volkl Mantra M6; Burly Chargers; & Movement Skis (Ep.130)

December 22, 2021January 8, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth offer their initial thoughts on the new Volkl Mantra M6 & Secret 96; reviewer, Drew Kelly, makes his GEAR:30 debut to compare the Volkl Katana 108 vs the HEAD Monster 108 vs the Blizzard Cochise 106; Luke discusses some of the Movement skis he’s been getting time on; & more.

Gear of the Year, 2020 (Ep.48)

January 4, 2024January 7, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister’s bike editor, David Golay, talks about some of the gear he’s recently been testing; some of the most surprising products of the past year; some of the standout products of 2020; and a few predictions for 2021.

On the Blister Podcast, several Blister reviewers discuss their highlights of 2020, and some of their resolutions and predictions about 2021

Reviewers’ 2020 Highlights & 2021 Resolutions (Ep.157)

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For our first Blister Podcast of 2021, we asked a few of our reviewers to share one highlight of the past year; one thing they’re most looking forward to in 2021; and one new year’s resolution. We got quite a range of answers — and apparently Kristin Sinnott and Jonathan Ellsworth will be starting up a new reality TV show? Please enjoy, and Happy New Year!

On Blister's GEAR:30 Podcast, Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the ski gear that impressed them the most during 2020, the new 4FRNT Devastator, Sego Big Horn 106, Renoun Endurance 88, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, and more

Gear of the Year, 2020 (Ep.129)

January 4, 2024January 1, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth talk about some of the skis they’ve recently been testing; name some of the most surprising products of 2020 and some of the standout products of 2020; offer a few gear predictions for 2021; and end with what they’re celebrating this week.

In the December, 2020 edition of Reviewing the News with Cody Townsend on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the Queens Gambit, who is getting into avalanche accidents, Ski Media, Magnus Carlsen, and more

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Dec 2020) (Ep.156)

December 28, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Towsend and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about chess & The Queen’s Gambit; savants & skier savants; ski media; political appointees; avalanche accidents; Cody’s new film, The Mountain Why; and more.

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas Podcast to discuss his new film, Balance, skiing vs mountain biking, and more

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa on Biking, Skiing, Similarities, & Transitions (Ep.47)

December 27, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa is one of the best big line skiers of all time, and he’s an extremely good — and extremely passionate — mountain biker, too. So we talked with Sage about how he thinks about the similarities of skiing & mountain biking; riding lines in Virgin, Utah back in 2004; riding with Cam McCaul; what aspect of mountain biking he is most focused on improving; and his film, Balance.

Backcountry Essentials: Our Blister Recommended Shop in Bellingham, WA

Shop Talk: Backcountry Essentials, Bellingham WA (Ep.128)

December 25, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

On our latest edition of ‘Shop Talk’, we’ve got the founder of Backcountry Essentials, Chris Gerston, talking about Bellingham; starting Backcountry Essentials; and some of the gear that he thinks works really well for skiing at Mt Baker and for volcano skiing.

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