Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018 — In the Garage
We’ve now shared our suggestions for stocking stuffers and gifts that’d be great under the tree. Now it’s time for the big items — those that you may just need to hide in the garage.
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Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018 — Under the Tree
Yesterday we asked our reviewers for their top picks for stocking stuffers, and today they’re chiming in with their thoughts on the best gifts to put under the tree.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018 — Stocking Stuffers
‘Tis the season to do some nice things, say some nice things, and maybe give one or two nice things to the people you care about, so this week we’re sharing a few of our own favorite gift ideas, starting with our top picks for stocking stuffers.
Suspension 101: Designs
Trying to figure out bike suspension designs – how they work and the pros & cons of each – can feel like you need an engineering degree. So we put together this article to clarify the differences between the various suspension designs on the market. Check it out.
Alpine Sports
Gnomes is our highly recommended shop in the Christchurch / Canterbury region of New Zealand.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2017 — In the Garage
Time for the final roundup: these are our big-ticket (or just plain big) gift ideas.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2017 — Stocking Stuffers
‘Tis the season to do, say, and / or give some nice things to the people you care about, so this week we’re sharing a few of our own favorite gift ideas. (And don’t feel bad about picking up one or two of these items for yourself. Because screw it, you probably deserve it. Here’s to you, too.)
1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (17/18)
We’ve posted our reviewers’ 3-ski and 2-ski quiver selections, so it’s time now to take a look at the holy grail of the ski world: the every-single-day, any-and-all conditions, 1-Ski Quiver.
2-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (17/18)
Last week we presented our three-ski quiver selections. Time now to look at the two-ski quiver selections of some of our reviewers.
3-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (17/18)
It was time to update our ski-quiver selections, so we’ve asked some of our reviewers to talk about how they think about assembling a quiver and provide their personal choices, starting with their 3-ski quivers.
Smith Goggle Lens Guide
Smith brought their Chromapop lens technology to their snow goggles, so how do these new tints fit into their lens line?
Best Flip Flops
It’s been almost two years since our Flip Flop Roundup, so we’ve given an update, and we’re currently reviewing several new models. What flips do you think deserve to top this list?
Solo Stove Lite
While not the fastest cooking stove on the market, the Solo Stove Lite offers an interesting and innovative alternative.
2015-2016 Fischer Motive 86 Ti
The Fischer Motive 86 TI won a Blister Best Of Award this season, and it’s one of the easiest all-mountain skis to recommend. Here’s why…
2018-2019 Nordica Enforcer 100
The new Nordica Enforcer won one of our “Best of 15 /16” awards, see why.
3rd Look: Rossignol Soul 7
The Rossignol Soul 7 comes back unchanged for the 3rd season in a row. And for good reason: a whole lot of skiers have had a whole lot of fun on it. Check out our (3) reviews.
Marmot Alpha Pro Jacket
After more than 50 days of testing, the Marmot Alpha Pro continues to impress. If you’re in the market for a more breathable insulating layer, or you’re curious what makes Polartec’s Alpha insulation special, check out our long-term review.
Mountain Equipment Firefox Jacket
We’ve put over 80 days in the Mountain Equipment Firefox jacket and it’s still the best multi-season shell we’ve tested. Our review also answers the question: What’s the difference between Gore-Tex Active and Gore-Tex Pro?
How to Think about Ski Length
In this Gear 101 article, we outline the factors that go into answering an important question when buying a new ski: Which length?