Blister Summit 2022: Panel Session Topics, Participants, & Schedule

Blister Summit 2022: Panel Session Topics, Participants, & Schedule, BLISTER

As we discussed on our GEAR:30 podcast, we’ve got a really exciting lineup of panel discussions for our upcoming Blister Summit. Take a look at the schedule below, and submit any potential topics or questions via this form.

SUMMIT A: Feb 20 – 23, 2022

SUNDAY, Feb 20

5:30pm – 7:00pm: Welcome Reception

MONDAY, Feb 21

8:30am – 4:30pm: On-Snow Demos

4:45pm – 5:30pm: Panel Session 1: How We Review Gear (Blister reviewers)

  • Paul Forward
  • Kara Williard
  • Jonathan Ellsworth
  • Dylan Wood

5:45pm – 6:30pm: Panel Session 2: Bindings Design & Real-World Considerations

  • Francois Lefebvre, global product line manager, bindings, Amer Sports
  • Chris Davenport: Skier, US Ski Hall of Fame inductee
  • Paul Forward: Blister reviewer, physician, & lead heli guide, Chugach Powder Guides
  • Chris McKearin, Commercial manager, Salomon Alpine

TUESDAY, Feb 22

8:30am – 4:30pm: On-Snow Demos

4:45pm – 5:30pm: Panel Session 1: Athletes & Entrepreneurship

5:45pm – 6:30pm: Panel Session 2: Ski Design

WEDNESDAY, Feb 23

8:30am – 4:30pm: On-Snow Demos

4:45pm – 5:30pm: Panel Session 1: Blister Labs: Projects & Personnel

5:45pm – 6:30pm: Panel Session 2: Ask Us Anything + Summit Recap

  • Jonathan Ellsworth & Blister reviewers

SUMMIT B: Feb 24 – 27, 2022

THURSDAY, Feb 24

5:30pm – 7:00pm: Welcome Reception

FRIDAY, Feb 25

8:30am – 4:30pm: On-Snow Demos

4:45pm – 5:30pm: Panel Session 1: How We Review Gear (Blister Reviewers)

  • Luke Koppa
  • Kristin Sinnott
  • Sascha Anastas
  • Jonathan Ellsworth

5:45pm – 6:30pm: Panel Session 2: Ski Boot Design

  • Christoph Lentz, Fischer boots product manager
  • Tom Pietrowski, K2 boots product manager
  • Greg Klein, product development & owner of Willi’s Ski Shops

SATURDAY, Feb 26

8:30am – 4:30pm: On-Snow Demos

4:45pm – 5:30pm: Panel Session 1: Backcountry Safety & Safety Eqpt.

5:45pm – 6:30pm: Panel Session 2: Athlete Panel: The Mental Game

SUNDAY Feb 27

8:30am – 4:30pm: On-Snow Demos

4:45pm – 5:30pm: Panel Session 1: Women in the Ski Industry

  • Kjerstin Klein: Winter Divas founder & co-owner of Willi’s Ski Shops
  • Kara Williard: boot fitter & Blister reviewer
  • Louise Lintilhac: skier, brand manager, PR

5:45pm – 6:30pm: Panel Session 2: Ask Us Anything + Summit Recap

  • Jonathan Ellsworth & Blister reviewers

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