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)

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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.
Luke Koppa reviews the Armada Declivity 92 Ti for Blister

2021-2022 Armada Declivity 92 Ti

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We've spent the past few weeks skiing one of Armada's new metal-laminate skis, the Declivity 92 Ti. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of this fun, lively, & versatile ski.
Luke Koppa reviews the Armada Declivity 92 Ti for Blister

Deep Dive: Armada Declivity 92 Ti

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We compare the Declivity 92 Ti to the Salomon Stance 90, Fischer Ranger 94 FR, Head Kore 93, Nordica Enforcer 94, J Skis Masterblaster, Volkl Mantra M5, Folsom Spar 88, Blizzard Brahma 88, Elan Wingman 86 CTi, Line Blade, Liberty Evolv 90, & Liberty V92.

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Gordon Gianniny reviews the La Sportiva Blizzard GTX for Blister

La Sportiva Blizzard GTX

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The Blizzard GTX is one of a few shoes on the market specifically designed for running on snow and ice. We've spent time in it doing just that, and in our full review, we go into who would really benefit from a specialized shoe like this, and who might be better off in something more versatile.
Luke Koppa reviews the Salomon Stance 90 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Salomon Stance 90

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Here are our initial thoughts on the new Stance 90, with comparisons to several other skis in its class.

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Elena Hight goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss her new film, Blank Canvas, her snowboarding career as a whole, and more

Snowboarder Elena Hight on Competition, Transitions, & Blank Canvas (Ep.155)

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Elena Hight is an X Games Gold Medalist, two-time Olympian, and a badass. We discuss her new film, Blank Canvas; competitive drive; how similar or different it is preparing to ride a big backcountry line versus a half-pipe contest run; her time in the mountains with the likes of Hana Beaman, Travis Rice, and Danny Davis; the art of getting better at dealing with changes and transitions in life; and more.
Gordon Gianniny running in the Salomon ADV Skin 5 Set, Gunnison, Colorado

Winter Running Gear Roundup

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Freezing temps and / or snowy trails mean your running gear plays a much larger role in how enjoyable your runs will be. Check out a few of the misc. pieces that some of our reviewers use just about every time they head out for a winter run.
Luke Koppa reviews the Renoun Endurance 88 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Renoun Endurance 88

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We've been spending time on Renoun's narrowest all-mountain ski — check out our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the J Skis Hotshot

Flash Review: 20/21 J Skis Hotshot

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Update 12.17.20: check out our thoughts on how the Hotshot has been handling chop, crud, and off-piste terrain.

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Gordon Gianniny reviews the Topo Athletic Mtn Racer for Blister

Topo Athletic Mtn Racer

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The Mtn Racer is designed to be a lightweight, high-cushion trail shoe for those who like to run fast over long distances and rough terrain. So how well does it live up to those claims, and how does it compare to other shoes in its class like the Altra Timp & Hoka Speedgoat? Check out our review.
Luke Koppa reviews the DPS Pagoda Piste 94 C2 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 DPS Pagoda Piste 94 C2

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Check out our initial thoughts about the new Pagoda Piste 94 C2, and how it compares to the Pagoda Piste 90 RP.

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Zoë Rom goes on Blister's Off The Couch podcast to discuss her DNF Podcast, growing up in Arkansas, Oreos, Fireball, ultramarathons, her FKT on Capitol Peak, and much more

Zoë Rom on Fruit, Oreos, Fireball, FKTs, & Running Culture (Ep.77)

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Zoë Rom is a runner / scrambler / climber; reader; writer; and host of the DNF Podcast. We talk with her about all of this plus her interest in continuing to deepen and enrich running culture; the very specific way to win her heart; getting cut from the cross country team in high school; winning her first ultra with the help of Oreos & Fireball; her FKT on Capitol Peak; what she’s reading, watching, and listening to; and more.
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