Cy Whitling reviews the Hinterland Maul 121 for Blister

2020-2021 Hinterland Maul 121

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Hinterland is a small-batch ski manufacturer out of Utah, and we've been impressed by the widest ski in their lineup, the Maul 121. Check out our full review for more on the ski and how it compares to other playful pow skis on the market.
Paul Forward reviews the Scarpa F1 LT for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Scarpa F1 LT

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Check out reviewer Paul Forward's initial thoughts on the F1 LT and how it compares to the previous Alien RS.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Elan Wingman 86 CTi for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Wingman 86 CTi

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Elan puts the Wingman 86 CTi in the "All-Mountain Versatile" category of their lineup, and we don't think they're far off with that description.

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Luke Koppa reviews the 2021 4FRNT Devastator for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 4FRNT Devastator

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Check out our initial impressions of the new Devastator, where we answer some of the questions we first posed in our First Look.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Movement Fly Two 115 for Blister

Flash Review: 20/21 Movement Fly Two 115

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Check out our initial thoughts on Movement's playful (but also pretty stable) pow ski.

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Blister Brand Guide: Blister details, differentiates, and explains the shoes in Columbia Montrail's 2020 running shoe lineup

Blister Brand Guide: Columbia Montrail Trail Running Shoes ’20

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While it doesn't include a huge number of shoes, Columbia-Montrail's 2020 trail running shoe lineup offers runners a few different options to suit specific needs, and is particularly appealing for those not looking to drop a ton of money on their next pair of shoes. Check out our Brand Guide to see how each shoe differs and which might be worth a look from you.
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.
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