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.
1-Ski-Boot Quiver; Listener Questions; Skis; Apparel; & Masks (Ep.127)
Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss several listener questions about ski quivers; 1-boot quivers; some game-changing news in the ski boot world; a number of skis, apparel pieces, and ski masks we’ve been testing; & what we’re celebrating this week.
1-Ski-Boot Quiver: Reviewer Selections (20/21)
Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 1-boot-quiver selections, with additions from Paul Forward & Eric Freson
Win Candide Thovex’s Skis
We can't guarantee they'll make you ski like him, but the winner this week will get Candide's signature ski, the Faction CT 5.0.
Flash Review: 20/21 Renoun Endurance 88
We've been spending time on Renoun's narrowest all-mountain ski — check out our initial impressions.
Flash Review: 20/21 J Skis Hotshot
Update 12.17.20: check out our thoughts on how the Hotshot has been handling chop, crud, and off-piste terrain.
Mountain Bike Jacket Roundup — 2020
This roundup is for the folks who don't let a bit of cold and / or wet weather keep them from getting out on the trails. Check out 8 of the Mtb shells we've been testing, ranging from ultra packable and breathable to burly and fully waterproof.
Topo Athletic Mtn Racer
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.
Flash Review: 20/21 DPS Pagoda Piste 94 C2
Check out our initial thoughts about the new Pagoda Piste 94 C2, and how it compares to the Pagoda Piste 90 RP.
Zoë Rom on Fruit, Oreos, Fireball, FKTs, & Running Culture (Ep.77)
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.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — In the Garage
Our final gift guide is dedicated to those big-ticket items — check out our reviewers' top picks.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Kids & Parents Edition
This edition of our gift guide is all about the little ones (and their parents). Check out our gift ideas for folks who like to get outside with their kids.
Flash Review: 20/21 Volkl Revolt 104
We've now spent some more time on the Revolt 104 in the resort — check out our initial impressions.
Bode Miller on Education, Mental Preparation, Technology, Ski Design, & More (Ep.154)
We catch up with one of the greatest ski racers of all time to discuss his involvement in rethinking education; the use of technology and data in skiing; the crucial lesson his grandmother taught him at a young age; his greatest competitive advantage as a ski racer; what he aims to do in terms of ski design with Crosson skis; and more.
Flash Review: 20/21 Armada Declivity 92 Ti
Check out our initial impressions of Armada's new directional all-mountain ski.
Blister Brand Guide: Inov-8 Running Shoe Lineup, 2020
Spanning more than two-dozen models that range from road trainers to mud-specific racers, Inov-8's 2020 lineup has a bit of everything, but it can be a bit confusing to sort through it all. Check out our Brand Guide to see what sets each shoe apart from the others, and figure out which ones might make sense for you.
Reviewer Reports: Parenthood, Carbon Wheels, Convertible Helmets, & Forks (Ep.46)
Noah Bodman offers his review of parenthood (he’s a new dad); then we discuss carbon wheels; Sweet Protection’s convertible full-face helmet; and a number of forks that Noah has been spending time on.
1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)
Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 1-ski quiver selections, including additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Sam Shaheen, & Eric Freson.
Shop Talk: The Ski Monster founders, George & Eric (Ep.126)
We’re talking with the two friends who founded The Ski Monster in Boston, MA. We discuss how George and Eric met; how getting fired — twice! — turned out to be a very positive development; the diverse customer base they serve; why ski shops ought to work to elevate the experience of purchasing all of this expensive gear; and more.
Win Men’s & Women’s Jackets from Strafe
The TWO winners this week will each get Strafe's versatile Alpha Hooded Insulator!