Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Under The Tree
Next up in our Holiday Gift Guide are the gifts that would be great under the tree, from loungewear to MTB gear to books and much, much more.
2019-2020 Moment PB&J
This year Moment tweaked their long-standing all-mountain-freestyle ski, the PB&J, and we’ll be spending more time on the new version this season. For now, check out our First Look video & writeup for our initial impressions.
Win a Helmet & Goggles from Giro
Enter to win Giro's new Method goggle and pick from 5 of their new helmets!
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — 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.
Ski Quiver Questions, Part 1 (Ep.77)
We’ve been thinking and talking a lot recently about ski quivers, and posted our reviewers’ personal selections for their 5-ski, 4-ski, 3-ski, 2-ski, and 1-ski quivers. And now on our latest episodes of GEAR:30 we discuss some of your related questions; what our biggest takeaways are; the dreaded 1-boot quiver; and more.
Blister Brand Guide: Inov-8 Running Shoe Lineup, 2019
Inov-8 got their start by making ultra-aggressive fell-running shoes, but they now make almost 30 trail and road shoes that cover a huge range. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Inov-8 shoes might be right for you.
Runner & Chef: Kelly Newlon of RAD (“Real Athlete Diets”) (Ep.28)
By the time she was 5 years old, Kelly Newlon had already identified two of her biggest passions: running and cooking. Those passions led her to running longer and longer races and becoming a classically trained chef who now is — quite literally — feeding and fueling the ultrarunning community, including a high number of its elite performers.
Eric Pollard on Skiing, Creating, & Evolving (Ep.111)
When it comes to skiing, product design, filmmaking, and art, few people have exhibited a more distinctive style than Eric Pollard. But for someone who has been working at the forefront of these mediums for about 20 years, we know a relatively small amount about the person behind all of it. So in this conversation, we talk to Eric about skiing and art and creating and evolving, and we discuss his soon-to-be-released film and book that share the same title, 'Drawn From Here.'
Casual Shoe & Boot Roundup — 2019
While we love to talk about the newest and most technical footwear, we spend most of our time in much more casual shoes and boots. The good news is that we’re continuing to see casual-looking shoes that are more comfortable, more versatile, and / or more environmentally sustainable, and you can check out our roundup for several of our favorite men’s and women’s options.
2021-2022 Salomon S/Max 130 and S/Max 130 Carbon
Blister reviewer, Eric Freson, spent most of last season skiing the Salomon S/Max 130 & S/Max 130 Carbon, and he offers his take on the two boots, how they differ, and where he thinks they excel.
Nikwax & the Future of DWRs (Ep.76)
DWRs — or “Durable Water Repellent” coatings — play an enormous role in the performance of your outdoor gear, and are used on nearly every waterproof garment on the market. But most DWRs are made with chemicals called PFCs, which can be harmful to you and the environment. Nikwax, however, has never made any of their specialized cleaning, conditioning, or waterproofing products with PFCs. So we talked with Heidi Allen from Nikwax about how DWRs work; the dangers of PFCs; how the industry is attempting to shift away from PFCs; garment care; and more.
2019-2020 Kastle MX99
We recently received the Kastle MX99, and this ski has many of us at Blister very, very excited. Check out our First Look to see why.
What We’re Watching — November, 2019
Today we’re thankful for a lot of things, including all of you — and ski movies. Lots of ski movies. For some pre- or post-Thanksgiving dinner entertainment, check out a bunch of new ski videos that dropped this past week.
Stevie Kremer on the NYC Marathon & More (Ep.27)
Stevie Kremer is back on the show, and she came to BLISTER HQ in Mt. Crested Butte to talk about her experience at this year’s New York City Marathon — including all the gory details and the lessons she learned; the things about running she truly loves and truly hates the most; how many children is too many children, and more.
2020 Trek Fuel EX
This year Trek overhauled their most popular Trail bike, the Fuel EX, and we’ve started spending time on the Fuel EX 9.8 XT. Check out our First Look and initial on-trail impressions.
‘Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season’ with TGR’s Steve Jones (Ep.110)
Most of us know Vonn as one of the greatest ski racers of all time — and probably the toughest. But in the new HBO film, Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season, Vonn pulls back the curtain on her career and the steep price of pursuing the record for most World Cup wins.
So we talked to the film’s co-director and Teton Gravity Research co-founder, Steve Jones, about the making of this film; Vonn’s accessibility and emotional vulnerability; the hidden costs of pursuing greatness; and more.
2019-2020 Spark R&D Women’s Surge Pro Splitboard Binding
Spark recently released women's versions of their "Pro" line of splitboard bindings, and after spending much of last season on the Women's Surge Pro, it received our "Best Of" award. Check out our full review to see why.
1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (19/20)
Check out Part 2 of our reviewers' 1-ski-quiver selections, including additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Kara Williard, & Paul Forward.
Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson (Ep.75)
We talk to Moment Skis CEO, Luke Jacobson, about Moment’s entire “Commander” series; why we still need to do a better job educating skiers; how the Deathwish got its name; the history of the Bibby and the Blister Pro; some upcoming changes to the Blister Pro; and more.