2018-2019 Liberty Origin 106
We were very impressed with the Origin 96, so how does the Origin 106 compare, and where is the ski most at home?
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Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2016
If you've been busy skiing pow and still need to find a few gifts, we can help with some great last-minute ideas.
2016-2017 Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12
The Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 is one of the most compelling tech bindings currently on the market. Find out why.
2019-2020 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Here’s our review of the Black Crows Corvus Freebird and how it compares to the standard-edition Corvus.
2018-2019 Line Mordecai
The new Line Mordecai isn’t merely a wider Bacon or a skinnier Opus, it’s a stable ski that will still let you go have fun all around the mountain.
2020-2021 Arc’teryx Procline Carbon Support Boot
The new Arc'teryx Procline Carbon may very well be the best boot in its weight class for all things ascending and climbing. But how does it ski?
2018-2019 Fitwell Backcountry Snowboard Boot
The Fitwell Backcountry is a snowboard mountaineering boot that's optimized for steep climbs and descents.
2018-2019 Salomon QST 118
For 16/17, Salomon has replaced the much-loved Rocker2 122 with the new QST 118. We’ve already put the 118 through a broad range of conditions, so here’s our take on Salomon’s widest ski.
2017-2018 ON3P Kartel 108
ON3P has been killing it in the “all-mountain freestyle” category, and the new Kartel 108 continues that trend.
2016-2017 Head Monster 108
The Head Monster 108 is a smooth, damp, burly ski. But just how burly is it?
2016-2017 Kitten Factory All Mountain
Looking for one ski to use both inbounds and for touring? The Kitten Factory All Mountain is versatile one-ski quiver for the centered skier who splits his time between the skin track and the chairlift.
2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 93
Nordica hit a home run with the revamped Enforcer, so for an encore, they made the Enforcer 93. Here's our review.
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Fischer Travers Carbon
We’re putting time on Fischer’s newest ultralight AT boot.
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2nd Look: Marker Kingpin 13
Jonathan Ellsworth offers his take on the Marker Kingpin AT binding, and why it's the first AT binding he's ever loved.
2018-2019 DPS Wailer 106 Foundation
If you’ve previously had a Goldilocks problem trying to decide whether to go with the DPS Wailer 99 Hybrid or the Wailer 112RP Hybrid, you are now in luck. Meet the DPS Wailer 106, DPS’s new one-ski-quiver, and their new “Foundation” construction.
2020-2021 Marker Kingpin 13
The Marker Kingpin is the most capable, most versatile, all-around ski binding we’ve used.
2015-2016 Lange XT 130 LV
The Lange XT 130 LV is a high performance alpine boot with a solid walk mode.
Update: Modified Atomic Backland Carbon
We've been very impressed with the Atomic Backland Carbon boot, but we've also done some modifications to optimize performance.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers
'Tis the season. Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for the active people in your life.
2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 100
The new Nordica Enforcer won one of our "Best of 15 /16" awards, see why.