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Win Gloves or Mitts from Gordini

March 22, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Win some ski / snowboard gloves or mittens from Gordini!

Eric Helmbrecht in Powder Hound Ski Shop in Girdwood Alaska

Trends, Favorite Gear, and Most / Least Durable Products, with Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound AK (Ep.41)

March 22, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Alaska is a place where your gear really needs to hold up. So we talk to Eric Helmbrecht, owner of Powder Hound Ski Shop in Girdwood Alaska, about the trends he’s seeing in skiing and snowboarding; the gear with the most & least durability issues; some of his favorite gear; and more.

Strafe Meadow Jacket

March 21, 2019 by Kristin Sinnott

If you're looking for a technical women's ski shell that can be used in the backcountry and the resort, but that doesn't look all that "techy," the Strafe Meadow Jacket is worth a good look.

Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Ranger 94 FR for Blister

19/20 Fischer Ranger 94 FR

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Fischer Ranger 94 FR.

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Michael Bird Shaffer discusses his background, skiing, speed flying, and more on the Blister podcast

Michael “Bird” Shaffer on Old & New Ways of Experiencing the Mountains (Ep.83)

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

To be sure, a guy named Bird is going to see the world a bit differently. So we talked to Bird about growing up on a commune in Washington; falling in love with skiing; finding a home away from home in Chamonix; his passion for speed riding, better (and worse) ways of experiencing the mountains, and more.

Andrew Forward reviews the Jones Ultra Mountain Twin for Blister

2019-2020 Jones Ultra Mountain Twin

April 14, 2019March 20, 2019 by Andrew Forward

The Jones Ultra Mountain Twin takes a freestyle shape and combines it with their stiff, carbon-laden “Ultra” construction. The result? One of the better freestyle boards we’ve used for aggressive, hard-charging riders. Check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Line Sir Francis Bacon for Blister

Deep Dive: Line Sir Francis Bacon

March 19, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the new Sir Francis Bacon to the ON3P Kartel 108, Faction Candide 3.0, Sego Big Horn 106, Line Sick Day 104, Moment Meridian 107, J Skis Metal, Armada ARV 106Ti, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Faction Prodigy 3.0 & 4.0, and Renoun Citadel 106.

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2021-2022 Line Sir Francis Bacon

December 10, 2021March 19, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Line completely redesigned the iconic Sir Francis Bacon for 19/20, and you might say that our managing editor is flipping out about the new ski. Check out our full review.

Sam Shaheen reviews the Mammut Trion Spine 50 Pack for Blister

Mammut Trion Spine 50 Backpack

March 19, 2019March 18, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

Mammut just released a new line of packs with a unique suspension system designed to move with you, rather than against you. So how does the Trion Spine compare to packs with similar designs, and where does this all-purpose alpine pack excel? Check out our full review.

Luke Koppa reviews the Amplid Time Machine 90 for Blister

2019-2020 Amplid Time Machine 90

March 18, 2019 by Luke Koppa

The new Amplid Time Machine 90 combines a very traditional shape with a very non-traditional construction. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.

Flannel Shirt Roundup — 2019

November 22, 2021March 16, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Looking for that perfect flannel shirt that you can use all year? We've rounded up a bunch of men's and women's options to make your search easier. Check them out here.

Blister reviews the Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

March 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Enforcer 104 Free to the Nordica Enforcer 100 & 110, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Line Sick Day 104, Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, 4FRNT MSP 107 & 99, Blizzard Rustler 10, ON3P Wrenegade 108, J Skis Metal, Black Crows Corvus, and Moment Commander 108.

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2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free

December 9, 2021March 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

The new Nordica Enforcer 104 Free has a lot to live up to given how good the Enforcer 100 and Enforcer 110 are. So does it? Check out our full review of the Enforcer 104 Free.

Win Insulated Bottles & Mugs from Hydro Flask

March 17, 2019March 15, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Enter to win some insulated bottles and mugs from Hydro Flask!

Luke Koppa and Sam Shaheen discuss a bunch of new apparel on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast

19/20 Apparel — Sustainability, New Tech, & the Death of Full-Zip Jackets?? (Ep.40)

March 22, 2019March 15, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

We’ve been inundated at HQ with new apparel from Patagonia, Mammut, Flylow, Sole, and much more in the past few weeks. Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa recently sat down to do their favorite thing — geek out on new apparel.

Luke Koppa reviews the Dynastar Menace 98 for Blister

19/20 Dynastar Menace 98

March 14, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Dynastar's all-mountain-freestyle ski, with comparisons to the Rossignol Black Ops 98.

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The North Face Ceptor Jacket

March 13, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

The North Face Ceptor Jacket brings a lot of what you'd expect from a technical 3L shell (great weather resistance, plenty of features, and decent breathability) but does so without an exuberant price tag. Check out our full review.

Cy Whitling reviews the Roxa R3 130 T.I. for Blister

2021-2022 Roxa R3 130 T.I.

December 10, 2021March 13, 2019 by Cy Whitling

The Roxa R3 130 was a pretty good AT boot, but we think the updated 19/20 version is a great one. If you’re looking for a boot that you can use inbounds and in the backcountry, the new R3 130 is worth a look.

Zoetica Founders Karen Hoskin & Elizabeth Smith

Zoetica: Solutions to the Global Recycling & Trash Crisis (Ep.82)

March 12, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Trash is a growing global crisis, and currently, the majority of “recycled” products are still ending up in landfills or being burned. So we discuss the crisis, the myths, and the solutions to these problems with the founders of Zoetica, who are working to help us rethink these issues and take concrete actions to address them.

Luke Koppa reviews the Rossignol Black Ops 98 for Blister

19/20 Rossignol Black Ops 98

February 9, 2020March 12, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Rossignol's all-mountain-freestyle ski.

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