GearDryer Freestanding 12
Wet gear sucks, and dry gear is great. The GearDryer Freestanding 12 lets you dry a whole bunch of stuff all at once, and we’ve become pretty big fans of it. Check out our full review.
Kieran Nay
Vitals: 6’1” 143 lbs
Running Background, style, and general preferences
I grew up hiking and running around in Monument CO, a then small town north
Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 96
We compare the Origin 96 to the Liberty Helix 98, Blizzard Rustler 9, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, Renoun Endurance 98, Nordica Enforcer 100, J Skis Masterblaster, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, ON3P Wrenegade 96, and K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti.
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2020-2021 Liberty Origin 96
This year Liberty updated one of our favorite skis in the ~95-100 mm wide all-mountain category, their Origin 96, and you can now check out our full review.
Spy Ace EC Goggle
Spy’s new Ace EC goggle uses a single electrochromic lens that lets you change the tint with a touch of a button. Yep, one lens for everything. So, how does it actually work in reality, and are there any downsides? Check out our review.
Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Jacket
The Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Jacket is essentially a waterproof version of a Blister favorite, the Micro Puff Hoody. So is the Storm just as impressive as the original? Check out our review.
Michelle Parker — “Originate”
Originate is a 5-part series about the behind-the-scenes aspects of being a pro skier, and features Michelle Parker, Elyse Saugstad, Angel Collinson, Cody Townsend, and Mark Abma. The finale is now out (with a cameo by our very own Paul Forward), and you can check out all 5 episodes here.
New Skis & Outerwear (Ep.33)
We discuss the latest skis and outerwear we’re reviewing, including the Black Crows Corvus, Rossi Black Ops, Parlor Cardinal 90, Argent Skis Badger, Flylow Baker Bibs, and Patagonia Micro Puff Storm.
2020-2021 Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour
We now have around 30 days in Dynafit's new touring boot, the Hoji Pro Tour, and here you can check out our updated review.
2020-2021 Fischer RC4 The Curv
The Fischer RC4 The Curv has been one of our favorite frontside skis since it came out, and it is a 3 x winner of a Blister “Best Of” award. Check out our full review to see why.
Deep Dive: Liberty Helix 98
We compare the Helix 98 to the Liberty Origin 96, Atomic Bent Chetler 100, J Skis Masterblaster, Nordica Enforcer 100, 4FRNT MSP 99, Moment Commander 98, Renoun Endurance 98, K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti, Blizzard Rustler 9, and ON3P Wrenegade 96.
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2021-2022 Liberty Helix 98
This year Liberty re-introduced the Helix name to their lineup with the new Helix 98, and you can now check out our full review of this versatile all-mountain ski.
19/20 Scarpa Maestrale XT
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Scarpa's new, burly touring boot.
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18/19 J Skis The Friend
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned J Skis Friend.
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18/19 Rossignol Black Ops 118
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Rossignol's big freestyle pow ski, the Black Ops 118.
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Index: Base Layers
We just updated our Base Layer Index with several new options — from versatile year-round pieces to warm layers for the coldest winter days.
Deep Dive: K2 Super Charger
We compare the Super Charger to several other carvers, including the Head Worldcup Rebels i.Speed Pro, Head Supershape i.Rally & i.Titan, Fischer RC4 The Curv & RC4 The Curv GT, Liberty V76, Dynastar Speedzone 12 Ti, and DPS Alchemist Cassiar 79.
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Volant Spatula (2002-2003)
WARNING: Yesterday we let Shane talk about his creation, the Volant Spatula. Now it’s our turn. Prepare to go disturbingly in-depth about a ski made back in 2002.
2019-2020 K2 Super Charger
The K2 Super Charger is an aptly named ski, so if you like to ski hard and fast on groomers, it's certainly worth a look. Check out our full review for more.