Eric Freson; Blister Bio

Eric Freson

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Age: 36 | Vitals: 5’’10” 165 lbs | Years biking: 31 | Current Residence: Gunnison Valley, Colorado

Background
Eric Freson; Blister Bio
I grew up in small-town Vermont, and was encour…

Matt Pincus of TrainingBeta on Blister's All Things Climbing Podcast

Matt Pincus of TrainingBeta (Ep.16)

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Matt Pincus is the head coach/trainer at TrainingBeta, and he has a strong resume both as a coach and a climber. We talk to Matt about balancing his climbing goals with full-time work; the most important lessons he’s learned as a coach and trainer; and some of the key things most of us get wrong when it comes to progressing.
Nathan Williard reviews the Ibis Ripley LS for Blister

Nathan Williard

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Age: 23 | Vitals: 6’’0” 165 lbs | Years (seriously) biking: 7 | Current Residence: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Background:

I have always been drawn to (or rather, o…

Blister Gear Review

CAST Freetour Upgrade Kit

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The CAST Freetour is the only option out there that lets you ski down on a dedicated alpine binding, and skin up with a tech toe. Check out our full review, including comparisons to the Atomic / Salomon SHIFT binding and other touring bindings.
Blister reviews the K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti

Deep Dive: K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti

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We compare the Pinnacle 95 Ti to the Blizzard Rustler 9, Elan Ripstick 96, J Skis Masterblaster, ON3P Wrenegade 96, and more...

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Monster 88 for Blister

18/19 Head Monster 88 Ti

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Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned Monster 88 Ti, including comparisons to the 17/18 version.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Monster 88 for Blister

2019-2020 Head Monster 88 Ti

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With the Monster 98 and 108 now gone, the new, redesigned Head Monster 88 Ti is now the widest ski in the Monster series. So what changed and what stayed the same with this new ski? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.
Blister's Sandal Roundup; Best Flip Flops; Best Sandals

Flip Flop & Sandals Roundup, 2018

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As you may know by now, flip flops and sandals are some of our favorite pieces of gear, and we’re in them year round. So it’s time for an updated roundup of a number of our favorites for men and women — from casual flip-flops, to versatile sandals that could replace your hiking shoes.
Dave Alie reviews the Edelrid Tommy Caldwell ProDryDT Rope for Blister

Edelrid Tommy Caldwell ProDryDT Rope

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While it might initially seem like a heavy workhorse rope, the Edelrid Tommy Caldwell ProDryDT has proven far more versatile than that. Check out our review, with comparisons to the Mammut Infinity and Sterling Evolution Helix.
Matt Zia and Dave Alie review the Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight cams for Blister

Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight Cams

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Black Diamond’s Camalot Ultralights take their classic Camalot design and trim down the weight significantly, but what about durability and value? We weigh in on how the Ultralights compare to the original Camalots, as well as some other options on the market like the Metolius Ultralight Master Cams.
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