Ryan Johnson and Marc-André Leclerc, Blister

Remembering Ryan Johnson & Marc-André Leclerc

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We are devastated to learn that a week-long search and rescue operation in Alaska was brought to a close on Tuesday night, leaving two of North America’s brightest alpinists presumed dead in the Mendenhall Towers outside of Juneau. Here, our Climbing Editor, Dave Alie, reflects on the two alpinist's lives and accomplishments.
Luke Koppa reviews the ON3P Kartel 108 for Blister

18/19 ON3P Kartel 108

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Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the new Kartel 108.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Giro Combyn Helmet for Blister

Giro Combyn Helmet

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The Giro Combyn is a comfortable, low-profile helmet that’s designed to withstand the daily abuses of skiing / snowboarding, and so far, we’ve been impressed by its performance. Check out our review.
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 99 for Blister

18/19 HEAD Kore 99

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Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Head Kore 99, with comparisons to the Head Kore 93 and Monster 98.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Head Kore 99 for Blister

2020-2021 HEAD Kore 99

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For the 18/19 season, Head is introducing the Kore 99, which fills an interesting spot in their line of lightweight resort Kore skis. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Scott Scrapper 115 for Blister

17/18 Scott Scrapper 115

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Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Scott's lightweight pow ski, the Scrapper 115.

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2018-2019 ON3P Skis, Scott Andrus, Gear:30 Podcast

ON3P Skis 18/19 Lineup (Ep.12)

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ON3P is releasing their entire new lineup early next month. So we talk to ON3P's Scott Andrus about this decision, then go over every ski in the new line, including what’s new, what's unchanged, and what’s so new and experimental that Scott didn’t want to talk about it. (But we got him to anyway.)
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Renoun Endurance 98 for Blister

17/18 Renoun Endurance 98

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Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the most unusual ski we’ve ever reviewed.

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Cy Whitling Reviews the Full Tilt Ascendant for Blister

2019-2020 Full Tilt Ascendant

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For the 18/19 season, Full Tilt is introducing their first ever touring boot, the Ascendant. Complete with tech fittings, a removable tongue, and a unique touring overlap liner, the Ascendant appears to be the boot that a lot of skiers have been waiting for. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
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