2018 Sterling Evolution Helix Rope
Sterling recently updated one of our favorite all-around ropes, the Helix, with their new DryXP treatment, and we weigh in on how the new version performs.
Major Trends in Climbing Shoes (Ep.3)
From the Outdoor Retailer Winter trade show, we talk to Black Diamond about all the decisions and details that went into their brand new line of rock shoes, and we also talk with Scarpa about all the new tech and details for their new shoes.
2019-2020 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 110 W
We’ve been impressed by the men’s Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 and 120, and now we weigh in on the women’s version, the Hawx Ultra XTD 110 W.
Win a Blister Premier Membership
This week we're giving away to two winners our equivalent of the Bat Phone. Blister Premier grants you access to all content on the site, and also lets you email or get on the phone with Blister reviewers to really dial in your next gear choice. Enter Now for your chance to win.
2019-2020 Blizzard Black Pearl 98
We’ve been very impressed by the Blizzard Black Pearl 98, and think it will suit a wide variety of skiers.
Greg Hill & Chris Rubens’ Electric Adventures (Ep.66)
We talk to Greg Hill and Chris Rubens about their latest “Electric Adventure,” their efforts to balance a love of the outdoors with the impacts we have on our environments, and their new film, The Curve of Time.
Salomon MTN Carbon S3 Pole
The Salomon MTN Carbon S3 poles have a few notable features that make them stand out, and are worth a look if you’re in the market for a lightweight, adjustable ski pole.
Jonathan Ellsworth: Founder / Editor in Chief
Age: 50 | Vitals: 5’10,” ~180 lbs. | Years skiing: 30+ | Crested Butte, Colorado
Background:
I grew up in the Chicago area, and my fir
Eric Freson
Age: 36 | Vitals: 5’’10”, 165 lbs | Years skiing: 31 | Residence: Gunnison Valley, Colorado
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Dylan Wood
Age: 24 | Vitals: 5’10”, ~155 lbs | Years Skiing: 21 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado
Skiing Background
I grew up in Evergreen, Co
Outdoor Retailer / SIA Highlights (Ep.8)
From the Outdoor Retailer / SIA show in Denver, five Blister editors & reviewers discuss a bunch of the most notable new men's and women's gear we saw at the show.
Dakine Beretta Jacket and Mackenzie Bibs
We’ve been impressed by Dakine’s men’s ski / snowboard outerwear in the past, and now we weigh in on how their women’s Beretta Jacket and Mackenzie Bib compare.
Drew Kelly
Age: 29 | Vitals: 5’11, 160 lbs | Years Skiing: 26 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado
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Ben Firth
Age: 25 | Vitals: 6’1”, 155 lbs. | Years Climbing: 8; Years Snowboarding: 13 | Current Residence: Golden, CO
I grew up in the rainy world of the Pacific Nor…
Barbara Zangerl (Ep.2)
We talk to Barbara Zangerl about her recent send of Magic Mushroom on El Cap with Jacopo Larcher, which is the first repeat of the route since it was first freed by Tommy Caldwell and Justen Sjong. We also discuss how climbing culture is different in Europe, and how she found herself free climbing grade VI big walls after initially being focused exclusively on bouldering.
Win a pair of the DryGuy Travel Dry DX
Seriously, we think everyone should have a pair of DryGuy portable boot dryers. They're simple, convenient, compact, and work great. So, for this week's giveaway, we're teaming up with DryGuy to give away 3 sets of their portable boot dryers. Enter Now for your chance to win.
Blister at Outdoor Retailer / SIA 2018
Hey, everybody — greetings from downtown Denver. We just wrapped up 4 long days at the Outdoor Retailer / SIA Snow Show, where we had a chance to check out…
New York Times sportswriter, Karen Crouse (Ep.65)
We talk to Karen Crouse about her new book on the history and principles of the Olympian incubator town of Norwich, Vermont; the current state of the Olympics; and how all-time achievers like Michael Phelps and Tiger Woods have informed her thoughts on the price of greatness.
2021-2022 K2 Recon 130
K2’s new Recon and Luv series of alpine ski boots are really light — the lightest we’ve ever reviewed, actually. Check out the specs plus our initial thoughts and fit notes.