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February 7, 2018February 2, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Sascha Anastas reviews the Blizzard Black Pearl 98 for Blister

2019-2020 Blizzard Black Pearl 98

February 4, 2020February 1, 2018 by Sascha Anastas

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)

June 3, 2019January 31, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 by Leilani Bruntz

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 reviews the Praxis Protest for Blister Gear Review.

Jonathan Ellsworth: Founder / Editor in Chief

March 1, 2025January 31, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Age: 50 | Vitals: 5’10,” ~180 lbs. | Years skiing: 30+ | Crested Butte, Colorado

(see my runner profile)

Background:

I grew up in the Chicago area, and my fir

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Eric Freson

February 17, 2024January 30, 2018 by Eric Freson

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

Backgro

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Dylan Wood

April 21, 2023January 30, 2018 by Dylan Wood

Age: 24 | Vitals: 5’10”, ~155 lbs | Years Skiing: 21 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado

(see my MTB profile)

Skiing Background

I grew up in Evergreen, Co

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Outdoor Retailer / SIA Highlights (Ep.8)

October 25, 2021January 30, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

January 30, 2018 by Julia Tellman

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.

Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Ranger 94 FR for Blister

Drew Kelly

April 22, 2020January 30, 2018 by Drew Kelly

Age: 29 | Vitals: 5’11, 160 lbs | Years Skiing: 26 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado

Thoug

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Ben Firth

May 15, 2018January 30, 2018 by 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 on the All Things Climbing Podcast

Barbara Zangerl (Ep.2)

February 13, 2018January 29, 2018 by Dave Alie

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

February 20, 2018January 26, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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

January 29, 2018January 25, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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…

Karen Crouse discusses her book, Norwich, on the Blister Podcast

New York Times sportswriter, Karen Crouse (Ep.65)

June 3, 2019January 24, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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.

Cy Whitling and Jonathan Ellsworth review the K2 Recon 130 ski boot for Blister

2021-2022 K2 Recon 130

December 10, 2021January 23, 2018 by Cy Whitling

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.

Matt Zia reviews the Black Diamond VaporLock Magnetron for Blister

Black Diamond VaporLock Magnetron Carabiner

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 by Matt Zia

Black Diamond’s Magnetron carabiners are certainly unique, but are they better than traditional lockers? We spent the past season using the VaporLock Magnetron on everything from single-pitch climbs in Indian Creek to multi-pitch ice in Montana to see just how effective this innovation really is.