BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Deep Dive: Moment Wildcat Tour
We compare several powder-oriented touring skis, including the Moment Wildcat Tour (aka Bibby Tour), Head Kore 117, Volkl BMT 122, DPS Tour1 Lotus 124, Black Diamond Helio 116 Carbon, and more…
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Win Men’s & Women’s Merino Shirts & Socks from Icebreaker
Win merino wool base layers and socks from Icebreaker
Henty Enduro Backpack
The Henty Enduro Backpack combines many of the best qualities of both fanny packs and backpacks, making it an excellent option for most bike rides. Check out our review.
Dialing in “The Hammer” + other New Folsom Skis (Ep.19)
Jonathan Ellsworth sits down with Mike McCabe at the Folsom Skis HQ in Denver to (finally) dial in “The Hammer” they’ve been discussing, and to learn about three other brand new Folsom skis.
Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket
The Patagonia Storm Racer is an ultralight, minimal running shell that we’ve found to be very impressive far beyond the running trails. Check out our review.
2019-2020 Rossignol Super 7 HD
After getting a handful of reviewers on it, we think the Rossignol Super 7 HD is a powder ski that will work well for a wide range of skiers. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Elan Ripstick 96
After numerous requests, we’ve finally been getting on some skis from Elan. First up is the Ripstick 96, and it’s a very interesting introduction to the brand. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
18/19 Elan Ripstick 96
We’ve now spent a couple days on Elan’s lightweight all-mountain ski, the Ripstick 96, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions.
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American Alpine Club CEO, Phil Powers (Ep.11)
We talk to Phil Powers, CEO of the American Alpine Club, about his own relationship to climbing (including summiting K2); the mission of the AAC and why it’s so important; the decision to give Alex Honnold the AAC’s Underhill Award; and much more.
Glade Optics Challenger Goggle
High-quality goggles have become quite expensive, but Glade Optics is aiming to change that with their Challenger goggle. We spent much of this season testing the Challenger, and have come away very impressed. Check out our review and our Glade lens comparisons.
29er Trail Bikes — A Guide + Comparisons
There are now more 29ers available than ever before, from XC race bikes to full-blown DH rigs. So we’ve assembled a comparison of sixteen 29ers to help you sort it all out, and maybe introduce you to some bikes that weren’t on your list, but should be.
Men’s Casual Boot Roundup — Spring, 2018
Since it’s shoulder season, we wanted to share some of our favorite spring / summer casual boots that can handle some mud, rain, and time on the trail.
2018-2019 Faction Prime 4.0
After skiing it in Japan and Alaska, you can now check out our full review of Faction’s powder touring ski, the Prime 4.0.
Win a Sleeping Bag & Pad from Thermarest
Win a Thermarest Parsec 20° Sleeping Bag and NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad.
Pivot Announces New Trail 429
Pivot just released their brand-new Trail 429 model. Check out the specs and our initial thoughts on the bike.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Deep Dive: Fischer Ranger 99 Ti
We compare the Ranger 99 Ti to the Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Salomon QST 99, K2 Mindbender 99 Ti, Volkl Mantra M5, Volkl Mantra 102, Blizzard Bonafide, Nordica Enforcer 100, J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Rustler 9 & 10, ON3P Wrenegade 96, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Liberty Origin 96, Renoun Endurance 98, Moment Commander 98, and Dynastar Legend X96.
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Beringia Altai Over Hoody
When it comes to stop-and-start activities like ski touring, a big puffy jacket can not only be nice, but also extremely important if things go wrong in the backcountry. We’ve been using the Beringia (the North American branch of Teton Bros) Altai Over Hoody a lot this season, and think it makes for a great insulation layer. Check out our full review.
Flash Review: 19/20 Moment Wildcat Tour 108
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Wildcat Tour 108.
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Flash Review: 19/20 Fauna Pioneer
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Fauna Pioneer.
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2019-2020 Folsom Blister Pro 104
This season we’ve been spending a lot of time on the ski we’ve been working on with Folsom, the Blister Pro 104, and you can now check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Deep Dive: Folsom Blister Pro 104
We compare the Blister Pro 104 to the Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Nordica Enforcer 100, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Volkl Mantra 102, ON3P Woodsman 108, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Blizzard Cochise, K2 Mindbender 99 Ti, K2 Mindbender 108Ti, Salomon QST 106, Armada ARV 106Ti, Blizzard Rustler 10, 4FRNT MSP 107, and J Skis Metal.
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Eric Walker on Running 5k a Day for 365 Days (Ep.39)
By some measures, Eric Walker is a pretty normal guy. He lives in Minnesota, he’s not a professional runner, he’s 38 years old, and he’s a husband and a dad. But at some point in 2018, Eric found himself committed to the goal of running 5 kilometers every day for 365 days … and a year later, he’d done it. So Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talked to Eric to find out what motivated him to do this? How he actually pulled it off? What he learned in the process? And whether this something he thinks the rest of us should try?
Mtn Guide Rob Coppolillo on Backcountry Travel, Education, & Gear (Ep.119)
We talk to IFMGA / AMGA mountain guide, Rob Coppolillo (author of The Mountain Guide Manual and the new book, The Ski Guide Manual) about how he got into guiding; the current state of backcountry and avalanche education; his take on the pros and cons of avalanche airbag packs; the fundamental question of the most effective way to travel in the backcountry; and more.
Spyder Sanction GTX Pro Shell Jacket
The Sanction GTX Pro Shell Jacket is one of Spyder’s top-of-the-line shells, and we’ve had three reviewers testing it this season. Check out our full review.
Flash Review: 20/21 Black Crows Atris
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Atris.
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Win any Shaggy’s Ski
Enter for your chance to win any ski from Shaggy’s 2020 lineup!
From Courmayeur to Chamonix: Testing new SCOTT Skis (Ep.87)
Sam Shaheen was recently testing the new SCOTT Superguide Freetour in the Italian Alps, so in our latest GEAR:30, he talks with SCOTT about their new ski, their new touring boot, the history of SCOTT, and more.