BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Mountain Bike Tires 101
While it might seem like they’re pretty much all the same, the fact is that the right tire can make or break a bike. So what do you need to know about tires, and how do you figure out which ones will likely work best for you given how and where you ride? We’ve got some answers, recommendations, and a whole lot of information.
2018-2019 Icelantic Nomad 115
The Icelantic Nomad 115 is a pretty versatile pow ski that both our more traditional and more playful reviewers have really enjoyed. Check out our review.
2018-2019 Rossignol Angus
After over 60 days on it, we’ve come to really like Rossignol’s all-mountain twin, the Angus, and think it could make for a capable 1-board quiver.
Win the 18/19 K2 Catamaran
Win one of the most playful skis on the market — and get it with next year’s graphics.
Deep Dive: Rossignol Soul 7 HD
We compare the Soul 7 HD to a ton of 105-110mm-wide, all mountain skis, including the Salomon QST 106, Line Sick Day 104, Blizzard Rustler 10, Nordica Enforcer 110, and many more.
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Venture Snowboards: Building in Silverton, CO (Ep. 68)
We went to Silverton, Colorado, to talk to the founders of Venture Snowboards about how & why Venture does things different from most snowboard companies; building boards from scratch in Silverton; “greenwashing” in the snowsports industry; current trends in board design, and more.
18/19 Head Kore 1 Ski Boot
We just got some time on Head’s all-new AT boot, the Kore 1, and here you can check out our initial on-snow performance notes.
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2nd Look: 2018-2019 Salomon S/Lab X-Alp
We’ve put more time in the S/Lab X-Alp from Salomon, and still find it to be one of the best options available in the lightweight touring boot market. Check out our new review and new comparisons here.
2020-2021 Atomic Vantage 90 Ti
The all-new 18/19 Atomic Vantage series uses a very interesting construction that claims to make the skis both lighter and stronger. Today, we’re taking a look at the Vantage 90 Ti, and you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
2019-2020 Majesty Skis Werewolf CLT
Coming in at just over 1350 grams in its longest length, the Majesty Werewolf CLT is a very light, very interesting, option for ski mountaineering. Check out our review.
2018-2019 Salomon QST 106
Salomon is tweaking the QST 106 for 18/19, and after spending a good deal of time on the new QST 106 with the SHIFT binding, you can now check out our full review of this do-everything, “50/50” ski.
2020-2021 Dynafit ST Rotation 10
This year, Dynafit released the ST Rotation 10, the next evolution of their popular Radical series of bindings. Check out our full review to see what’s different with the ST Rotation 10, and how it compares to some other options on the market.
2018-2019 Faction Candide 3.0
Three of our reviewers now have time on the new Faction Candide 3.0, and you can now check out our full review.
Deep Dive: DPS Alchemist Wailer 106
We compare the Alchemist Wailer 106 to the Salomon QST 106, Volkl 100Eight, Head Kore 105, Foundation Wailer 106, and Black Diamond Boundary Pro 107.
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Win any 20/21 Icelantic Ski
Enter for your chance to win any ski from Icelantic’s 20/21 lineup!
Patagonia’s Glen Morden & Corey Simpson on Product Performance & Sustainability (Ep.86)
Patagonia’s Glen Morden (Product Innovation, Materials, & Development) and Corey Simpson (Communications) came to Crested Butte to ski with us and to discuss how Patagonia is thinking about sustainability and product performance; how they continue to evolve on this front; talk about a few of their new pieces; their prototyping process; and more.
Flash Review: 19/20 Folsom Blister Pro 104
Check out some of our on-snow impressions of the Folsom Blister Pro 104.
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10th Annual Blister Awards — Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
Check out Part 2 of our Blister Outdoor Retailer awards, including classics like best / worst graphics, gear we were most tempted to steal, the “WTF is that?” award, and many more…
Liza Howard on Donut Money; Parenting; Age & Expectations; Band of Runners; & More (Ep.37)
Liza Howard is smart, funny, accomplished, humble, and by her own account … is extremely susceptible to peer pressure. She’s run marathons to impress a guy, still runs marathons for donut money, has won the Leadville 100 (and other big races) multiple times, is a coach, a parent, a NOLS Wilderness instructor, and the director of the terrific non-profit, Band of Runners. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and you are in for a treat.
Trip Report: Eleven Cat Skiing
We recently headed out to Irwin, Colorado, with Eleven Cat Skiing to do some very proper pow ski testing. Check out our trip report for a full recap and more info.
Flash Review: 20/21 Dynastar M-Free 108
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new M-Free 108.
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2020 Outdoor Retailer Highlights (Ep.85)
We sat down at the Outdoor Retailer / SIA show to discuss some of the most notable trends, interesting products, weirdest products, and the thing at the show that caused Jonathan to legally change his name.
Duncan Callahan on Winter Training; Coaching & Competing; & More (Ep.36)
Duncan Callahan is back on Off The Couch, and we discuss the increasing amount of coaching he’s doing with Carmichael Training Systems (including our own Maddie Hart); thoughts on winter training; the logistics of being a coach versus being an athlete, and more.
2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Zelda 106 C2
We’ve been spending a lot of time on DPS’s redesigned Zelda A106 C2 and have come away pretty impressed by the versatility of this lightweight all-mountain ski. Check out our full review.
2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 100
Nordica is changing the Enforcer 100 — a 5-time winner of our “Best Of” award. Check out our First Look & Flash Review to see what’s different, what’s stayed the same, and our initial on-snow impressions.