BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Scott Backcountry Guide AP 30 Kit
We’ve spent a good deal of time in Scott’s Backcountry Guide AP 30 airbag pack, and so far, we’re impressed. Check out our review.
Preview: 2018 Ibis Ripmo
Today, Ibis announced the Ripmo, a new 29er aimed at the Enduro and aggressive Trail crowd. Check out the specs and our initial impressions.
New Backcountry Ski Gear & Culture (Ep.14)
We talk with Greg Floyd, founder of Bentgate in Golden, Colorado, about a bunch of new backcountry gear and some of the significant changes to backcountry ski culture that Greg has witnessed throughout his time at Bentgate.
Rab Zero G Jacket
The Rab Zero G Jacket is very impressive, albeit with a few caveats.
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Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 110
After getting more time on the Enforcer 110, we’ve updated our Deep Dive with more comparisons, including the ON3P Kartel 108, DPS Alchemist Wailer 112, Liberty Origin 112, 18/19 ON3P Wrenegade 108, and more…
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2018-2019 Whitedot R.118 Ragnarok
While its name might suggest that it’s an extraordinarily demanding ski, we’ve found the Whitedot Ragnarok to be both impressively stable and relatively accessible.
Blister in Telluride – Powder Edition
We wrapped up another excellent trip to Telluride this week, and while the first two trips featured glorious chalk, this last trip featured a lot of absolutely blower pow. Check out a few of the pics from this past Monday and Tuesday, and stay tuned for more reviews of the 18/19 gear we’ve been testing in Telluride.
A Close Look at “Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey” (Ep.7)
We talk with Dave O’Leske, the director of “Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey,” about documenting the life of one of the most influential and eccentric climbers of all time, and some of the stories that didn’t make the film.
2021-2022 Nordica Enforcer 110
The Nordica Enforcer 110 comes back unchanged for 18/19, so we’ve put more time and more reviewers on the ski, and here is our fresh 2nd Look at the Enforcer 110.
18/19 ON3P Wrenegade 114
After getting the all-new ON3P Wrenegade 114 in deep pow, chop, and firm snow, here are our initial impressions.
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2018-2019 ON3P Wrenegade 114
ON3P is about to release an all-new wider Wrenegade, and we had it out yesterday in perfect test conditions at Telluride. So how easy-going or game-on is this new Wrenegade 114? And is it best thought of as a wider all-mountain ski? A chop destroyer? Or a directional deep-snow ski that prefers fall line skiing? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
2019-2020 Rossignol Soul 7 HD
We’ve now had four reviewers on the Rossignol Soul 7 HD at Telluride, and you can now check out our full review.
Weird Skis & Women’s Ski Boots (Ep.13)
Jonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen discuss the Renoun Endurance 98 and Scott Scrapper 115, then Sascha Anastas and Kara Williard talk about women’s ski boots, why it can be so hard for good skiers with small feet to find something that works for them, and which new boot Sascha is in love with.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Trail Sisters founder, Gina Lucrezi (Ep.35)
Trail Sisters is a trail running community for women and an online journal that offer lots of great resources — including articles and stories, grants, retreats, directories for female coaches, trail locations, and races that meet the trail sisters standards for gender equity. So we spoke to Gina Lucrezi, the founder of Trail Sisters, about the unusual way in which Gina got into running; her impressive accomplishments as a runner; the remarkable things happening at Trail Sisters; the ways you can get involved with and support Trail Sisters; and more.
2021-2022 Åsnes Voss Z’N
Åsnes is a Norwegian brand that has been making skis for 95 years, and this year we’re testing their big-mountain-touring ski, the Voss Z’N. Check out our video First Look & writeup.
Thor Verdonk: A Life in Ski & Ski Boot Design (Ep.117)
In the world of ski and ski boot design, Thor Verdonk is well known and very well respected. So we talked to Thor about his background, his 25+ year career with the Rossignol Group and how he became the Global Brand Director for Lange, then we talk about the history of ski design and ski boot design; developing the Rossi S7; and we get his predictions about what the ski industry will look like 10 years from now.
Armada Announces New Declivity Skis
Armada just announced a completely new line of directional, metal-laminate skis that features some interesting technology. Check out our writeup to learn more about the new 20/21 Armada Declivity Series.
Winter Baby Outerwear Roundup
If you’re looking for ways to let your little one comfortably enjoy the (cold) fresh air this winter, check out our baby outerwear roundup where we cover a variety of pieces from one-pieces to jackets to overalls.
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The Future of Lange & the New XT3 Ski Boot (Ep.83)
On our latest episode of GEAR:30, we talk to Lange’s Global Brand Director, Thor Verdonk, about Lange’s use of “dual core” technology; why “ski boots should be alive”; the brand-new, 3rd generation, Lange “XT3”; heat-moldable shells; 3d printed boots; the future of Lange; and more.
2021-2022 Atomic Backland 107
We’ve had two reviewers skiing Atomic’s Backland 107 on everything from July suncups to deep mid-winter pow. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons of this freeride touring ski.
Deep Dive: Atomic Backland 107
We compare the Backland 107 to the Black Diamond Helio 105, Blizzard Zero G 105, K2 Wayback 106, Line Vision 108, Ampler Facelift 108, G3 FINDr 102, 4FRNT Raven, & Moment Wildcat Tour 108.
Bike Industry Predictions for the Next Decade (Ep.14)
What will the mountain biking industry look like 10 years from now? What current product categories have the most room for improvement, and where will the actual advancements in bike tech take place by the end of 2029? What categories of riding will have grown, and which will have shrunk? We discuss all of this and more, including our wildest predictions for this next decade.
2021-2022 Parlor Cardinal Pro
Boston-based Parlor Skis recently added a metal-laminate ski to their lineup, the Cardinal Pro, which is designed to be a stable and versatile all-mountain ski. Check out our First Look video & writeup.
Blizzard Announces New All-Mountain Freeride Skis
Update: in addition to their new Black Pearl 88 & 97, Brahma 88, & Bonafide 97, Blizzard is also updating the Cochise. Learn more about the new Cochise 106 here.