BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Luke Koppa
Luke Koppa on the Dynastar M-Pro 99, Crested Butte, Colorado. Age: 28 | Vitals: 5’8,” ~155 lbs | Years Skiing: 17 | Current Residence: Crested Butte, Colorado (see runner profile) Skiing Background I’m one of many Midwest transplants currently residing in Colorado. I grew up
2020-2021 K2 Cool Bean
If you’re looking for a dedicated board for the deepest days, K2’s short and stubby Cool Bean is a surfy, playful option that provides a unique feel in soft snow and deep snow.
Analisa Price
Vitals: 5’ 3”, ~115 lbs. | Years skiing: ~5 | Current Residence: Seattle, WA I’m from central North Carolina, so I didn’t really learn to ski until I was an adult. My family may have gone on a few long weekend trips when I was
Kristin Sinnott
Kristin Sinnott on the Nordica Santa Ana 110, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC. (photo by Patrick Sinnott) Kristin (Green) Sinnott Age: 40 | Vitals: 5’8,” 125 lbs | Years Skiing: 37 | Current Residence: Northern New Mexico Raised in a small town in the mountains of
Ortovox Pordoi Jacket
The Ortovox Pordoi Jacket effectively meets the many demands that ski touring places on a shell, and is worth a look if you’re in the market for a new touring jacket.
Matt Manser, Atomic Ski Boots (Ep.63)
We talk to the global product manager of Atomic ski boots about how a kid from a little town in New York got that position, how his study of philosophy helped him get there, the design decisions behind the Atomic Hawx Ultra & Ultra XTD boots, and more.
Paul Forward
Age: 40 | Vitals: 6’0″, 190 lbs. | Years Skiing: 36 | Current Residence: Girdwood, Alaska Background I grew up in Eagle River, Alaska and my parents had various kinds of skis on my feet well before I started kindergarten. Even before I was a
Black Diamond First Light Hoody
Most of the major apparel brands are now making some sort of “active insulation” mid layer, so how does Black Diamond’s offering, the First Light Hoody, compare?
2018-2019 Blizzard Rustler 10
We now have more time on the new Blizzard Rustler 10 in a broader range of conditions. Check out our update.
Ski The Wild West
Drew Petersen’s new film, Ski The Wild West, is a refreshing take on ski mountaineering, and is certainly worth a watch.
2017-2018 Line Mordecai, 193 cm
We’ve already reviewed the 186 cm Line Mordecai, so it’s time now to weigh in on how similar or different the 193 cm Mordecai is, and what sort of skier the 193 is best suited for.
Rab Alpha Flash Jacket
Rab’s Alpha Flash Jacket is one of the lightest, most breathable mid layers we’ve ever tested. Check out our review.
Flannel Roundup, 2018
We think everyone should have at least one good flannel, so we’ve laid out a few of our personal favorites.
DIN Settings, Age, & Related Questions
How do you decide when to run your DIN settings higher or lower than the chart recommends? And how much of a factor should age really be?
Sweet Protection Delirious Jacket
A good shell is essential for cold and / or wet bike rides, and the Sweet Protection Delirious Jacket is one of the best cycling shells we’ve ever used.
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Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — In the Garage
Next up in our Holiday Gift Guide are the big-ticket items, whether those are actual items themselves, or new experiences. Check out our picks.
Winter Boot Roundup — 2019
If you like winter sports, that probably also means you spend a lot of time tromping around in the snow on your way to the mountains, or just the grocery store. We’ve been using several women’s and a couple men’s winter boots, and you can check out our roundup to see which ones might be best for you.
Winter Running: How to Do It (and Like It?) (Ep.29)
We talk to Blister reviewers, Maddie Hart and Gordon Gianniny, about how they handle running and training in the cold and on icy roads and trails; what gear works and doesn’t work for them; and more. Check it out, and let us know your own best tips, tricks, and practices.
Up & Coming: Tyler Curle (Ep.112)
We’re not sure that anyone loves skiing more than Tyler Curle, and Tyler also happens to be one very hard-charging and versatile skier who has appeared in Matchstick and TGR films. So we had Tyler come out to Crested Butte to talk about growing up skiing at Mt. Rose; starting to help out at Moment Skis at the ripe old age of twelve; his favorite skis, skiers, and ski movies of all time, and a whole lot more.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Under The Tree
Next up in our Holiday Gift Guide are the gifts that would be great under the tree, from loungewear to MTB gear to books and much, much more.
2019-2020 Moment PB&J
This year Moment tweaked their long-standing all-mountain-freestyle ski, the PB&J, and we’ll be spending more time on the new version this season. For now, check out our First Look video & writeup for our initial impressions.
Win a Helmet & Goggles from Giro
Enter to win Giro’s new Method goggle and pick from 5 of their new helmets!
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Stocking Stuffers
‘Tis the season to do some nice things, say some nice things, and maybe give one or two nice things to the people you care about, so this week we’re sharing a few of our own favorite gift ideas, starting with our top picks for stocking stuffers.
Ski Quiver Questions, Part 1 (Ep.77)
We’ve been thinking and talking a lot recently about ski quivers, and posted our reviewers’ personal selections for their 5-ski, 4-ski, 3-ski, 2-ski, and 1-ski quivers. And now on our latest episodes of GEAR:30 we discuss some of your related questions; what our biggest takeaways are; the dreaded 1-boot quiver; and more.
Blister Brand Guide: Inov-8 Running Shoe Lineup, 2019
Inov-8 got their start by making ultra-aggressive fell-running shoes, but they now make almost 30 trail and road shoes that cover a huge range. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Inov-8 shoes might be right for you.
Runner & Chef: Kelly Newlon of RAD (“Real Athlete Diets”) (Ep.28)
By the time she was 5 years old, Kelly Newlon had already identified two of her biggest passions: running and cooking. Those passions led her to running longer and longer races and becoming a classically trained chef who now is — quite literally — feeding and fueling the ultrarunning community, including a high number of its elite performers.
Eric Pollard on Skiing, Creating, & Evolving (Ep.111)
When it comes to skiing, product design, filmmaking, and art, few people have exhibited a more distinctive style than Eric Pollard. But for someone who has been working at the forefront of these mediums for about 20 years, we know a relatively small amount about the person behind all of it. So in this conversation, we talk to Eric about skiing and art and creating and evolving, and we discuss his soon-to-be-released film and book that share the same title, ‘Drawn From Here.’