BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Deep Dive: Armada ARV 106
We compare the Armada ARV 106 to the ON3P Kartel 108, K2 Marksman, and Line Sir Francis Bacon.
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Deep Dive: Liberty Origin 106
With comparisons to the Liberty Origin 96 and 116, Rossi Soul 7 HD, Salomon QST 106, Faction Candide 3.0, Black Crows Atris, DPS Foundation 106, J Skis The Metal, and more.
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2016-2017 Tecnica Zero G Guide Pro
After more time in the Tecnica Zero G Pro Guide we think it may be the most versatile, high-performance ski touring boot we’ve ever used. And we offer tons of boot comparisons.
2018-2019 Liberty Origin 106
We were very impressed with the Origin 96, so how does the Origin 106 compare, and where is the ski most at home?
Joey Teahan
Age: 24 | Vitals: 6’3”, 190 lbs | Years skiing: 12 | Current Residence: Nederland, CO Background Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I never had the easiest access to the ski hill. While my parents took my siblings and me on an annual ski
17/18 Faction Candide 3.0
Updated: 1.15.17
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Sam Shaheen
Age: 30 | Vitals: 5’ 10”, 140 lbs. | Years skiing: 26 | Current Residence: Denver, CO Background: I grew up in the Denver area, and have been playing in the mountains since about the time I could walk. I got bitten by the skiing
Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard Challenges Utah’s Politicians
Patagonia founder, Yvon Chouinard, challenges Utah’s leadership to change their policies, or else…
Winter OR 2017 Sneak Peeks
Here are some of the most intriguing products we saw (from Salomon, DPS, Black Diamond, and Mystery Ranch) on Day 1 at Winter Outdoor Retailers.
Blister Pro — Cy Whitling Edition
We’re releasing a limited-edition Moment Blister Pro with a graphic from our own Cy Whitling. Check it out.
Arc’teryx Fissile Jacket
Hate to be cold? The Fissile is Arc’terx’s warmest ski & snowboard jacket, and it delivers supreme warmth and weather protection in an extremely comfortable package.
Kara Williard
Age: 27 | Vitals: 5’9”, ~145 lbs | Years skiing: 23 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado Background I am originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico and I owe it to my dad for getting me up to Santa Fe Ski Basin and Taos Ski Valley
Sascha Anastas
Age: 33 | Vitals: 5’1,” 103 Ibs. | Years Skiing: 31 | Current Residence: Buena Vista, Colorado Background I grew up in the heart of the Rockies in the Roaring Fork Valley. Raised by ski bum parents, my first days skiing were experienced in a
First Look: 2016-2017 Majesty Skis Superior
While Majesty Skis might not be familiar to some North Americans, their Superior looks like a legit offering in the jibby powder ski category.
Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 100
Updated: 1.01.17 – We compare the Enforcer to the J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Bonafide, Rossignol Experience 100, Volkl Mantra, Line Supernatural 100, and more…
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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Stevie Kremer Does Things Different (Ep.4)
Stevie Kremer is a world-class runner, but her life sure doesn’t include many of the stereotypes that description might conjure up. So we discuss her unusual training routine; sitcoms & life lessons; how she got into trail running and ski mountaineering; and juggling being a runner, mother, and educator.
Win Goggles, Poles, & a Pack from Zipline
Enter to win a sweet ski package from the official supplier of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team, Zipline.
Avalanche Airbag Tech Talk with Black Diamond (Ep.48)
Supercapacitors, Venturi valves, and scary-high currents — this week we discuss airbag design and technology with Black Diamond’s Director of Design Engineering.
2019-2020 Faction Dictator 4.0
We’ve now had 3 reviewers on Faction’s big-mountain charger, the Dictator 4.0. Check out our full review for each of their takes.
Deep Dive: Faction Dictator 4.0
We compare the Dictator 4.0 to the Blizzard Bodacious, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Nordica Enforcer Pro, Line Sick Day 114, Icelantic Nomad 115, Dynastar PR-OTO Factory, ON3P Wrenegade 114, and Rossignol Super 7 RD.
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19/20 Liberty evolv 90
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Liberty’s brand-new narrower all-mountain ski.
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2020-2021 Liberty evolv 90
For 19/20, Liberty is launching a brand-new line of skis that’s reportedly a blend of their V and Origin skis. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the new evolv 90.
Racing, Rossignol, & Rye Whiskey (Ep.88)
We went to Shoreham, Vermont, to talk with Jason Newell about his transition from ski racing, to working with the Rossignol Group for 25 years, to his latest adventure in a whole new category: whiskey. (Plus a story or two involving duct tape, Candide Thovex, and burning couches.)
Zipline XT Goggle
The Zipline XT features an absurdly quick and easy magnetic lens-swap system typically only seen on goggles twice as expensive. So, what’s the catch? Is there one? Check out our full review
19/20 Salomon S/Pro 130
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of Salomon’s new lightweight alpine boot.
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2021-2022 Salomon S/Pro 130
The Salomon X Pro line is reportedly the best-selling line of ski boots in the world. For 19/20, they’re replacing the X Pro with the brand-new S/Pro series. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the S/Pro 130.
Patagonia — “Misunderstood | A Brief History of Hemp in the US”
Hemp has a long, complicated, and evolving history — particularly in the U.S. But with the recent passing of the Farm Bill, hemp now has the potential to make a resurgence, and Patagonia’s new film explains why that’s a very big deal. Check it out here.