BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Blister Heads Northwest: Mt. Bachelor
We’re about to start day three on Mt. Bachelor, here are some initial thoughts on the mountain and what we’ve been skiing.
Blister Heads Northwest: Mount Olympus, WA
Cy’s driven 32 hours and 1600 miles in the last 5 days, here’s why
Blister Heads Northwest: Cooke City
We’re headed to Mt. Bachelor today, but here’s an update on the start of our trip in Cooke City, Montana.
Strafe Cham 2 Jacket
The Strafe Cham 2 Jacket is a very breathable touring jacket with a generous cut that make it a top contender for freeride-oriented touring.
Blister Heads Northwest
With a whole lot of new gear. See what we’re bringing and where we’re going…
2017-2018 Liberty Genesis 116
The Liberty Genesis is a very playful and pretty versatile women’s powder ski.
Flash Review: G3 FINDr 102
We’ve got several days on the FINDr 102, and we talk about it + how it stacks up to the Line Tourist 102 + G3’s new SCALA skins + the G3 ION 12 vs. the Marker Kingpin. Lots going on here…
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Blister’s Bike Editor, Noah Bodman (Ep.15)
We talk to bike editor, Noah Bodman, about this season’s new bikes, evolving standards, Gwin’s victory on his new ride, why I probably shouldn’t shoot Gwin in Butte, Montana, and more…
2nd Look: 2017-2018 Moment Tahoe
We take a 2nd Look at the Moment Tahoe in a variety of conditions, and especially when the snow is soft at all, found it to be a fantastic multi-tool.
Manitou Minute Expert 29″ Fork
Manitou forks used to be ahead of their time, so how does their current Minute Expert measure up to today’s competition?
Deep Dive: J Skis – The Metal
Become a Blister Member to see how The Metal stacks up agains the new Rossignol Soul 7 HD, Line Supernatural 108, and others…
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2016 Santa Cruz Bronson
The 2016 Santa Cruz Bronson gets a revamp, and it’s now more stable, more forgiving in challenging terrain, and more capable when pushed hard.
Tenaya IATI Climbing Shoe
The Tenaya IATI is a high-performance shoe that can still do a bit of everything.
Yeti SB5.5c
Yeti recently unveiled the new SB5.5c, a 140 mm 29er that looks like it should excel in demanding downhill terrain.
2015-2016 Fischer TransAlp Vacuum TS Boot
The Fischer TransAlp Vacuum TS is unmatched when it comes to fitting stubborn feet, and we compare it to other AT boots like the Salomon MTN Explore and MTN Lab.
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New K2 Mindbender Skis (Ep.34)
We talk to K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser, about the 13 new skis that make up K2’s brand new “Mindbender” series.
19/20 K2 Mindbender 108 Ti
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of K2’s brand-new charger, the Mindbender 108 Ti.
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Deep Dive: Black Crows Corvus
We compare the Corvus to the Blizzard Cochise, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Moment Commander 108, Nordica Enforcer 110, Prior Husume, J Skis Metal, Folsom Hammer, Dynastar Legend X106, Head Kore 105, and Faction Dictator 3.0.
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2021-2022 Black Crows Corvus
We’ve now had two reviewers on Black Crows’ redesigned charger, the Corvus, and you can now check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
Nicolas Vuignier & Jules Guarneri — “Heatseeker”
Nicolas Vuignier has one of the most creative minds in skiing. His new edit, “Heatseeker,” is what happens when you combine pyrotechnics with the skiing & riding of world-class athletes. In case you couldn’t guess by that description — yes, it’s really, really cool. Check it out here.
Arc’teryx Rush LT Pant
You know what you shouldn’t be thinking about when you’re skiing? Your pants. The new Arc’teryx Rush LT pants are easy to forget about, and we think they’re a great option for many backcountry and resort skiers and snowboarders.
Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket
The Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket is the lightest waterproof insulated jacket we’ve reviewed, and it just might be the lightest on the market. But how versatile is this ultralight piece, and who’d like it most? Check out our review.
Deep Dive: Moment Commander 108
We compare the Commander 108 to the Blizzard Cochise, ON3P Wrenegade 108, Prior Husume, Folsom Hammer, Nordica Enforcer 110, J Skis Metal, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Head Kore 105, Faction Dictator 3.0, and Dynastar Legend X106.
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2018-2019 Moment Commander 108
After getting four reviewers and a lot of time on it (including time in the recently opened Headwall at CB), you can now check out our full review of the Commander 108.
Win Custom Bamboo Ski Poles from Grass Sticks
Tired of your boring old ski poles? Enter to win a customized set of bamboo poles!
Maddie Hart
Maddie Hart in the Hoka One One Speedgoat 3, Snodgrass Trail, Crested Butte, CO. Vitals: 5’10, 115lbs Running Background, style, and general preferences Growing up as a freeride skier and equestrian, I thought running was for the birds. But when I moved to Montana for
18/19 Black Crows Corvus
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of Black Crows’ redesigned charger, the Corvus.
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