BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Jumbo Pass, BC
Every backcountry mission is unpredictable, and our time at Jumbo Pass, BC, was no exception.
2nd Look: 4frnt Hoji W
The 4FRNT Hoji W is a playful directional ski that can handle most conditions, but shines in soft snow.
2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 93
Nordica hit a home run with the revamped Enforcer, so for an encore, they made the Enforcer 93. Here’s our review.
Deeluxe Independent BC Boot
The Deeluxe Independent BC is a well-designed splitboarding / backcountry boot that performs well on both the ascent and descent.
Trew Kooshin Jacket
Patagonia’s Nano Air Jacket has a challenger in the form of the Trew Kooshin.
2021-2022 J Skis Allplay
The J Skis Allplay is a very fun, intuitive mid-fat park ski / all-mountain jib ski that that is impressively durable.
Daron Rahlves – World Champion Downhiller, Big Mtn Skier, Banzai Master (Ep.11)
Daron Rahlves has accomplished a ridiculous amount in the world of skiing. We talk to him about the past, the present, and about this weekend’s Rahlves’ Banzai Tour – and why he considers it to be “the purest form of racing.”
Andrew Forward
Age: 25 | Vitals: 5’ 11” 155 lbs | Years Snowboarding: 16; Splitboarding: 11 | Current Residence: Anchorage, Alaska As a lifelong Alaskan, I have grown to love expansive wilderness and endless mountains. In the winter, my passions consist of backcountry snowboarding, camping / hut
Flash Review: Line Sick Day Tourist
We’ve been spending time on the Tourist, here are our initial on-snow impressions.
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2015-2016 Karakoram Prime Carbon Splitboard Binding
The Karakoram Prime Carbon is the highest-performing splitboard binding we’ve used so far.
Angel Collinson – Big Mountain Skier (Ep.10)
Angel Collinson is on fire right now. If you know Angel, you’ll want to listen to this. And if you don’t know Angel, you have to listen to this.
The North Face Summit Series L5 Shell Pants
Our outerwear expert calls The North Face’s Summit Series L5 pant, “the most beautiful piece of outerwear I have ever seen.” Find out why.
Jed Doane
Jed Doane on the Amplid Creamer, Telluride, CO. Age: 28 | Vitals: 6’2”, 165 lbs | Years Riding: 17 | Current Residence: Salt Lake City, UT | Stance: 22″, 15°, -9° Background: I grew up exploring the Wasatch, Tetons, Wind Rivers, and Utah canyon country,
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema Ice Pack 3400
The HMG Ice Pack 3400 is one of the best light but durable packs we’ve tested.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Deep Dive: Moment Commander 98
We compare the Commander 98 to the Blizzard Bonafide, Volkl Mantra M5, Nordica Enforcer 100, J Skis Masterblaster, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Armada Invictus 99 Ti, Head Kore 99, Liberty Origin 96, Renoun Endurance 98, 4FRNT MSP 99, and more…
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2018-2019 Moment Commander 98
We’ve now had several days and a few reviewers on Moment’s new metal-laminate Commander 98, and you can now check out our full review.
“Best Of” Runner-Ups + New Skis (Ep.31)
We discuss 3 skis that very narrowly missed getting a “Best Of” selection from us, then we turn to some new skis we’ve been getting on from Folsom, Rossignol, Head, Moment, Dynastar, and more.
2021-2022 Blizzard Rustler 9
This year Blizzard added a narrower ski to their Freeride line, and you can now check out our full review of the Rustler 9.
Ski Mountaineer Greg Hill on “Progress, not Perfection” (Ep.76)
We talk to Greg Hill about the new Canadian chapter of Protect Our Winters, his take on how to address “eco-anxiety”, backcountry ski guiding and safety, and more.
18/19 Folsom Trophy Carbon
Check out our intitial on-snow impressions of Folsom’s lightweight playful pow ski.
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2020-2021 Moment Meridian 107
We’ve had more days and more reviewers on Moment’s reverse-camber all-mountain ski, the Meridian 107, and you can now check out our updated review.
Black Diamond Expedition 3 Ski Poles
After using it for more than 50 days, Black Diamond’s Expedition 3 pole has proven to be a reliable piece of equipment that’s worth a look for splitboarders, skiers, or anyone who wants a packable and durable pole for year-round use.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018 — In the Garage
We’ve now shared our suggestions for stocking stuffers and gifts that’d be great under the tree. Now it’s time for the big items — those that you may just need to hide in the garage.
Strafe Scarlett Bib Pant
Most of us want ski pants to do 2 things: keep us comfortable and look good. Strafe’s Scarlett Bib Pant accomplishes both of those things and more, and you can now check out our full review for more info on this “Best Of” winner.