BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Profile: 2016-2017 Nordica Enforcer 93
Nordica had so much success this season with their redesigned Enforcer that for 16/17, they’re adding a narrower version to the lineup. Check it out.
Profile: 2016-2017 K2 Marksman
We already touched on the new K2 Marksman in our coverage of new skis at Outdoor Retailer, but we dove in a little deeper at SIA.
SIA 2016 – Overview & Trends (Ep.7)
This week is the annual SnowSports Industry of America tradeshow, so we’re talking to several Blister reviewers about NEXT season’s new products and trends.
Mammut Spindrift Guide Pack
The Mammut Spindrift Guide has the volume and features necessary to haul a lot of gear, but is still versatile enough for everyday use.
Anon M3 MFI Goggle
With the M2, Anon had already made a nearly perfect goggle. So what does their M3 bring to the table? Several things, actually, including over-the-glasses compatibility…
2nd Look: Marker Kingpin 13
Jonathan Ellsworth offers his take on the Marker Kingpin AT binding, and why it’s the first AT binding he’s ever loved.
Arc’teryx Cerium SV Jacket
The Arc’teryx Cerium SV Jacket shines in extreme cold, especially when belaying ice climbs.
Cody Townsend – Skier, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur (Ep.6)
We talk to Cody Townsend, one of the most prominent big-mountain skiers in the world.
Trew Roam 3/4 Bib
Trew’s Roam ¾ Bib delivers a blend of features and performance optimized for the backcountry.
Flash Review: 2016-2017 Liberty Origin96
We’ve got two days on the Liberty Origin96, and we’ve never skied anything quite like it.
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Ski lengths, Mount Points, & Different Types of Skis
How do length and skiing style relate to mount location, particularly when choosing drastically different skis?
2018-2019 Blizzard Zero G 108
At less than 1800 grams per ski, the Blizzard Zero G 108 is one of the most powerful and predictable lightweight touring skis we’ve used, and we’ve got an update after more time on the ski in Alaska.
Freeride World Tour skier, Garrett Altmann (Ep.5)
We talk to Garrett Altmann, a three-time competitor on the Freeride World Tour, as well as a Blister reviewer—one of our original reviewers, in fact. We talk to Garrett about his background: growing up racing and mogul skiing, his time on the US ski team, filming
Trew Wander Jacket
Trew’s new touring-specific Wander jacket breathes well, has smart, functional features, and comes at a great price.
Rossignol AllTrack Pro 130 WTR
The AllTrack Pro 130 WTR from Rossignol delivers a versatile fit and confidence inspiring performance.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Climbers’ Environmental Impact with Author J.B. MacKinnon (Ep. 21)
What’s the biggest environmental impact we have as climbers? We talk with award-winning author, J.B. MacKinnon, about the three main environmental impacts from the outdoor industry, how those manifest in climbing, and the path to a more sustainable future.
Jeremy Pancras — “WOULD YOU”
Jeremy Pancras’s new film takes a look at why we choose to ski, telling that story from the perspective of some of the best up-and-comers and established legends in the ski world. It’s one of our editor’s favorite ski films of the year, and is certainly worth a watch.
2020-2021 J Skis Masterblaster
Having gotten more time and more reviewers on the J Skis Masterblaster, we’ve updated our review with comments about the ski’s stability, playfulness, and why it stands out in the all-mountain category.
Maloja FlurinM Multi ½ Jersey and BrailM Shorts
Maloja aims to make high-performance outdoor apparel without the monotonous styling that we typically see from other brands. We spent 3 months testing some of their MTB apparel to see how they performed, and here you can check out our full review.
2019-2020 Head Supershape i.Titan
The Head Supershape i.Titan impressed several of our reviewers last season, earning a Best Of award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide. Now you can check out our full review to see why.
Win Men’s or Women’s Jackets from Montane
Win a lightweight mid layer from Montane!
Tof Henry — “Born in Chamonix”
“Born in Chamonix” is the 2-year project of Tof Henry, a Cham local and exceptional big-mountain skier who likes to ski steep, technical lines a bit differently — fast. Check out the full film here.
2020-2021 Never Summer Swift Split
We’ve recently seen an increasing number of surf-inspired boards hit the market, but the Never Summer Swift Split stands out as a splitboard that’s not only surfy, but that’s also stable enough for riding fast and dropping cliffs.
1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Selections (18/19)
Check out part 4 of our reviewers’ 1-ski-quiver selections, with additions from Kara Williard, Scott Nelson, and Joey Teahan.
The North Face Flight RKT Jacket
The North Face Flight RKT jacket is one of the lightest wind shells we’ve ever reviewed. But what’s the cost of that low weight, and is it strictly a running piece, or could you also use it for activities like biking and hiking?
Anon M4 Goggle
Anon goggles feature the best lens-swap system we’ve used, and this year, they have a new goggle that lets you use two different types of lenses. Check out our review of the Anon M4.
Rock Climbing Pant Roundup — 2018
Previously a bit of an afterthought, climbing pants now come in a wide variety of styles and designs. We spent over 100 days climbing in a few of the current options, and here we’ve detailed what sets each one apart.