BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
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.
“Easy” vs. “Demanding” Skis
Are directional skis going away? And why does there seem to be such an emphasis these days on skis being “easy” ?
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Rab Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants
There aren’t many kits out there designed specifically for ski mountaineering, but Rab’s Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants are. So how do they perform in big terrain, and should you still be considering them even if you’re not walking around in crampons and hacking your way up steep ice? Check out our full review.
Blister Speaker Series 1.1 – Brendan Leonard, Semi-Rad.com
We just held the inaugural Blister Speaker Series event at Western Colorado University with Brendan Leonard — author, filmmaker, and creator of semi-rad.com. So here is that live conversation where we talk with Brendan about work, work ethic, creativity, and how to keep from compromising your vision in whatever field you are passionate about pursuing.
2021-2022 K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance
K2’s Mindbender series includes six brand-new women’s skis, and here you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the women’s Mindbender 98Ti Alliance.
Candide Thovex — THE INTRO | BEHIND THE SCENES | SKI THE WORLD
To say that we’re excited about this would be a serious understatement. Check out the trailer for Candide Thovex’s new series documenting his absurdly creative and impressive edit where he skied in nine different countries, none of which was done on snow.
2021-2022 Folsom Trophy Carbon
The Folsom Trophy Carbon is one of the few playful pow skis that’s light enough to tour on, and you can now check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
Deep Dive: Folsom Trophy Carbon
We compare the Trophy Carbon to the Atomic Bent Chetler 120, Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro & Wildcat Tour, Blizzard Rustler 11, Rossignol Super 7 HD, Scott Scrapper 115, Liberty Origin 112, and Faction Candide 4.0.
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Deep Dive: Faction Prodigy 4.0
We compare the Prodigy 4.0 to the Moment Wildcat / Blister Pro, Icelantic Nomad 115, Blizzard Rustler 11, Rossignol Black Ops 118, Prior CBC, Rossignol Super 7 HD, Liberty Origin 112, and Faction Prodigy 3.0.
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2019-2020 Faction Prodigy 4.0
Want a ski that’s quick and playful while also being strong and damp? If so, the Prodigy 4.0 is worth a good look. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.
2021-2022 Blizzard Sheeva 10
The Blizzard Sheeva 10 has proved to be a very versatile ski — not only in terms of conditions and terrain, but also in the types of skiers it suits. Check out our full review for more.
2019-2020 Fischer Ranger Free 130
This year Fischer released a brand-new AT boot, and we’ve now updated our full review after getting more time and reviewers in the Ranger Free 130.
Win Women’s & Men’s Gloves / Mitts from Oyuki
Win gloves or mitts from the Niseko-based brand, Oyuki!
New Innovations in Bootfitting with Pulse Boot Lab (Ep.35)
Are you one of the many people who has wished that your ski boots were a bit stiffer or more comfortable? Well then listen up, because, the bootfitters at Pulse Boot Lab in Revelstoke have come up with a number of innovative ways to achieve both.