BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Backcountry Access Scepter Ski Pole
The BCA Scepter’s scraper grip makes it a top choice among backcountry touring poles.
2016 Yeti SB5.5
Our bike editor thinks that the Yeti SB5.5 may just be fastest bike he’s been on.
Petzl Sum’Tec Ice Axe
While the Petzl Sum’Tec ice axe performs very well, we were left with a few questions.
Sweet Protection Bearsuit Light Knee Pads
Sweet Protection’s Bearsuit Light Kneepads are some of the most comfortable kneepads we’ve found for riders who earn their descents.
2019-2020 Black Crows Corvus Freebird
Here’s our review of the Black Crows Corvus Freebird and how it compares to the standard-edition Corvus.
Mammut Multipitch Chalk Bag
Mammut’s Multipitch Chalk Bag is much more useful than your average chalk bag.
Patagonia Hybrid Sleeping Bag
Patagonia just made half a sleeping bag. Turns out, it’s one of the most versatile bags we’ve used.
Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm Jacket
Patagonia’s new Stretch Nano Storm Jacket is one of the most comfortable jackets we’ve used, and it performs well in a wide range of conditions.
29er Trailbike Roundup
29er trailbikes are some of the more versatile and interesting rides around so we compared 11 of them and broke them down by climbing efficiency and descending performance .
2018-2019 Line Mordecai
The new Line Mordecai isn’t merely a wider Bacon or a skinnier Opus, it’s a stable ski that will still let you go have fun all around the mountain.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 and Insert
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 is a super lightweight, super versatile, 4-season shelter that is well-suited to harsh environments.
Maxxis Griffin Tire
The new Maxxis Griffin is a fast-rolling tire that excels in certain conditions.
Race Face Next SL G4 Cranks
We think the Race Face Next SL G4 cranks may be the best trail cranks on the market right now.
State of the Blister Union
Want to know more about how we do things and what we’re up to? Here is an open letter from Blister’s Founder.
Interbike 2016 Roundup
We’ve rounded up some of the most interesting new products we found at Interbike 2016.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2021-2022 Prior Northwest 100
The brand-new Prior Northwest 100 slots into a diverse class of playful all-mountain skis. So how does its design compare to the competition? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
2020-2021 DPS Alchemist Wailer A110 C2
DPS’s Wailer 112 has become very popular with many skiers, but it’s also been a bit polarizing. For 19/20, they’re adding a different version that could be appealing to those who weren’t previously interested in the Wailer 112. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the new Wailer A110.
19/20 DPS Alchemist Wailer 110 C2
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the brand-new Wailer A110.
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Dierdre Wolownick, The Sharp End of Life (Ep.87)
In some circles, Dierdre Wolownick is best known as Alex Honnold’s mom. But she is also the oldest woman to climb El Cap, an author, teacher, linguist, musician, marathon runner, and someone who continues to push her comfort zone. We talk to Dierdre about her new book The Sharp End of Life: A Mother’s Story; what shaped her philosophy of parenting; how she’s become more courageous with age; and the importance of continuing to push past limits.
Tobe Novo Jacket and Bib
Tobe’s Novo Jacket & Bib bring the burly construction and durability of snowmobile outerwear to a skiing / snowboarding silhouette, but do these crossover pieces have any downsides? Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
For 19/20 Elan is releasing a limited “Black Edition” of their Ripstick 106. So what’s actually different with this new ski? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
2021-2022 Line Sakana
Spring skiing is here, so we figured it’d be a good time to look back on one of the most fun skis we’ve been on for spring conditions — the Line Sakana. Plus, we’ve added some updates about how it performs as a 50/50 ski.
Win Travel Apparel from 686
Heading on a trip or just need some apparel for the unpredictable spring weather? Check out this week’s Gear Giveaway!
19/20 ON3P Lineup with Scott Andrus (Ep.46)
We talk to ON3P founder, Scott Andrus, about the 19/20 ON3P lineup, building skis for Michael Jordan & Tinker Hatfield, and we break quite a bit of news along the way.
19/20 Blizzard Zero G 105
Check out some of our initial on-snow impressions of Blizzard’s new touring ski.
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2020-2021 Weston Riva
After spending 30 days on it, the Weston Riva has proven to be an intuitive, stable, and surprisingly versatile powder-oriented board. Check out our full review.
Nicolas Vuignier — “Drones on Fire, and other bad ideas: The making of Heatseeker”
A few months ago, Nicolas Vuignier posted an edit that featured people skiing big-mountain lines illuminated only by some mysterious glowing objects in the sky. Now you can check out his video that documents the 4-year project behind the “Heatseeker” edit, and we think it’s well worth a watch.