BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Trip Report & Guide: Skookumchuck Narrows, BC
BC’s Skookumchuck Narrows is one of the world’s best surf spots for paddlers—even in December. Here’s a gallery from our most recent trip, and a guide to planning your own.
The Golden Spruce
One of our favorites, The Golden Spruce is a beautifully written book that deals with ecological terrorism, a fascinating mystery, and the magical location of Haida Gwaii.
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Mojave Down Jacket
We like everything about the Brooks-Range Mountaineering Mojave jacket; DownTek treated down insulation, a simple design, good warmth, and a fair price.
2nd Look: Moment Bibby
If the Blister Pro is THE playful charger, the current Bibby is THE jibby charger.
2nd Look: Blizzard Peacemaker
The Blizzard Peacemaker and Moment PB&J are two of the most stable freestyle all-mountain skis we’ve tested, so we put them head-to-head.
2015-2016 Ski Logik Front Burner
The Ski Logik Front Burner is a specialized frontside tool that’s great for those looking to make lots of short, dynamic turns and high-angle carves.
Zoic Tradesman Flannel Riding Shirt
Not your average flannel, the Zoic Tradesman is a stylish riding shirt that’s great for laps in the bike park or rides in chilly weather.
2nd Look: Armada Invictus 108Ti
We take a 2nd Look at the Armada Invictus, with lots of comparisons to other directional chargers.
Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Access 70
The Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Access 70 is lightweight pack for heavy loads that comes with a customizable suspension system, but you ought to try it on first.
2014-2015 Moment Blister Pro
Christmas came early this year in the form of the Blister Pro. Several of us have been on them now, here are our collective thoughts.
Scott LCG Goggle
The competition is stiff in the world of goggles with quick-change lenses, but there’s a lot to like about the Scott LCG—including its price.
2014-2015 Fischer Progressor 900
If you like the sound of a powerful, responsive ski for making aggressive, high-angle carves on groomers (both short and long), you’ll like the Fischer Progressor 900.
2016-2017 Salomon X-Drive 8.0 FS
The Salomon X-Drive 8.0 is a very substantial frontside carver that isn’t out of place around the rest of the mountain, particularly when the snow isn’t deep.
2016-2017 DPS Cassiar 85 Hybrid T2
The DPS Cassiar 85 is a fun, energetic, frontside carver that is quite capable off-piste, too.
Line Supernatural 108 vs. Blizzard Cochise
We’ve heaped a lot of praise on both the Supernatural 108 and the Cochise, so we spent several days A / B-ing the two skis at Taos—same runs, same conditions.
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2019-2020 Nordica Santa Ana 100
The Nordica Santa Ana 100 was one of the most impressive women’s skis we got on this year. Check out our review to find out why.
2018-2019 Head Kore 1
What’s that? Another ~1500 gram 130-flex touring boot? Yep, and this one’s from Head. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the new Head Kore 1 boot.
18/19 K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti
After a few days on it, we’ve been quite surprised by the K2 Pinnacle 95. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
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Climber & Filmmaker, Renan Ozturk, on MOUNTAIN (Ep.70)
We talk to Renan Ozturk, principal cinematographer of MOUNTAIN, about this film, what makes it truly unique, what he hopes the takeaway of the film will be, and his own evolving relationship to the mountains.
2019-2020 Salomon MTN Explore 95
The Salomon MTN Explore 95 is a touring ski that puts a premium on power and performance rather than shaving every last possible gram.
Airborne Outfitters Bitterroot Dry Bag
The Airborne Outfitters Bitterroot Dry Bag combines 3 important backcountry tools — a dry bag, a water filter, and a mattress pump — into one compact system. Check out our initial review.
2021-2022 Fischer Ranger 115 FR
After getting a couple reviewers on it in conditions ranging from firm and rough to steep and very deep, you can now check out our full review of the Fischer Ranger 115 FR.
5 Reasons Why Spring Skiing is the Best Skiing
We’ve been doing a whole lot of spring skiing this year, and yesterday, one of our editors was arguing that spring skiing is the absolute best type of skiing. We heard him out, now you can. And we invite you to tell him why he’s wrong, or what reasons he left out. Check it out
Tension Climbing’s Will Anglin & Ben Spannuth, Part 1 (Ep.9)
This week we’re talking with Will Anglin and Ben Spannuth of Tension Climbing. Both have impressive climbing ticklists and volumes of insight into how climbing works. We discuss their “mad scientist” approach to designing holds, and what years of coaching and studying have taught them about how to improve your climbing.
18/19 Atomic Vantage 97 Ti vs. 18/19 Dynastar Legend X96
We just spent the day A/B-ing the new Atomic Vantage 97 Ti and the Dynastar Legend X96 — two stiff, pretty light all-mountain skis. Check out our initial impressions of both.
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Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
After running a few hundred miles more in it, we have a long-term update on Hoka One One’s aggressive trail shoe, the Speedgoat 2.