BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2018-2019 Whitedot Director
For an all-mountain charger of this width, the Whitedot Director is the best we’ve tested in deep powder.
Cotopaxi Cayambe 20L Ski Pack
Cotopaxi is a company that’s committed to doing tangible good around the world, and to making great products. We put their 20 liter ski-carry pack to the test.
Dakine Quinn Jacket
The Dakine Quinn Jacket is a longer, stylish shell that is a good option for resort and backcountry skiing.
2016-2017 Moment Ghost Train
The Moment Ghost Train is a weird looking pow ski that may force us to turn the expression “two-faced” into a compliment.
2014-2015 Dodge Ski Boot
Dodge is making a carbon fiber ski boot that is quite stiff, customizable, and skis great on piste.
2019-2020 Blizzard Cochise
We’ve been A/B-ing the current and the new Blizzard Cochise, so here’s our first review on its soft snow performance.
Preview: 2015-2016 Nordica Enforcer
For 15/16, Nordica is bringing back the Enforcer—at least in name, and perhaps in character, too.
2015-2016 Never Summer Raven
The Never Summer Raven is a versatile, all-mountain performer that can be pushed hard while offering a forgiving ride.
Christina Bruno
Age: 29 / Vitals: 5’7”, 135 lbs. / Years Boarding: 17 years / Years Skiing: 7 / Current Residence: Taos, New Mexico Background Living and playing in the mountains has always been the main focus of my life. I was born and raised in Salt
2017-2018 Whitedot Redeemer
The Whitedot Redeemer sits between more playful, forward-mounted pow skis and more substantial, traditionally-shaped skis. The less you feel like choosing sides, the more interesting you’ll find the Redeemer.
Video: 2015-2016 Blizzard Cochise
We’ve been putting quite a bit of time on the new Blizzard Cochise. Our first review drops on Sunday.
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Burton [ak] 3L Freebird Jacket
The 3L Freebird is the lightest shell in Burton’s [ak] line and is designed for backcountry freeriding.
2018-2019 Line Magnum Opus
Time for a Pow Update on the Line Magnum Opus, with comparisons to the Atomic Bent Chetler…
Patagonia Capilene 4 Pro Zip-Neck and Boot Bottoms
Patagonia’s new Capilene 4 Pro base layers are made with a combination of fabrics to provide an ideal balance of warmth and breathability.
Men’s Winter Boots
Here are three men’s boots that range from the ridiculously comfortable, to the impressively durable, to the classy & functional.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Deep Dive: Moment Meridian 107
We compare the Meridian 107 to the ON3P Kartel 108, Faction Candide 3.0 & Prodigy 3.0, 4FRNT Devastator, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Nordica Enforcer 110, and more…
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2021-2022 Nordica Promachine 130
Nordica is entering the lighter weight alpine boot category for 18/19, and they claim their new Promachine line combines “race-boot performance” with “all-mountain comfort and versatility.” (Yeah, right. Right?) Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the new Promachine 130.
First Look: 2019 Devinci Troy
Today Devinci announced that they’re changing up one of our favorite Trail bikes, the Troy. So how similar or different is the new bike? Check out our initial impressions.
Alpenglow Sports Summer Mountain Festival 2018
Last week we attended Alpenglow Sports’ Summer Mountain Festival, which is one of the coolest events happening in the outdoor sports world. Check out our trip report to learn more about it — and when to attend their Winter Mountain Festival next year.
Julian Carr on Big Mtn Running & Massive Cliff Jumping (Ep.73)
We talk to Julian Carr about his series of big-mountain “adventure” races, the Cirque Series; on the preparation and state of mind required to send massive cliffs; and how his company, Discrete, has evolved over the past 10 years.
2020-2021 Dynafit TLT Speed
The Dynafit TLT Speed is the newest lightweight touring binding from Dynafit. But with all the new competition in the tech-binding category, how does the TLT Speed compare to the other options out there? Check out our full review.
Nik Berry (Ep.13)
Nik Berry is pushing the boundaries of his sport in a direction that many climbers aren’t even looking: his skill and composure on hard and scary trad routes fuel an obsession with freeing big aid lines and seeking out adventurous climbing. In this episode, we talk about his recent stellar season in Yosemite and how he balances a career with all that hard climbing.
18/19 Liberty Origin 96
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of the 18/19 Origin 96, with comparisons to the 17/18 version, as well as a few other skis in this class.
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2018 Trek Slash 9.8
The Trek Slash is currently the best all-around Enduro bike we’ve ever reviewed. Check out our full review to find out why.
2018-2019 K2 Fulluvit 95Ti
Part of K2’s women’s Freeride Collection, the Fulluvit 95Ti is said to crush “all conditions at top speeds” while still being “lightweight and nimble for a freeride ski.” That’s some pretty big talk, but how does the Fulluvit 95Ti compare to the previous version, and how does it stack up against other ~95mm women’s all-mountain skis on the market? Check out our full review.
Stio Ralston Canvas Jacket
The Stio Ralston Canvas Jacket. Good for baling hay, building railroads, and a bunch of other less cool stuff, too. And it’s more comfortable than stiff, heavy canvas jackets of the past.
