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On GEAR:30, we’re talking ski gear, customer trends, & sustainability initiatives (from the POV of a shop owner) with Mike Donohue of Outdoor Gear Exchange, our Blister Recommended Shop in Burlington, Vermont. And we have a great listener-submitted story for “Crashes & Close Calls.”

Shop Talk: Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, VT + Crashes & Close Calls (Ep.229)

December 30, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk ski gear, customer trends, & sustainability initiatives (from the POV of a shop owner) with Mike Donohue of OGE, and we have a great listener-submitted story for “Crashes & Close Calls.”

Blister Holiday Gift Guide 2022 — Kids & Parents Edition

December 18, 2022December 17, 2022 by Kristin Sinnott

Need some last-minute gift ideas for outdoorsy parents and kids? Check out our recommendations.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2022 — Under the Tree

January 22, 2024December 5, 2022 by Kara Williard

Next up in our 2022 Gift Guide series are the items that our reviewers think will make an awesome addition beneath the tree this holiday season — check out their picks, which include something for just about anyone.

A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. 4: Big-Mountain Freeride Bootfitting with Fasa (Ep.221)

June 21, 2023November 4, 2022 by Kara Williard

For the fourth installment of our Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, we talked with Fasa, who not only works at the Moment Ski Factory, but also happens to run one of the best bootfitting shops in the Reno area. Fasa runs us through what a “big-mountain freeride” approach to bootfitting looks like; how his background in running informs his understanding of feet and biomechanics; some weirdness about what athletes can tolerate, and much more.

Rossignol Mandate

October 7, 2022 by David Golay

Rossignol's Mandate Trail bike is an exceptional value for money in terms of parts spec, but how does it all add up on the trail?

How to Think about Ski Length

January 16, 2024October 4, 2022 by Luke Koppa

One of the most common questions we get is, "Which length of this ski should I get?" So in this updated GEAR 101 article, we outline the factors that go into answering that question.

Blister Recommended Shop Program

September 16, 2022September 15, 2022 by Kristin Sinnott

BLISTER Shops are a collection of the best service–oriented shops in the world. These are the places we trust most in a given locale to work on our boots, wrench on our bikes, tune our skis, and recommend the right equipment. Here's an update on our Recommended Shop program.

Speed & Style on Dirt & Snow with Dillon Flinders (Ep.130)

August 11, 2022 by David Golay

We sat down with aspiring World Cup Downhiller and Freeride World Tour skier Dillon Flinders to talk about his goal of competing on both circuits simultaneously and his roadmap for getting there. We also get into the mental aspects of racing, injury recovery & motivation; mentorship; & much more.

Gear West on Current Trends + New Ski & Snowboard Gear (Ep.190)

April 1, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’re talking new gear and gear trends with Lucas Evans and Jeff Perry of Gear West, our Blister Recommended Shop in Long Lake, Minnesota.

What We’re Watching — December 2021

December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 by David Golay

This month’s iteration of What We’re Watching includes a whole bunch of skiing and mountain biking videos from a huge range of athletes — and a physics video thrown in, for good measure.

What We’re Watching — November 2021

November 12, 2021November 7, 2021 by David Golay

This month’s What We’re Watching features a baker’s dozen ski, bike, and freedive(?) videos for your viewing pleasure.

Blister Q&A: Suspension Setup, Value Parts, & Bike Geometry Trends

November 17, 2021September 17, 2021 by David Golay

In our new recurring Blister Q&A series, we’re tackling your questions on whatever topics you might want to hear about — we’re kicking it off with some Q’s about suspension setup, value MTB parts, and more.

David Golay Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Forbidden Dreadnought

Flash Review — Forbidden Dreadnought

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by David Golay

High-pivot bikes might be even trendier than mullets right now, and we’ve now been spending time on the Forbidden Dreadnought. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions of this very interesting offering.

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Our Best / Worst Ski Ideas for 20/21

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’ve created the most cutting-edge lineup of skis for the coming season, so here are our best (or worst) designs to meet the current moment.

Swiftwick Running Sock Roundup

November 30, 2020August 3, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

We've been running in several of Swiftwick's socks, including a few new options that they just released today. Check out our roundup to see how the numerous models in their lineup compare.

What We’re Watching — July, 2020

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Another week, another batch of cool videos. This week we've added 9 videos from legends of biking and skiing, as well as several exciting newcomers.

What We’re Watching — May, 2020

May 14, 2020May 13, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We've just updated our "What We're Watching" roundup with 10 new films & videos, from hot laps with Candide, to hilarious shorts from Thomas Genon & Katie Burrell, to free films from MSP & Armada, and more.

Social Distancing for Outdoor Enthusiasts

March 17, 2020 by Luke Koppa

As we’re all doing our part to decrease the spread of COVID-19, we polled several of our reviewers to see how they’re spending their time at home, and how they’re staying connected to the outdoor activities we love. Check out some of their recommendations and share your own.

Luke Koppa reviews the Armada ARV 96 Ti for Blister

2019-2020 Armada ARV 96 Ti

June 14, 2019May 10, 2019 by Luke Koppa

Take two layers of metal, a nearly symmetrical shape, and a twin tip, and you’ve got the Armada ARV 96 Ti. The result? Check out our full review.

Banks Kriz reviews the Transition Smuggler Carbon for Blister

2019 Transition Smuggler Carbon

June 14, 2019April 28, 2019 by Banks Kriz

Transition says their Smuggler is a bike that “defies categorization.” So, where does it actually fit in the Trail / All-Mountain category? Check out our full review.

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