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David Golay reviews the MRP AMg for BLISTER

MRP AMg Chain Guide

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by David Golay

MRP is one of the biggest names out there when it comes to products that keep your drivetrain protected and operating as it should; the latest iteration of their AMg chain guide brings some nice refinements to their upper guide and bash guard style offering, with an eye to ease of setup and adjustability.

Blister Mountain Bike Knee Pad Roundup — 2023

D3O On The Past, Present, and Future of MTB Armor (Ep.185)

August 31, 2023 by David Golay

The mountain bike armor market has evolved a lot in recent years, and D30’s non-Newtonian materials have had a big hand in shaping those changes. So we sat down with them to chat about the ways MTB armor has changed; where they see it going in the future; the tradeoffs inherent to designing protective gear; testing standards + their pros and cons; kids’ armor; and a whole lot more.

David Golay reviews the 2024 RockShox BoXXer for Blister

Flash Review — 2024 RockShox BoXXer

January 9, 2024August 31, 2023 by David Golay

We’ve started spending time on the long-awaited 38 mm version of the RockShox BoXXer. Check out our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Armada Reliance 102 Ti

2023-2024 Armada Reliance 102 Ti

January 1, 2025August 31, 2023 by Kara Williard

Here are our measured specs and rocker profile pictures for the Armada Reliance 102 Ti.

Boone Mountain Sports

September 25, 2023August 30, 2023 by Kara Williard

Boone Mountain Sports is a family-owned and operated ski and snowboard shop in Evergreen, Colorado, and they offer a whole lot more than just amazing gear, including an unforgettable customer experience, word-class bootfitting and ski services, a brewery and coffee shop, and a place to connect with community and appreciate the outdoors.

2024 Fox Float

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by David Golay

Fox says their new Float rear shock is meant to bring a lot of the performance of the Float X to a smaller, lighter package, but have they succeeded, and what are the tradeoffs? We’ve been logging a lot of time on the two back-to-back, and we’ve got some answers.

Luke Koppa reviews the Patagonia Storm10 Jacket for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: August 2023

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 by Kristin Sinnott

For August’s edition of Stuff We Like, we've got everything from lightweight rain jackets to duffels and daypacks, trail running shoes, coolers, bike pumps, & more. Check it out to see all the latest stuff our reviewers have been digging.

On our latest Blister Podcast, skier Zack Giffin (host of the TV series, Tiny House Nation & co-host of the podcast, Tiny House Tales) makes a compelling case for how smaller living spaces can be a significant part of the solution to affordable housing; homelessness; climate issues, energy consumption, and creating more socio-economically diverse communities — which is a fancy way of saying, real, actual communities. This conversation is another important addition to our conversations on mountain town economics & affordable housing solutions.

Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Houses, & Big Solutions (Ep.275)

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Skier Zack Giffin (host of the TV series, Tiny House Nation & co-host of the podcast, Tiny House Tales) makes a compelling case for how smaller living spaces can be a significant part of the solution to affordable housing; homelessness; climate issues, energy consumption, and creating more real, actual, healthy communities.

GEAR:30 Ep.260: A Guide to Skiing in New Zealand with Outside Sports

A Guide to Skiing in New Zealand with Outside Sports (Ep.260)

August 25, 2023 by Kara Williard

Have you ever dreamt about skiing in New Zealand? We talk with local Kiwi experts from our Blister Recommended Shop, Outside Sports, to give us the rundown on what skiing in this Southern Hemisphere destination entails and how to make the most of it.

Eric Freson and Kara Williard review the GT Sensor ST for Blister

2023 GT Sensor & Sensor ST

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by David Golay

The GT Sensor ST is their latest take on a short-travel bike that’s meant to be efficient and sprightly on the way up, while still being a lot of fun on the way back down. And having spent much of this spring and summer on one, we’re ready to weigh in.

Chromag’s Full Suspension Bike Development (Ep.184)

August 24, 2023 by David Golay

Chromag is unquestionably *the* first brand that a lot of people think of when it comes to hardcore hardtails, which makes their recent foray into full-suspension bikes especially interesting. And as we uncover in this conversation with Chromag engineer Joe Swann, the path to launching the Darco and Lowdown has been a long and winding — and fascinating — one.

Chef Yia Vang on Hmong Cuisine & Culture; ‘Run & Gun’ Restauranteering; & Spreading Appreciation (Ep.34)

August 23, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Yia Vang is a multi-nominated James Beard Award chef, the founder & head chef of Union Hmong Kitchen; he competed on the Netflix show, “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend”; hosts the show, ”Feral” on the Outdoors Channel; hosts another show, “Stoked” on the Food Network; and hosts the excellent podcast, “Hmonglish” which focuses on the Hmong people, their culture, and representation.

Park City Boot Room

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by Kara Williard

When it comes to specialty bootfitting, particularly for those who ask a lot of their boots, spend countless days on skis, or really need to address some complex issues in order to enhance their time out on the hill, there are few places that have the breadth of experience and skills offered by Matt Schiller at Park City Boot Room.

David Golay reviews the Wolftooth Resolve and ReMote Pro for Blister

Wolf Tooth Resolve Dropper Post and ReMote Pro Lever

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by David Golay

There are a ton of good dropper posts on the market these days, but with their first effort at making a dropper, Wolftooth has managed to make an excellent premium option with some unique features.

Identity, Dreams, & Dislocations

September 5, 2023August 22, 2023 by Eric Booton

In our latest Open Mic piece, Eric Booton shares a story that many of us probably need to hear.

The “Rocky Mountain Grand Slam”: it involves summiting 122 peaks and 318,000 feet of elevation gain (the equivalent of summiting Everest 11 times from sea level). And Vuori & Athletic Brewing athlete, Jason Hardrath, recently set a new FKT by completing it in under 40 days. So on our latest Off The Couch podcast Jonathan Ellsworth catches up with Jason to break down his most recent accomplishment, and to discuss the blurring of the lines between running, scrambling, and soloing.

Jason Hardrath & The Rocky Mountain Grand Slam (Ep.180)

August 22, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Rocky Mountain Grand Slam involves summiting 122 peaks and 318,000 feet of elevation gain, and Jason Hardrath recently set a new FKT by completing it in under 40 days. So we caught up with Jason to break down his most recent accomplishment, and to discuss the blurring of the lines between running, scrambling, and soloing.

David Golay reviews the REEB Steezl for Blister

Flash Review — REEB Steezl

August 22, 2023 by David Golay

We've started spending time on the REEB Steezl — check out our early impressions.

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What is 1% for the Planet, who started it, and what do they do? Furthermore, when a crisis breaks out (like the current fires in Hawaii), many of us wonder how best to contribute, which organizations to donate to, and how to go about determining that? To help us get a better handle on all of these topics, on our latest Blister Podcast, we’re talking with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, and our hope is that this conversation will inspire individuals and businesses to keep taking steps to create a better future.

Investing in the Planet: Kate Williams, CEO, 1% for the Planet (Ep.274)

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What is 1% for the Planet, who started it, and what do they do? Furthermore, when a crisis breaks out (like the current fires in Hawaii), many of us wonder how best to contribute, which organizations to donate to, and how to go about determining that? Kate Wiliams offers some very helpful answers.

Forge+Bond 30 EM Wheels

August 23, 2023August 21, 2023 by David Golay

CSS Composites has been making thermoplastic carbon fiber wheels for a number of other brands for a while now, but their own brand, Forge+Bond, claims to do some things differently. Having spent a ton of time on their 30 EM wheels, we’re ready to weigh in.

When it comes to gear, we’ve all been there: loads of questions, crippling confusion, severe analysis paralysis. You need some help! So on our GEAR:30 podcast, we’ve just published our inaugural episode of GEAR THERAPY, where Jason Verlinde — a self described “average / normal / non-industry / non-pro Blister member” — poses some gear questions and conundrums to Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa, and “gets to confess my ignorance and state my real-world situation, with the experts weighing in, straightening me out, and steering me toward some products I might love.”

GEAR THERAPY: A Ski Patroller’s Most-Pressing Gear Questions (Ep.259)

May 3, 2024August 18, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

When it comes to gear, we’ve all been there: loads of questions, crippling confusion, severe analysis paralysis. You need some help! Welcome to our 2nd episode of Gear Therapy, with Spokane-based ski patroller, Kam Smith.

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