BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
2025-2026 Heritage Lab AM100
Heritage Lab recently released their latest take on a modern all-mountain freeride ski. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the AM100.
Gear of the Century, Part 2 (Ep.376)
What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30, and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding.
Win Goggles and Sunglasses from Roka!
This week, THREE winners of our Gear Giveaway will each get a pair of Roka’s new goggles — and a pair of their sunglasses! Enter before January 9th for your chance to win.
Deep Dive: Yeti LTe
We compare the Yeti LTe to the Yeti SB 160, Yeti MTe, Santa Cruz Bullit, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle AM, Mondraker Dune XR, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Norco Sight VLT.
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Yeti LTe
Is Yeti’s LTe a one-dimensionally burly, game-on, downhill-focused eMTB, or does it also have a civilized side that makes it approachable to a wider audience? Check out our Full review for our take.
Flash Review: 25/26 Blizzard Zero G 96
We’ve been logging laps on the newest version of Blizzard’s longstanding touring ski — here’s what has stood out so far.
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2025-2026 Blizzard Zero G 96
Blizzard has updated their Zero G series of lightweight backcountry touring skis. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the all-new Blizzard Zero G 96.
2025 Red Bull Rampage Winner, Hayden Zablotny (Ep.307)
Hayden Zablotny went from being relatively unknown to winning Red Bull Rampage. Hayden joins us to talk about his unconventional path to victory.
2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)
Which two skis would you use for all the skiing you do? Would the answer change if you only rode chairlifts? What if you only skied in the backcountry? What if you didn’t know *where* you’d be skiing? Here are more of our reviewers’ answers to these questions — take a look and let us know what you would pick.
Our Reviewers’ 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities, Part 1 (Ep.95)
As we wrap up 2025, we are once again sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers this past year, and we’re revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2026.
Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins (Ep.389)
On 12.27.25, the Telluride Ski Patrol went on strike. Chuck Horning, the owner of Telluride Ski Resort, then closed the ski area indefinitely. So what is going on in Telluride? What does it mean for the town and its residents? And what does this strike — and others — say about the current state of mountain towns and the ski-resort industry?
Aenomaly Switchgrade Pro Seat Angle Adjuster
Aenomaly has a new version of their Switchgrade seat angle adjuster, with a wider adjustment range, more angle settings, and additional adjustability. Check out the new Switchgrade Pro.
Flash Review: 25/26 DPS Pisteworks 94
We’ve started our long-term testing of the Pisteworks 94, a collaboration between DPS and Ted Ligety, and things are off to a very interesting start.
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BLISTER+ Coverage is Expanding on January 1, 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, we’re adding an additional 20 outdoor activities covered by BLISTER+, bringing the number up to 50 outdoor activities that are covered globally. Here are the details.
2025-2026 DPS Pisteworks 94
DPS and Ted Ligety have released a second carving ski in their carbon Pisteworks series. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Pisteworks 94.
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Flash Review: 26/27 Salomon S/Pro Alpha C BOA 130
We’ve had multiple reviewers testing Salomon’s new flagship alpine boot — and A/B testing it against its most direct competitor. Here’s what has stood out so far.
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Flash Review: 25/26 Dynastar M-Free 100
We’ve been spending more time on the updated M-Free 100, including its new, longer 192 cm length. Here’s an update on how things are going so far, including how this ski compares to the wider M-Free 108 and M-Free 112.
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Mountain Town Economics 2.0, w/ Jason Blevins, Part 1 (Ep.390)
Jason Blevins is back to give us the latest on Telluride reopening and the end of the ski patrol strike, and we ask the big questions: what are the responsibilities of the owners of ski areas, and how do we create more stable relationships between ski areas and mountain towns?
Fox Podium Inverted Fork
The Fox Podium is heavy and expensive — but it also delivers truly standout performance in some key ways. Here’s our take on what it does (and doesn’t) do best after a whole lot of time on trail.
2025-2026 Romp Zorro 100
Romp has redesigned a ski that has been a staple of their lineup since Day 1. Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the updated Romp Zorro 100.
Flash Review: 25/26 Romp Zorro 100
Following a few laps on a prototype back at Blister Summit 2025, we now have the production version of Romp’s updated Zorro 100 in for long-term testing, and we’re off to a good start. Here’s what has stood out so far.
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25 Years: The Evolution of The North Face Summit Series w/ Sage Cattabriga-Alosa & TNF’s Head of Innovation, Cory Olson (Ep.377)
The North Face’s iconic Summit Series collection has had a major impact on the outdoor apparel industry, and today, we dive into its backstory, major milestones, and standout pieces with The North Face’s Head of Innovation, as well as TNF athlete, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.
Deep Dive: Specialized Turbo Levo 4
We compare the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 to the Santa Cruz Vala, Cannondale Moterra, Cannondale Moterra SL, Norco Sight VLT, and Pivot Shuttle AM.
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Specialized Turbo Levo 4
Specialized has been a pioneer in eMTB technology, and the latest 4th generation Turbo Levo gets more power, a bigger battery, in-frame storage, and more. But has that evolution created a unduly heavy, complex bike, or is it still at the top of the full-power eMTB category?
Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post
Fox now has a 225 mm drop version of their Transfer Neo electronically-actuated dropper post. Check out what’s new, and our review of the Transfer Neo.
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep.308)
The lads go through some of the new year’s bike news, plus Mike drops his opinion on 32” wheels and tells the story of thinking he was in a Quentin Tarantino film while getting his teeth sorted in “Molar City,” Mexico.
Our Reviewers’ 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities, Part 2 (Ep. 96)
Jonathan talks with Blister managing editor Luke Koppa, reviewer Paul Forward, and bike editor, David Golay, about the craft categories that captivated them this past year, and what they are most curious about heading into 2026.