The Blister Summit: What It Is, Why We Made It, & Why You Should Come (Ep.134)

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Mt. Crested Butte on February 4th, 2021


Our inaugural Blister Summit launches in less than two weeks! So Kristin Sinnott, our Blister Summit director, and I talk about the origins of the idea, why we think it’s important; why we think you should come!; and we cover a ton of the details and logistics of this first-of-its-kind event in the snowsports world.

TOPICS & TIMES

  • Origins of the idea for the Blister Summit (5:09)
  • Collecting feedback from Summit participants (9:35)
  • The Summit as a “Ski Tasting” event (13:15)
  • Don’t be intimidated about providing feedback (16:25)
  • Interlude: Baby Ski Quivers (22:30)
  • Backcountry portion of the Summit (23:39)
  • Which ski brands will be there? (31:50)
  • Why launch the Summit this year? / Health protocols (33:03)
  • Summit Swag! (40:45)
  • What We’re Celebrating This Week (42:03)

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3 comments on “The Blister Summit: What It Is, Why We Made It, & Why You Should Come (Ep.134)”

  1. I would love to hear some of the questions you ask people to get their opinion on skis, maybe in a follow up podcast after the event.

  2. Great to hear about the origins and how long it has been in the planning. There are only so many ways I can say I am gutted not to be able to come this year.

    Ski Sommeliers sounds like a great moniker! As long as you don’t get all high faluting about it – I’m getting hints of playfulness, it has a chargey nature and it definitely has legs.

    Second Patrick’s suggestion above.

  3. Ski tasting, yum! Wish I could attend. Hey, you know what? Telemark ski tasting sounds even tastier. (More of a dream than a real suggestion… but, I bet an East Coast Summit could meaningfully feature tele.)
    Any progress on your tele video?
    Stay safe and healthy!
    -Andy

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