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BLISTER Lodges is a collection of some of our favorite places, and our answer to the question, “What’s the best place to stay around here?̶…

Merrell Reze Mid Boot

For the countless occasions when a hardcore, technical boot would be overkill, the Merrell Reze Mid is a casual, comfortable option with a distinctive look.

3rd Look: MOMENT Night Train

The Moment Night Train occupies a realm between more playful backcountry jib skis and burly big-mountain pow skis, a great niche if it fits your skiing style.

Reader Review: 2015-2016 Nordica Patron

For former D-1 ski racer & park rat turned comp skier, Hannah Follender, the Patron performs excellently when doing what it was designed for—groomers, powder, tight trees, and jibbing.

Mammut Vail Pant

The Mammut Vail pant offers well-executed features, a flattering fit, and great color & sizing options.

Scott Decoder Jacket

The Scott Decoder is a breathable, "hybrid" puffy that works well both as a mid-layer and outerlayer when conditions aren't crazy cold.

Five Ten Dragon

The Five Ten Dragon is an aggressive shoe designed to excel on high-level boulder problems. It delivers, and then some.

Arc’teryx Sarissa Jacket

Thanks to its streamlined insulation, great features, and durability, the Arc'teryx Sarissa jacket might just have solved the age-old layering dilemma for those who run cold.

Trip Report: Taos – January ’13

We've been out skiing and riding around Taos this week, testing gear and playing off Highline Ridge. Figured we'd share some of Ryan Heffernan's photos.

Blister Recommended Shops

We love great shops. We hang out in them, we’ve worked in them, we depend on them, and the best ones do a few key things:

(1) They welcome beginners and hel

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Flashed Shogun Crash Mat

If you’re looking for a bigger pad, we highly recommend the Flashed Shogun Crash Mat. It’s big on the ground, easy to move around, and feels small on your back.

Outerwear 101: Which Socks & Why?

Time to talk socks. Our reviewers weigh in on what they actually wear on the mountain—and why. Plus, two bits of conventional wisdom when it comes to socks and snowsports.

2012-2013 Black Diamond Megawatt, 188cm

We're currently spending time again on the Black Diamond Megawatt, a ski we loved in the open terrain of Las Leñas. Time now to determine how well it can handle trees and bumps....

POC Wrist Freeride Glove

The POC Wrist Freeride is a very nice, well constructed glove. If there is another glove in this category that outperforms it, we aren't sure what it is.

2012-2013 Scott Lola

The Scott Lola's powder performance combined with solid edge grip and a stiff spine make it a very versatile all-mountain ski—for certain skier types.
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