The Blister Podcast - FWT competitor Garrett Altmann

Freeride World Tour skier, Garrett Altmann (Ep.5)

We talk to Garrett Altmann, a three-time competitor on the Freeride World Tour, as well as a Blister reviewer—one of our original reviewers, in fact. We talk to Garrett about his background: growing up racing and mogul skiing, his time on the US ski team, filming with Warren Miller movies, and more. Garrett is leaving in just … Read more

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Cy Whitling reviews the Trew Wander Jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Trew Wander Jacket

Trew’s new touring-specific Wander jacket breathes well, has smart, functional features, and comes at a great price.

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Jason Hutchins reviews the Rossignol Alltrack 130 for Blister Review

Rossignol AllTrack Pro 130 WTR

The AllTrack Pro 130 WTR from Rossignol delivers a versatile fit and confidence inspiring performance.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the DPS Foundation 106 for Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 DPS Wailer 106 Foundation

If you’ve previously had a Goldilocks problem trying to decide whether to go with the DPS Wailer 99 Hybrid or the Wailer 112RP Hybrid, you are now in luck. Meet the DPS Wailer 106, DPS’s new one-ski-quiver, and their new “Foundation” construction.

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Cy Whitling ski preview Outdoor Retailer 2016 Blister Gear Review

New Skis for 2016-2017

We take a look at some of the new skis coming to market in 16/17.

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Cy Whitling AT Boot preview for Blister Gear Review

New Ski Touring Boots for 2016-2017

We take a look at the next wave of AT boots.

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Isaac Caldiero, American Ninja Warrior, Blister Podcast Interview

Climber & American Ninja Warrior Champion, Isaac Caldiero (Ep.4)

We talk to the first ever winner of American Ninja Warrior, Isaac Caldiero, about his background & climbing accomplishments, how he trains for ANW, his advice for how to succeed on the show, the "controversy" surrounding his win, what life is like after winning $1,000,000, and more.

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First Look: Arva Reactor Airbag Packs and AXIO Beacon

Arva announces a brand new line of avalanche airbag packs as well as a new beacon.

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Morgan Sweeney reviews the Nordica Santa Ana for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana

The Nordica Santa Ana is a well-balanced, all mountain ski with a good combination of playfulness and stability.

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Blister Gear Giveway: Fischer Motive 86Ti

This week we're giving away another pair of Fischer Motive 86 Ti skis. Just sign up for our newsletter by by 11 am MST January 10 for a chance to win. And if you're already signed up for the newsletter, then you're already eligible to win these skis!

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Cy Whitling reviews the Knoble Standard Pant for Blister Gear Review

Knoble Standard Pant

The Knoble Standard pants are functional, durable, and reasonably priced—just be sure to size correctly.

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Random Review 2015 Blister Gear Review

Random Review: 2015

Random Review: We present our totally unsystematic, pretty lazy, and admittedly shallow review of the year 2015.

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Patagonia The Blister Podcast Blister Gear Review.

On Patagonia’s Recent Environmental Initiative & “Fair Trade” (Ep.3)

We talk to Patagonia Product Line Director, Mark Little, about a new Patagonia initiative, what "Fair Trade" actually means, and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's involvement in new projects.

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Paul Forward reviews the Marker Kingpin 13 for Blister Gear Review.

2020-2021 Marker Kingpin 13

The Marker Kingpin is the most capable, most versatile, all-around ski binding we’ve used.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the SGN Skis 1184 for Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 SGN Skis 1184

The 1184 from SGN is a limited-edition, big mountain pow ski that is substantial without being overly demanding.

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Q: Who is the greatest DH rider Ever? Blister Gear Review

Gwin, Specialized, and the Business of Mountain Biking

For the second time in his career, Aaron Gwin drops his sponsor and inspires a debate on mountain bike racing as a business.

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Tasha Heilweil reviews the G-Form Pro-X Kneepad for Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: G-Form Pro-X Kneepad

Tasha Heilweil weighs in with more on the G-form Pro-X Kneepad's protection and durability.

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Cy Whitling reviews the knoble standard jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Knoble Standard Jacket

At first glance, the Knoble Standard looks like just another casual-styled ski coat. But it’s actually a fully-featured technical jacket that has a great price-to-performance ratio.

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Jumbo Wild

Jumbo Wild is an important and refreshingly balanced documentary that’s worth a watch— regardless of which side of the debate you fall on.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Line Sick Day Tourist for Blister Gear Review

2016-2017 Line Sick Day Tourist

The Line Sick Day Tourist is a new touring ski from Line, and the shape, weight, and flex pattern look promising.

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