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Luke Koppa reviews the Norse Enduro for Blister

2022-2023 Norse Enduro

July 26, 2022 by Luke Koppa

The Enduro is Norse's do-everything all-mountain ski, for both resort and backcountry use, and it goes about accomplishing that in a pretty different way than many of its competitors. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons for more.

Deep Dive: Norse Enduro

July 26, 2022 by Luke Koppa

We compare the Norse Enduro to the Atomic Bent 100, Line Sick Day 104, Fischer Ranger 102, WNDR Alpine Vital 100, 4FRNT Raven, J Skis Masterblaster, Line Blade Optic 96, K2 Mindbender 99Ti, Wagner Summit 97, Blizzard Bonafide 97, Liberty Origin 101, DPS Pagoda 100 RP, Salomon Stance 96, Moment Commander 98, Salomon QST 98, Atomic Maverick 100 Ti, Renoun Endurance 98, Faction Dancer 2, Dynastar M-Pro 99, Faction Agent 3, Dynastar M-Free 99, Black Crows Camox, Volkl M6 Mantra, Nordica Unleashed 98, & 4FRNT MSP 99.

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How to Produce More Olympic Skiers & Snowboarders, Grow Participation, & Support Rural Mtn Town Communities (Ep.219)

July 26, 2022July 25, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

How do we grow participation in snowsports, support rural mountain communities, and produce more Olympic skiers and snowboarders? We sat down with Will Brandenburg of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation to discuss all of the above.

Blister Brand Guide: Inov-8 Running Shoe Lineup, 2022

July 25, 2022 by Matt Mitchell

Spanning more than a dozen models that range from road trainers to mud-specific racers, Inov-8's 2022 lineup has a bit of everything, but it can be a bit confusing to sort through it all. Check out our Brand Guide to see what sets each shoe apart from the others, and figure out which ones might make sense for you.

Kristin Sinnott reviews the Glade Cary Sunglasses for Blister

Sunglasses Roundup 2022 — Part 2: Lifestyle

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 by Kara Williard

In Part 2 of our sunglasses roundup, we cover several of the pairs our reviewers have been using just about every day for everything from running errands to the occasional bike ride.

Kara Williard reviews the Faction Dancer 3X for Blister.

2022-2023 Faction Dancer 3X

December 27, 2022July 22, 2022 by Kara Williard

The Dancer 3X is a wider, metal-laminate women's all-mountain ski, and it offers something a bit different from most of the other options in that category. Check out our Full Review for more.

Win a Head-to-Toe MTB Kit from Giro

July 22, 2022 by Kara Williard

This week one lucky winner will get a head-to-toe mountain bike kit (men's or women's) from Giro's latest lineup!

The Design Principle of “Simplexity” (Ep.206)

July 22, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Naked Sports Innovations’ president and co-founder, Lindsay Dakota, about how the concept of “simplexity” drives Naked’s design process; growing a small brand sustainably; the future of footwear; and how ski racing influenced the design of their new trail shoe.

K2 launches new 2022-2023 Mindbender Ti skis; Blister discusses the details

Flash Review: 22/23 K2 Mindbender 89Ti

January 18, 2025July 22, 2022 by Dylan Wood

Here are our initial impressions of a ski that's been on our mind this summer — the new K2 Mindbender 89Ti.

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David Golay reviews the Shimano AM903 for Blister

Shimano AM903 Shoe

July 21, 2022 by David Golay

The Shimano AM9 has been their top-tier gravity clipless shoe for a long time now (and a personal favorite of ours), and while the latest AM903 generation is mostly a case of leaving a good thing alone, it’s got some nice refinements over the earlier iterations.

We sat down with the crew from Over The Edge to talk about trail building & the development of MTB towns; traveling to ride; servicing Rampage bikes; & much more.

Over The Edge on Trail Building, Travel, & Rampage (Ep.127)

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 by David Golay

We sat down with the crew from Over The Edge to talk about trail building & the development of MTB towns; traveling to ride; servicing Rampage bikes; & much more.

Luke Koppa reviews the Roxa R3 130 TI I.R. for BLISTER.

2022-2023 Roxa R3 130 TI I.R.

July 21, 2022July 20, 2022 by Drew Kelly

Here are our measured specs, images, and preliminary questions about the new Roxa R3 130 TI I.R.

Men’s Sun Hoody Roundup — 2022

July 22, 2022July 20, 2022 by Matt Mitchell

A good lightweight sun hoody can easily remedy the challenges presented by summer layering by keeping you cool and well protected from the sun. Check out our roundup for several of our favorite options for men, with running in mind.

David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Orbea Rallon for Blister

2022 Orbea Rallon

October 9, 2023July 20, 2022 by David Golay

The Orbea Rallon is a super precise, quick-handling Enduro bike that offers something pretty different from most of its competitors — while still feeling really cohesive and intuitive. Check out our full review for more detail, including how it stacks up to fourteen other long-travel Trail and Enduro bikes.

Blister Brand Guide: Columbia Montrail Running Shoe Lineup, 2022

July 19, 2022 by Matt Mitchell

Columbia Montrail’s 2022 trail running shoe lineup may be trim, but each of the brand’s four distinct models is intended to suit a specific need, including lightweight options for workouts and high stack height models for ultra distances. Check out our Brand Guide to get the rundown on all of their 2022 shoes.

Leah Yingling on Her Western States 100, Pacing Perfection, & the Golden Hour (Ep.129)

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Matt Mitchell

After finishing 6th at this year’s Western States 100, Salomon Athlete (and sometimes co-host) Leah Yingling returns to the show to give us a play-by-play of how her day panned out.

Dylan Wood reviews the POC Devour for Blister.

Sunglasses Roundup 2022 — Part 1: Active/Sport

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Kara Williard

In Part 1 of our sunglasses roundup, we cover several of the pairs our reviewers have been using for biking, skiing, running, and more.

Blister reviews the WNDR Alpine Intention 108

Flash Review: 22/23 WNDR Alpine Intention 108

January 18, 2025July 18, 2022 by Luke Koppa

This spring we spent some time on WNDR Alpine's updated Intention 108 — here are our initial on-snow impressions.

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2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108

July 21, 2022July 18, 2022 by Luke Koppa

WNDR Alpine has updated their original ski — check out our First Look for all the details, including their novel way of re-using waste from the construction process.

On the James Webb Space Telescope (Ep.218)

July 18, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’re still trying to process what we’re seeing, and what this all means. So today, we’re offering another brief attempt to wrap our heads around the images — and the significance — of the James Webb Space Telescope, and I provide a few recommendations for further reading & listening.

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