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Flash Review: 25/26 Blizzard Zero G 96

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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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Blister reviews the Blizzard Zero G 96.

2025-2026 Blizzard Zero G 96

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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.

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2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)

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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.
David Golay reviews the Kavenz VHP G2 for Blister

Flash Review: Kavenz VHP G2

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We’ve long been fans of the standard Kavenz VHP 16, having tested a couple of different versions over the years, and now we’re spending time on the gearbox version. Here’s our early take on how it stacks up.

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Ep.389 | Blister Podcast

Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins (Ep.389)

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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?

Flash Review: 25/26 DPS Pisteworks 94

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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 reviews the DPS Pisteworks 94.

2025-2026 DPS Pisteworks 94

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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.
Ep. 375 | Gear:30

Gear of the Century, Part 1 (Ep.375)

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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.
Blister 2025-2026 Reviewer Ski-Quiver Selections

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (25/26)

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In Part Two of our reviewers’ picks for their 3-ski quivers, we hear from Kristin Sinnott, Kara Williard, Paul Forward, and more. Take a look at which skis they selected this year, and let us know how you’d go about building your own ideal 3-ski quiver.

Flash Review: 25/26 Head Supershape e-Magnum

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We’ve had multiple reviewers on Head’s latest 72mm-wide Supershape e-Magnum, and it’s been a lot of fun. Here are Jonathan Ellsworth and Luke Koppa’s initial takeaways.

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Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’ (Ep.94)

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This week Eli talks with Jesse Wilson, the founder of a pair of companies focused on home distillation, Still It and Chase the Craft. In this conversation we dive into the history of both companies, the science of distillation, the magic of aging, and the unique insights Jesse has gained from his exploration of supremely small batch spirits production.
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