Ep.376 | Gear:30

Gear of the Century, Part 2 (Ep.376)

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

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

It’s finally time to dive into one of the most commonly debated topics in ski gear — the true, do-everything, 1-ski quiver. After much hand-wringing and weighing of compromises, several of our reviewers are ready to weigh in with their picks.
Simon Stewart reviews the Yeti LTE

Deep Dive: Yeti LTe

We compare the Yeti LTe to the Yeti SB 160, Yeti MTe, Santa Cruz Bullit, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle AM, Mondraker Dune XR, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Norco Sight VLT.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Yeti LTE

Yeti LTe

Is Yeti’s LTe a one-dimensionally burly, game-on, downhill-focused eMTB, or does it also have a civilized side that makes it approachable to a wider audience? Check out our Full review for our take.

Flash Review: 25/26 Blizzard Zero G 96

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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.