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20 years ago this week, ’Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So on our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, we talk with Matchstick’s Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the behind-the-scenes insanity; the in-front-of-the-camera surprises; the incredible soundtrack; the styles of Seth Morrison & Hugo Harrisson; and more. You can watch the film on the Matchstick website, then check out our conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

20th Anniversary of ‘Yearbook’ w/ Murray Wais & Scott Gaffney (Ep.22)

September 10, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

20 years ago this week, ‘Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So we talk with filmmakers Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the behind-the-scenes insanity; the in-front-of-the-camera surprises; the styles of Seth vs Hugo; and more.

The 10th Anniversary of the Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide: Why We Started It, How It’s Evolved, & What’s in the Latest One (Ep.310)

2024-2025 Blister Digital Winter Buyer’s Guide

February 13, 2025September 10, 2024 by Luke Koppa

350+ skis, 65 boots, and 280+ pages of honest, accurate product reviews and comparisons. Order our 24/25 Winter Buyer's Guide or become a BLISTER+ member to read the Digital Guide NOW.

Our 2024-2025 Winter Buyer's Guide is restricted to those who have purchased the Guide or who are active BLISTER+ Members. To learn more about our Guide and Membership options, click here. If you’re already a Blister Member or have purchased the 24/25 Winter Buyer's Guide and are seeing this message, please log in and then refresh this page.

The Current State of Climate Science, Consensus, & Next Best Steps w/ Dr. Liz Burakowski (Ep.323)

September 9, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

So how are things actually going when it comes to climate change, carbon emissions, stuff like that? Are we making any real progress? For answers, we’re talking with Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski, who is on the Research Faculty at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space at the University of New Hampshire.

Frameworks Enduro

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 by Zack Henderson

Frameworks is releasing a limited first run of their Enduro frame. Drawing plenty of inspiration from the Downhill frame released last year, the US-made Enduro frame stands out from the crowd with unique construction details and intriguing geometry. Our First Look has the details.

Flylow’s Dan Abrams on Burrito Grease & PFAS; Slide Gliding; Palisades Tahoe; & More (Ep.312)

September 6, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Dan Abrams is back to talk about toxic positivity, slide gliding, burrito grease, give his review of Palisades Tahoe, and more.

Win Our 24/25 Winter Buyer’s Guide

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Dylan Wood

The three winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each get a print and digital copy of our new 2024-2025 Winter Buyer’s Guide!

Norco Fluid VLT

September 6, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Norco’s Fluid VLT 130 pairs a responsive suspension platform, a lightweight build, and Bosch’s powerful SX drive system to create a unique offering in the light-assist eMTB category. Check out our Full Review and Deep Dive comparisons, as well as our “Head to Head” video comparing it to the Pivot Shuttle SL.

Deep Dive: Norco Fluid VLT 130

September 6, 2024 by Dylan Wood

We compare the Norco Fluid VLT 130 to the Pivot Shuttle SL, Trek Fuel EXe, Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Canyon Neuron:ONfly, Mondraker Dune XR, and Cannondale Moterra SL.

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Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, August 2024 (Ep.238)

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Mike Ferrentino is back handling the co-host duties on this episode of Reviewing the News. Simon admits to missing Mike during his absence, and the lads waste no time getting into recapping the UCI MTB World Championships; cross-country mountain bike courses getting too short; Mike’s take on the Specialized and Frameworks partnership; a belt drive lawsuit; and lots more.

Liv Intrigue X

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Kara Williard

The Intrigue X is the latest addition to Liv’s women-specific MTB lineup, and it claims to offer tons of versatility and adjustability for those who want to ride all sorts of trails on one bike. After several months with it, we're now ready to weigh in on how accurate those claims proved to be — here's our Full Review.

Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; & Olive Oil Candy, Part 2 (Ep.49)

September 4, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Mark Connell is the executive chef at PARC Aspen, and he’s back to talk about fine dining and the importance of tasting menus; what he learned at Alinea; the difference between striving for consistency vs. striving to be consistently good; and more.

Industry Nine SOLiX M TR300/290 DUO Wheels

September 4, 2024 by David Golay

Industry Nine’s new SOLiX M TR300/290 DUO wheels have a very long name and a very low weight — but how do they ride, and how have they held up to a summer of riding? Check out our Full Review to find out.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, August 2024 (Ep.322)

September 3, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss summer skiing; the new FIS wildcard rule; some good news & dumb news re: national parks; art exhibits at ski areas; their top-3 mountain towns; & more.

‘Rad’ with Eddie Fiola, Jen Zeuner, & Simon Stewart (Ep.21)

September 3, 2024 by Simon Stewart

There’s no denying that the film Rad is a cult classic, and we sat down with one of the stunt riders, BMX freestyle legend Eddie Fiola, as well as BMX Hall of Famer Jen Zeuner, to get the backstory on how Eddie got involved, how he got knocked out, the terrifying Helltrack drop-in, wearing Lori Loughlin’s pants, plus a whole lot more.

Zack Henderson reviews the Shimano GRX RX825 drivetrain

Shimano GRX Di2 2 x 12-Speed Drivetrain

June 20, 2025September 2, 2024 by Zack Henderson

Shimano’s GRX RX825 group brings Di2 technology to a 2 x 12 Gravel layout. After logging plenty of miles on the new setup, we think RX825 will have a lot of appeal to a broad set of riders. Our Full Review has all of the details.

2024-2025 Northland AM178

December 31, 2024August 31, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Northland AM178.

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Venture Snowboards — and New Venture Skis — w/ Klem Branner (Ep.311)

August 30, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Venture Snowboards just announced that they will also be making Venture skis. So Jonathan talked with Klem Branner about why skis & why skis now; what’s harder or easier about making skis vs snowboards; and what, exactly, is this new ski of theirs, the Sultan?

Win MTB Shoes From Ride Concepts

August 30, 2024 by Dylan Wood

The TWO winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each get the new Tallac Mid BOA® MTB Shoe from Ride Concepts!

Pivot Shuttle SL

September 6, 2024August 30, 2024 by Simon Stewart

The Pivot Shuttle SL was one of the first light-assist eMTBs. But even after many other brands have added their takes on this hotly contested category, the Shuttle SL remains an excellent option for many reasons.

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