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Salomon MTN Carbon S3 Pole

The Salomon MTN Carbon S3 poles have a few notable features that make them stand out, and are worth a look if you’re in the market for a lightweight, adjustable ski pole.
Eric Freson ski reviewer bio, Blister

Eric Freson

Eric Freson ski reviewer bio, Blister
Eric Freson, Crested Butte, CO. (photo by Andrew Buergin)

Age: 36 | Vitals: 5’’10”, 165 lbs | Years skiing: 31 | Residence: Gunnison Valley, Colorado

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Dylan Wood

Luke Koppa and Dylan Wood review the Line Vision 118 for Blister

Age: 24 | Vitals: 5’10”, ~155 lbs | Years Skiing: 21 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado

(see my MTB profile)

Skiing Background

I grew up in Evergreen, Co

Blister at Outdoor Retailer / SIA 2018

Outdoor Retailer / SIA Highlights (Ep.8)

From the Outdoor Retailer / SIA show in Denver, five Blister editors & reviewers discuss a bunch of the most notable new men's and women's gear we saw at the show.
Julia Tellman reviews the Dakine Beretta Jacket and Mackenzie Bibs for Blister

Dakine Beretta Jacket and Mackenzie Bibs

We’ve been impressed by Dakine’s men’s ski / snowboard outerwear in the past, and now we weigh in on how their women’s Beretta Jacket and Mackenzie Bib compare.
Luke Koppa reviews the Fischer Ranger 94 FR for Blister

Drew Kelly

Blister Ski Reviewer Bios: Drew Kelly
Drew Kelly skiing in the backcountry near Crested Butte, CO.

Age: 29 | Vitals: 5’11, 160 lbs | Years Skiing: 26 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado

Thoug

Ben Firth contributor bio on Blister

Ben Firth

Age: 25 | Vitals: 6’1”, 155 lbs. | Years Climbing: 8; Years Snowboarding: 13 | Current Residence: Golden, CO

I grew up in the rainy world of the Pacific Nor…

Barbara Zangerl on the All Things Climbing Podcast

Barbara Zangerl (Ep.2)

We talk to Barbara Zangerl about her recent send of Magic Mushroom on El Cap with Jacopo Larcher, which is the first repeat of the route since it was first freed by Tommy Caldwell and Justen Sjong. We also discuss how climbing culture is different in Europe, and how she found herself free climbing grade VI big walls after initially being focused exclusively on bouldering.
Blister's 17/18 Holiday Gift Guide

Win a pair of the DryGuy Travel Dry DX

Seriously, we think everyone should have a pair of DryGuy portable boot dryers. They're simple, convenient, compact, and work great. So, for this week's giveaway, we're teaming up with DryGuy to give away 3 sets of their portable boot dryers. Enter Now for your chance to win.