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Eric Jackson is a visionary, iconoclast, designer, founder, and one of the most successful and influential kayakers in history. In this conversation, Eric provides a masterclass on the history and evolution of paddlesports, and there are lessons here for how to grow — and preserve the best aspects of — other sports, communities, and industries like skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, trail running, etc.
Flash Review — SCOR 4060 LT
We’ve just started spending time on the new SCOR 4060 LT, and it’s shaping up to be a really interesting take on a long-travel Enduro bike. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.
Would You Rather: Mellow Groomer Laps vs. Nonstop Terror
Would you rather be scared on every run you take or limit yourself to mellow groomer laps? That’s the question we’re tackling in this week’s edition of Would You Rather.
MountainFLOW founder, Peter Arlein, on How Ski Wax Works; its Environmental Impact; Ceramic Nano Technology; & More (Ep.175)
We discuss the environmental impacts of ski wax (and how ski wax actually works); Peter’s appearance on Shark Tank; the upcoming ban on fluorocarbon waxes at the highest levels of ski racing; and Peter reveals mountainFLOW’s brand-new product.
Cannondale on the Jekyll, Dual-Shock DH Bike, & Keeping it Weird (Ep.96)
We’re joined by Cannondale’s Scott Vogelmann and Travis Tomczak to talk about their latest bikes, and their development process; what’s next for the brand (including some upcoming product teasers); keeping Cannondale weird; and more.
Olympic Champion Kikkan Randall on Running, Racing, Longevity, Motherhood, & More (Ep.101)
Before Kikkan Randall was winning Olympic and World Cup gold medals in XC skiing, she was a runner, and she has never stopped being a runner. In this conversation, we discuss running and how she got into XC skiing; some of the keys to her longevity; becoming a mother while also being a professional athlete (and how much attitudes still need to change for women in a similar position); and going from winning an Olympic gold medal to being diagnosed with cancer, and how she is doing today.
TRP Trail Evo Brakes
There’s a lot to like about TRP’s new Trail Evo brakes, but they’re not perfect. Check out our full review for all the details.
2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (21/22)
Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 2-ski quiver picks, with additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Kristin Sinnott, Eric Freson, Paul Forward, Sascha Anastas, & Drew Kelly.
Baby / Toddler Wool Baselayer Roundup
The benefits of wool baselayers are well known by many, and these days, there are lots of good options for the little ones, too.
Flash Review: 21/22 Season Kin
Freestyle ski? Carver? Both? Season's new ski is unique, and it's been a lot of fun so far. Check out our initial thoughts.
Lou Dawson: Ski Mountaineer, WildSnow.com founder, & Author (Ep.194)
Lou Dawson is a ski mountaineer, founder of WildSnow.com, author, and the first person to ski down all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks. We discuss all of the above; the current state of backcountry skiing; and his new guidebook, Light Tours of Colorado.
Topic of the Week: On Motivation
Our Bike Editor has been doing a lot of riding in terrible weather lately, and he’s learning how to love it — or at least talking himself into it — and has some thoughts on how you can, too.
The Blister Summit was created for YOU
In this post, we wanted to underscore who the Blister Summit was designed for — spoiler alert: it's you.
Shop Talk: Backcountry Skis, Boots, & Bindings (Ep.174)
John Weir from Bentgate in Golden, CO, is back to discuss advances in backcountry skis; draw comparisons between some high-profile touring boots; and reassess the pros, cons, & compromises of various AT bindings.
Win Any WNDR Alpine Ski
This week the winner will get a pair of WNDR Alpine's algae-derived backcountry skis!
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2021 — In The Garage
Check out our reviewers' picks for the big-ticket gift ideas this year.
Reviewer Reports: Cannondale Jekyll, We Are One Arrival, Nicolai G1, & More (Ep.95)
We’ve been testing a ton of bikes, and have a whole lot of updates to share, including high-pivot Enduro bike comparisons (with some surprising conclusions), an ultra-efficient long-travel Trail bike, and our Bike Editor’s current frontrunner for his favorite bike of 2021.
Fox Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS
Fox’s Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS is a nicely made, well designed DH helmet. Just check the sizing before you buy one.
3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (21/22)
Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 3-ski quiver picks, with additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Kristin Sinnott, Eric Freson, Drew Kelly, Sascha Anastas, & Paul Forward.