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Cody and Jonathan discuss the new rule changes re: filming in National Parks; whether it’s okay to leave your skis in the lift line to hold your spot; the future of freeride comps; the record number of avalanche fatalities in the U.S. this season; a new development in backcountry skiing; the shocking story of Dean Cummings; and we share some music, tv, and book recommendations.
Flash Review: 21/22 Salomon Stance 102
Here are some of our initial thoughts on the widest ski in Salomon's metal-laminate Stance series.
Blister Summit Recap & New Ski Reviews (Ep.137)
Luke Koppa, Sascha Anastas, Kara Williard, and Jonathan Ellsworth offer a recap of our inaugural Blister Summit in Mt. Crested Butte, then discuss a number of skis from 4FRNT, Rossignol, Wagner Custom Skis, Dynastar, Icelantic Skis, WNDR Alpine, and Folsom Custom Skis that we spent time on at the Summit.
2021-2022 4FRNT MSP CC
After almost 20 days on it, the women's MSP CC has proven to be a particularly versatile ski, whether you're looking to push your limits in challenging terrain, or taking it easy. Check out our full review.
Flash Review: 20/21 Sego Cleaver Comp
While it may seem like a niche ski, Sego's Cleaver Comp has been impressing us when it comes to versatility. Check out our initial thoughts.
Endura’s Brand Director, Pam Barclay, on Going Carbon Negative (not Neutral) (Ep.55)
We spoke with Pam Barclay about Endura’s pledge to plant one million trees every year for the next 10 years to cancel out all of the emissions produced over the entire history of the company; how Endura is working to offset their transportation and shipping emissions; what we all can do to mitigate the carbon footprint of the apparel we use, and much more.
Tannus Armour Tubeless Tire Inserts
"Tannus Armour Tubeless is, simply put, my favorite tire insert to date." That's what our mtb editor said after 5 months using these new inserts. Check out his full review to see why, and how they compare to Cush Core.
GingerRunner, Ethan Newberry, on Acting, Anxiety, the Barkley Banana, & Shoe Reviews (Ep.82)
Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk to TheGingerRunner, Ethan Newberry, about life before GingerRunner; what led Ethan to start GR and how it has evolved; anxiety and mental health; his partnership with Kim Teshima Newberry; and of course, shoe reviews.
Flash Review: 20/21 Elan Ripstick 106
Update 3.2.21: We've been spending more time on the latest iteration of Elan's lightweight freeride ski.
2021 Banshee Phantom V3
We've had two reviewers spending a lot of time on Banshee's recently revised, "hard charging short travel 29er," the Phantom V3. Check out our full review.
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Flash Review: 21/22 4FRNT Hoji
4FRNT is updating the mid-fat ski in Hoji's signature series. We got on a pair of the new Hoji at the Blister Summit — check out our initial thoughts.
Blister Brand Guide: Trek Mountain Bike Lineup, 2021
For 2021, Trek trimmed down their mountain bike lineup slightly, but also made some updates to long-standing models. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Trek bike could make the most sense for you.
Inov-8 Terraultra G 270
The Inov-8 Terraultra G 270 is one of the most versatile trail shoes we've used, whether for up-tempo workouts or long days in the mountains. Check out our review to see why.
The New Race Landscape (Ep.54)
We’re discussing the major rider and team moves in the world of men’s DH and women’s DH; we place our $1000 predictions on the upcoming season; and we discuss some of the news and moves in the freeride and enduro scene, too.
Moab Red Hot & Black Canyon Ultras Recap + New-Tech Trail Shoes (Ep.81)
We’ve got some race recaps for you; our initial impressions of Saucony’s Switchback2 (which features the BOA system); and we discuss the arrival of the first carbon-plated trail shoe, The North Face’s Flight Vectiv.
Flash Review: 21/22 Dynastar M-Free 99
We're rolling out a bunch of Flash Reviews from the Blister Summit. First up: the new Dynastar M-Free 99.