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Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Noah Bodman

Can a product that costs half as much as the competition perform just as well? That's basically what Hunt is claiming about their Carbon H-Impact wheelset, and after 5 months of testing, we actually don't think they're far off. Check out our review of this impressive wheelset.

Nathan VaporSwift 4L Race Vest

December 9, 2020 by Kieran Nay

While many aspects of running are less expensive than other, more gear-intensive sports, running vests can be quite pricey. But the VaporSwift 4L is Nathan's take on a more affordable, yet still race-ready running vest — check out our review to see how it compares to its higher-end competition.

Peter Bromka goes on Blister's Off The Couch podcast to discuss writing, running, writing about running, and more

Peter Bromka on Running & Writing (Ep.76)

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Brendan Leonard and Jonathan Ellsworth talk with Peter Bromka, a runner that grew up in Portland, ran at Tufts University, and now is back in Portland where he runs for the Bowerman Track Club Elite Program. But in addition to training hard and running fast, Peter is focused on writing about running itself. And in this conversation, you’ll hear more about how he is currently pursuing both.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Under the Tree

October 27, 2021December 8, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Next up in our gift guide are those items that we think would be great under the tree — check out our reviewers' top picks.

David Golay reviews the Pivot Mach 6 for Blister

2021 Pivot Mach 6

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by David Golay

Pivot just announced a brand-new bike — the latest generation of their 27.5" Trail / Enduro bike, the Mach 6. Check out our First Look to learn more about the bike that Pivot says offers "eye-watering speed, telepathic handling, & unflappable stability."

Inclusivity & Innovation in the Outdoor Industry: Moosejaw CEO, Eoin Comerford (Ep.153)

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Moosejaw’s CEO, Eoin Comerford, about how to increase diversity and inclusivity in the outdoor industry; the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator; what Moosejaw’s aims are today, and how those aims are informed by Moosejaw’s parent company, Walmart; and more.

Lance Canfield goes on Blister's Bikes & Big Ideas podcast to discuss the origin of Canfield bikes, competing in the early days of Red Bull Rampage, the new Canfield Lithium & Tilt, and more

Canfield Bikes’ Lance Canfield (Ep.45)

December 6, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Lance Canfield about Canfield’s new Tilt and Lithium bikes and the rest of their 20/21 lineup; the origins story of Canfield; the evolution of Rampage and competing in the first Rampage comps; the mountain bike industry today; and more.

Blister Brand Guide: Topo Athletic Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Topo Athletic continues to expand their line of low-drop, wide-toebox running shoes — check out our Brand Guide for the full rundown on their 2020 lineup and which model might make the most sense for how and where you run.

Paul Forward and Sascha Anastas go on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss how they think about ski quivers, their personal ski-quiver picks, quivers for babies, quivers for heli-ski guides, and more

Ski Quivers for Garden Gnomes, 1-Year-Olds, & Heli Guides (Ep.125)

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Blister reviewers Sascha Anastas & Paul Forward about their ski quivers; binding preferences; coffee in AK; your questions; and more.

Win Men’s & Women’s Kits from Le Bent

December 4, 2020 by Luke Koppa

The TWO winners this week will each get kitted out head-to-toe by Le Bent!

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

December 7, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 2-ski quiver selections, with additions from Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Eric Freson, & Sam Shaheen.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Survivor Endurance phone case for Blister

Protect Your Phone: Survivor Endurance Case

December 24, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk about protecting our brains with a helmet, and our bank accounts with injury insurance. Time to talk about protecting the pocket supercomputers we all carry when we’re skiing, riding, running, and wrecking.

Beacon Guide Books founder, Andy Sovick, goes on the Blister Podcast to discuss guide books in general, backcountry decision making, and more

On Guide Books & Decision Making in the Backcountry (Ep.152)

December 12, 2021December 2, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Sales of backcountry guide books are up, and more and more people are venturing out. So we talked with Beacon Guide Books founder, Andy Sovick about how he got into publishing guide books; why he actually dislikes the term “guide books”; whether or not backcountry guide books should even exist; the responsibilities that come with publishing them; why Andy is an advocate of the “ATES” system (Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale); and more.

Dan Feeney & Kate Harrison of the BOA Performance Fit Lab go on Blister's Off The Couch Podcast to discuss how BOA is using new methods to measure fit and how it relates to performance

Improving Performance by Rethinking Fit? BOA Fit System (Ep.75)

December 1, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Most of you are familiar with the BOA fit system, but do you know what BOA is up to today? Or maybe you’ve thought, What’s wrong with regular shoe laces? We went to the BOA Performance Fit Lab to learn more; hear why they see a big opportunity in trail running shoes; and see how they are working with companies to optimize products.

Blister's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide — Stocking Stuffers

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Stocking Stuffers

October 27, 2021December 1, 2020 by Luke Koppa

It’s that time of year again, where many of us are thinking about gifts for our family and friends. Our reviewers are chiming in with their gift ideas, and we’re kicking things off with stocking stuffers.

David Golay reviews the Canfield Tilt & Canfield Lithium for Blister

2021 Canfield Tilt & Lithium

August 10, 2021November 30, 2020 by David Golay

Canfield recently added two new 29ers to their lineup, the Tilt & Lithium, and we're very excited about both. Check out our First Look to see why.

Win 4FRNT Skis

November 27, 2020 by Luke Koppa

The winner this week will get a pair of skis from 4FRNT's 20/21 collection!

Buttered Noodles; Opening Day; & Ski Quivers (Ep.124)

March 7, 2022November 27, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the opening day of the ski season; approaches to building ski quivers; our specific selections; Luke’s latest rant; What we’re Celebrating; & more.

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In Part Two of our reviewers' 3-ski quiver selections, reviewers Paul Forward, Sascha Anastas, Kristin Sinnott, & Jonathan Ellsworth add their picks.

Matt Hart, author of Win At All Costs, goes on Blister's Off The Couch Podcast to discuss the book, PEDs in a variety of sports, and more

Matt Hart on Nike, The Oregon Project, & PEDs in Sports (Ep.74)

December 22, 2021November 24, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Matt Hart about his book, Win at All Costs: Inside Nike Running and its Culture of Deception, which is is an important book that everyone interested in competitive athletics should read. We discuss how Matt got interested in and involved with this story; whether we should just make all performance-enhancing drugs legal in all sports; who is most to blame for PED use in sports; what Nike’s response to the book has been; and Alberto Salazar’s upcoming trial.

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