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We went to Silverton, Colorado, to talk to the founders of Venture Snowboards about how & why Venture does things different from most snowboard companies; building boards from scratch in Silverton; "greenwashing" in the snowsports industry; current trends in board design, and more.
18/19 Head Kore 1 Ski Boot
We just got some time on Head's all-new AT boot, the Kore 1, and here you can check out our initial on-snow performance notes.
2nd Look: 2018-2019 Salomon S/Lab X-Alp
We’ve put more time in the S/Lab X-Alp from Salomon, and still find it to be one of the best options available in the lightweight touring boot market. Check out our new review and new comparisons here.
2020-2021 Atomic Vantage 90 Ti
The all-new 18/19 Atomic Vantage series uses a very interesting construction that claims to make the skis both lighter and stronger. Today, we’re taking a look at the Vantage 90 Ti, and you can check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
2019-2020 Majesty Skis Werewolf CLT
Coming in at just over 1350 grams in its longest length, the Majesty Werewolf CLT is a very light, very interesting, option for ski mountaineering. Check out our review.
2018-2019 Salomon QST 106
Salomon is tweaking the QST 106 for 18/19, and after spending a good deal of time on the new QST 106 with the SHIFT binding, you can now check out our full review of this do-everything, “50/50” ski.
2020-2021 Dynafit ST Rotation 10
This year, Dynafit released the ST Rotation 10, the next evolution of their popular Radical series of bindings. Check out our full review to see what’s different with the ST Rotation 10, and how it compares to some other options on the market.
2018-2019 Faction Candide 3.0
Three of our reviewers now have time on the new Faction Candide 3.0, and you can now check out our full review.
Deep Dive: DPS Alchemist Wailer 106
We compare the Alchemist Wailer 106 to the Salomon QST 106, Volkl 100Eight, Head Kore 105, Foundation Wailer 106, and Black Diamond Boundary Pro 107.
Reviewing Portraits of Climbing Legends in “The Climbers” (Ep. 8)
We talk to Jim Herrington about his new award-winning book, "The Climbers," a compelling collection of portraits of many of the most influential climbers of the 20th century — including Fred Beckey, Yvon Chouinard, John Gill, and many more. We discuss the book, the subjects in the photos, and the book's important role in the climbing community.
18/19 All-Mountain & Frontside Skis (Ep.15)
We just finished testing a broad range of skis, so Blister's Sam Shaheen, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss a number of the highlights, including the new Atomic Bent Chetler 100, the HEAD Supershape i.Titan, a new carver from DPS, the Black Crows Orb, and what might be Jonathan's new personal favorite from Blizzard.
Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro Helmet
With a removable chin bar, the Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro helmet gives riders the option of a half-shell helmet on the way up, and then full-face coverage on the way down. We’ve been very impressed by its versatility, and you can check out our full review here.
DPS Phantom Permanent Base Glide Treatment
We've now had 4 reviewers on DPS' new permanent base glide treatment, Phantom, so it's time for an update.
Cy Whitling’s Mountain Mix Coloring Book
Blister's own Cy Whitling is making a coloring book specifically for people who like to play in the mountains, and we definitely think you should check it out.
18/19 Armada Tracer 108
We've now spent some time on the Tracer 108 both inside and outside the resort, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions.
18/19 Atomic Bent Chetler 100
We spent the past several days on the Bent Chetler 100, here are our fairly surprising preliminary impressions.
2018-2019 DPS Alchemist Wailer 106
After spending over 20 days on it, you can now check out our full review of the DPS Alchemist Wailer 106.
2021-2022 LINE Sick Day 104
If you’re looking for one ski to use for both inbounds riding and backcountry touring, the Line Sick Day 104 has emerged as a top candidate for us.
18/19 DPS Foundation Cassiar 94
Here are our initial on-snow impressions of DPS' new all-mountain ski.