NRS Zen Rescue PFD
Paddle Sports Editor David Spiegel dropped into the Grand Canyon of the Stikine with the Zen Rescue PFD strapped to his chest. How's that for an endorsement?
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Mons Royale Supa Tech LS
What smells better than a Mons Royale Supa Tech LS base layer after about 30 days of hard use? Not much, actually.
Trip Report: Back at Alta
Blister is back at Alta, and these photos from last weekend will show you why Alta makes for a pretty great place to carry out our mission.
2nd Look: Blizzard Gunsmoke
The Gunsmoke is a very good pow ski that can double as a surfy, all-mountain tool, too.
Smith Vantage Helmet
Smith Optics deserves very high praise for the Vantage. We know of no helmet on the market that has a better set of features.
Helly Hansen Legendary Pants
Helly Hansen's Legendary pants are relatively inexpensive and pretty warm, but there are some fabric issues we need to talk about.
Jackson Kayak All Star
The redesigned 2013 All Star is a great playboat that will also work as a decent river runner.
UPDATE: Swix Sonic R1 Adjustable Carbon Ski Poles
We found a signifiant flaw with the pre-production version of the Swix Sonic R1 Full Carbon Ski Pole, but it appears that Swix has fixed the issue.
First Look: Dakine Poacher 45L
The Dakine Poacher 45L works well year-round, and it comes with some thoughtful, well-designed features.
First Look: 2014 Trek Superfly 8
In our first look at the Trek Superfly 8, we talk about fit and initial impressions of this XC hardtail.
2013-2014 Volkl Mantra
The Volkl Mantra is an iconic, all-mountain ski that everybody knows—or at least thinks they know. Here's our take.
Columbia Ski Bum Scholarship
If you only read one thing on Blister, read this. Let's make sure this amazing kid gets to Whistler.
Trip Report: Thanksgiving at Taos
Winter is back, and we're all very thankful. And those who were at Taos this Thanksgiving are supremely thankful.
CAMP Pulse Helmet
Blister's Iris Neary updates her review of the CAMP Pulse, one of the few combo climbing/skiing helmets on the market.
Mammut Realization Short
A climbing harness built into a pair of shorts? We take a look at Mammut's Realization Short.
2013-2014 Anon M2 Goggle
UPDATE: With more time in the M2, we can still say that Anon has combined awesome optics with great engineering to create the easiest-to-use interchangeable goggle we've ever tested.
Ogio Baja 70 Hydration Pack
The Ogio Baja 70 Hydration Pack does exactly what it's intended to do: carry your essential ride supplies comfortably and securely.
2016-2017 Armada TSTw
In a conversation about the Armada TSTw, you've got to discuss the Armada VJJ. See which one is the better fit for you.
2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards — Part 4
In the fourth and final installment of the Blister 'Best Of' Awards, we end by breaking rules, paying homage, and issuing a challenge.
2014-2015 Moment Bibby
3 days, 3 feet of snow. We grabbed the new Bibby. Check out our update on its performance in trees and deep pow.