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Ski Areas, Sustainability, & Getting Ready for Opening Day with Taos Ski Valley COO, John Kelly (Ep.283)

October 23, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What goes into getting a ski area ready for opening day? We discuss snow making, maintaining & operating chairlifts, and ski area culture and sustainability with Taos Ski Valley’s chief operations officer, John Kelly.

Boulder Orthotics

October 23, 2023October 22, 2023 by Kara Williard

Boulder Orthotics is a women-owned, and women-led bootfitting operation. They deliver the full range of bootfitting customization and modifications. With over 25 years of experience, a background in pedorthics, and a passion for getting it right, schedule an appointment to redefine the way your ski boots fit.

For this week’s GEAR:30 podcast, Jonathan Ellsworth sat down with Kara Williard, Dylan Wood, Justin Bobb, and Luke Koppa to debrief about our 2023-2024 Winter Buyer’s Guide, discuss what changed this year (and what has *not* changed), go over some trends, and more. Along the way, we dole out our unofficial “RIP,” “Good Riddance,” and new “Best Glow-Up” awards; talk about what we’re most excited to get on this season; and Jonathan debates whether Luke isn’t even invited to his funeral, or if he’ll be managing the whole thing…

Our 23/24 BLISTER Winter Buyer’s Guide Recap (Ep.268)

October 26, 2023October 20, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We brought together several of our reviewers to discuss our latest Winter Buyer’s Guide; give out our unofficial “RIP,” “Good Riddance,” and new “Best Glow-Up” awards; cover what we’re most excited to get on this season, and much more.

David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Commencal Supreme V5 for Blister

Commencal Supreme DH V5

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by David Golay

The Commencal Supreme V5 has been one of the most successful World Cup DH race bikes over the last two seasons, and it’s a great option for folks who want a go-fast DH bike — even if you don’t plan on sticking a number plate to it anytime soon.

Win Skis from 4FRNT

October 20, 2023 by Dylan Wood

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get their choice of 4FRNT’s Raven or Hoji skis, both of which are repeat winners of our “Best Of” award!

Layering 101: Types of Outdoor Apparel & How to Layer for Different Activities & Climates

October 19, 2023 by Sam Shaheen

There are a zillion new baselayers, insulators, and shells out there — and the options are constantly evolving and diversifying. So in our updated "Layering 101" guide, we sort out what makes certain types better / worse than others, and outlined how we think about layering for various cold-weather outdoor activities.

Privateer Bikes on the 141 and 161 V2 (Ep.192)

October 19, 2023 by David Golay

Privateer has been teasing the upcoming second-generation versions of their 141 and 161 for a while now and we recently sat down with Dan Hicks, the engineer behind the project, to get all the details on the new bikes.

2023 Knolly Endorphin

October 18, 2023 by David Golay

The Knolly Endorphin is back after a hiatus — and Knolly says it’s a harbinger of new things to come across their entire lineup.

Women’s Mountain Bike Shorts & Pants Roundup – 2023

October 19, 2023October 17, 2023 by Kara Williard

There are more options for mountain bike shorts and pants than ever before, and in our latest roundup of women’s ones, we’ve got eight new pairs to add to the mix after a bunch of time testing them in a ton of different conditions.

Raide LF 40L Backpack

October 17, 2023 by Luke Koppa

Raide is the newest player in the ultralight snowsports category and their first product, the LF 40L backpack, is a very interesting initial offering. Check out our First Look for more on this UHMWPE (aka, Dyneema) pack and the brand behind it.

Trevor Kennison is one of the most remarkable athletes in the world, and like Travis Rice, Candide Thovex, Courtney Dauwalter, and Alex Honnold, he forces us to see things differently and rethink what’s possible. And on our latest Blister Podcast, we talk to Trevor and Josh Berman, director of Level 1 Productions, about their new film, Full Circle, that premieres this week in New York, and that documents Trevor’s incredible story and exploits, and the challenges — and opportunities — of life after spinal cord injury.

Trevor Kennison & Josh Berman on Full Circle (Ep.282)

October 16, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Like Travis Rice, Candide Thovex, Courtney Dauwalter, and Alex Honnold, Trevor Kennison forces us to rethink what’s possible. Josh Berman has created a film, Full Circle, that documents Trevor’s incredible story and exploits, and the challenges — and opportunities — of life after spinal cord injury.

Five Ten Trailcross XT

October 17, 2023October 16, 2023 by Zack Henderson

Five Ten’s Trailcross line is meant to blend functionality from bike and trail running shoes into a lightweight, breathable package that works well both on and off the bike. The updated Trailcross XT now uses recycled materials extensively, in a design that’s pretty different from the original. So how does it all pan out on the trail?

Gear West

October 24, 2023October 15, 2023 by Sam Shaheen

Gear West is not only one of the largest shops in the midwest, it is also one of the best.

Mark Abma came to Western Colorado University for another edition of our Blister Speaker Series, where he broke down his segment from the MSP film, ALL IN; discussed his part in the new MSP film, Land of Giants; ran us through his preparation for ski season; longevity; confidence; pressure; staying calm; and more.

20+ Years as a Pro Skier: Mark Abma | Blister Speaker Series Video

October 13, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In this video, Mark Abma discusses his lengthy professional skiing career, how big mountain skiing has evolved, his passion for alternative housing and energy, and much more.

Win Skis from RMU

October 18, 2023October 13, 2023 by Dylan Wood

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get RMU’s Apostle 96 Carbon ski!

On GEAR:30, Kara Williard and Jake “Fasa” Nelson clear up some of the most common bootfitting myths and misconceptions out there, provide some clarity on what you should realistically expect from a ski boot and bootfitter, discuss how to go about shopping for a boot this season, and more.

A Very Deep Dive on Bootfitting, Pt. 5: Debunking Bootfitting Myths & Misconceptions (Ep.267)

October 13, 2023 by Kara Williard

Kara Williard and Jake “Fasa” Nelson clear up some of the most common bootfitting myths and misconceptions out there, provide some clarity on what you should realistically expect from a ski boot and bootfitter, discuss how to go about shopping for a boot this season, and more.

Casey Brown, Vaea Verbeeck, and Hannah Bergemann on Women at Rampage (Ep.191)

October 12, 2023 by David Golay

We sat down with Casey Brown, Vaea Verbeeck, and Hannah Bergemann to talk about the lack of a women’s category at Red Bull Rampage; what they’ve been doing to change that; why opening up Rampage to women is important; and the trajectory of women’s freeride more broadly.

Propain Ekano 2 CF

October 12, 2023 by David Golay

Propain launched the Ekano 2 AL just a few months ago as a “freeride eMTB,” but the new Ekano 2 CF is substantially different from its aluminum sibling — starting but not ending with the SRAM Eagle Powertrain drive system.

Transition Repeater Powertrain

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 by Simon Stewart

The SRAM Eagle Powertrain bikes are rolling out, and Transition’s offering, the Repeater Powertrain, isn’t just a Repeater with a motor swap. Check out our First Look for all the info.

2024 Ortovox Ski & Snowboard Gear | Blister Summit Brand Lineup Video

October 9, 2023 by Kara Williard

At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Ortovox’s Alexander Cernichiari to discuss the brand’s path from making avalanche transceivers to just about everything you’d wear / use in the backcountry. We cover their 2024 apparel collection; how and why they use merino wool; their wide-ranging outerwear lineup, and more.

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