The New Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC (Ep.3)
Salomon's new S/Lab Shift represents a significant leap forward in binding design. Check out our conversation with Salomon's Cody Townsend Chris Rubens, and Benoit Sublet, and our initial on-snow review.
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Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2017 — Stocking Stuffers
‘Tis the season to do, say, and / or give some nice things to the people you care about, so this week we’re sharing a few of our own favorite gift ideas. (And don’t feel bad about picking up one or two of these items for yourself. Because screw it, you probably deserve it. Here’s to you, too.)
1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (17/18)
We’ve posted our reviewers’ 3-ski and 2-ski quiver selections, so it’s time now to take a look at the holy grail of the ski world: the every-single-day, any-and-all conditions, 1-Ski Quiver.
2020-2021 Rossignol XV Sushi LF
While it’s not the hard charger you'd expect from Xavier De La Rue, the new XV Sushi LF is a very fun board that could change the way you approach the mountain.
2017 Sterling Fusion Nano IX Rope
Sterling’s revamped Fusion Nano IX rope put up some impressive numbers in lab tests, so we took it out in a variety of conditions to see how it fares in the real world.
3-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (17/18)
It was time to update our ski-quiver selections, so we’ve asked some of our reviewers to talk about how they think about assembling a quiver and provide their personal choices, starting with their 3-ski quivers.
Scott Gaffney – Skier & Director, Matchstick Productions (Ep.60)
We talk to one of the most accomplished ski movie directors of all time about working with legends like Shane McConkey; his favorite Matchstick Productions films; and the most mind-melting sessions he ever witnessed.
Black Sheep Sports
Black Sheep Sports is the premier freeride shop in Munich. From an impressive selection of boutique skis, to excellent bootfitting, and Bavarian beer, Black Sheep has it all.
2018-2019 Faction Dictator 3.0
Faction claims their "Dictator" series is designed for hard-charging "lunatics" and "maniacs." Here's our full review of the (pretty unusual) 105mm-wide Dictator 3.0.
Down vs. Synthetic: Ethical & Environmental Issues
Is down insulation a “green” material? How do synthetics compare? We discuss the environmental and ethical impacts of insulation in our Topic of the Week.
Big vs. Small Ski Companies — Who’s Building Better Skis?
When it comes to building the best skis, do the big brands have the edge, or is there an advantage to being the little guy?
2017 SRAM Code RSC Brakes
Our Mountain Bike editor calls the SRAM Code brakes the best he’s ever ridden. Check out his review to see why.
Evolv Cruzer Psyche Shoe
The Evolv Cruzer Psyche offers an appealing blend of hiking and scrambling performance in a lightweight package — and its low price makes it one of the best values on the market.
Osprey Aether AG 60 Backpack
Osprey’s revamped Aether is a versatile pack that offers solutions to some of the most common backpacking issues.
2018 Rockshox Pike RCT3
We put the new 2018 Pike RCT3 up against the 2017 fork, and weigh in on what’s different, what’s better, and what isn’t.
MSR WindBurner Stove System
The MSR WindBurner might be the best canister stove currently on the market. Check out our full review and comparisons to find out why.
New Grade300 wheelset from Industry 9
Industry Nine has debuted a new downhill wheel, the Grade300. Here are more of the details...
Patagonia Alpine Houdini Jacket
Patagonia’s Alpine Houdini is the waterproof version of their extremely popular Houdini jacket. We weigh in on its fit differences with the original Houdini, its versatility, and which version of the Houdini you should consider.