BLISTER+ Membership
- $0 deductible, $25,000-per-injury coverage (including emergency evacuations)
- Our Personalized Gear Recommendations
- Access to ALL Blister Content — Flash Reviews, Deep Dives, & More
- Exclusive Deals on Gear & More
- Our Print & Digital Winter Buyer's Guide
- Discount on the Blister Summit
- Blister Community Reviews
If you are reading this, then you likely need this membership, and the injury insurance it provides.
If you want personalized gear recommendations from our reviewers; $0 deductible, $25,000-per-injury insurance that covers your favorite outdoor activities; and deals on gear from 30+ outdoor brands, then BLISTER+ is for you.
A BLISTER+ MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
BLISTER+ OUTDOOR INJURY INSURANCE
Our BLISTER+ membership includes 12 months of $0-deductible, $25,000-per-incident injury insurance.
BLISTER+ is available to everyone — citizens and residents of all countries, kids, and people of all ages — and it covers you for any of the activities listed below, anywhere in the world.
Looking for more information about BLISTER+ coverage and how it works? Want to sign up a family member? See the FAQ section below or head to our BLISTER+ Injury Insurance landing page.
BLISTER+ Covers You Every Time You're:
BLISTER+ Covers You
Every Time You're:
- Skiing
- Backcountry Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Splitboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking (includes commuting)
- Gravel Biking
- Running (Trail & Road)
- Hiking
- Camping
- Rock Climbing (not free solo climbing)
- Bouldering (indoors & outdoors)
- Alpine Rock, Snow, or Glacier Climbing
- Canyoneering
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Rafting
Coverage Details:
- up to $25,000 PER INJURY — including Emergency Evacuations / Transport
- $0 deductible
- 12-Month coverage begins when you sign up
- works with or without other insurance
- covers health insurance deductibles and co-pay costs
- NO ‘out-of-network’ restrictions
- kids & people of all ages are eligible
- citizens & residents of all countries are eligible
Where are You Covered?
Anywhere in the world.
PLUS, A WHOLE LOT MORE:
Personalized Gear Recommendations
Ask us anything gear-related, anytime. Nobody tests as much gear as extensively as we do, so if you really want the best, most informed, and accurate recommendations, you’ve come to the right place, whether that be for your next ski, ski boot, bike, running shoe, or whatever other outdoor product.
Access to all Blister Content
Get access to all Flash Reviews, Deep Dive comparisons, and more! Our Flash Reviews (see example) provide our initial impressions of a product and are updated in real-time as we spend more time on it, while our Deep Dive comparisons (see example) spell out how a ski compares to every other relevant ski in the category.
Print & Digital Winter Buyer's Guide
Get a guaranteed copy of the limited print edition of our Winter Buyer’s Guide — or stick with the digital edition. Whichever you choose, as long as you’re an active BLISTER+ member, you’ll always have access to the latest version of our massive, annual buyer’s guide.
EXCLUSIVE DEALS ON GEAR FROM THESE COMPANIES AND MANY MORE:
Discounts include 10-20% off skis from 14 major and boutique brands, 15% off We Are One carbon wheels, and much more. Taking advantage of these discounts can make our memberships pay for themselves — check out the list of our current Blister Member deals.
DISCOUNTS ON OUR BLISTER SUMMIT
As a BLISTER+ Member, you’ll get $100 off registration for our Blister Summit 2025, which is taking place at Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado from February 23–27.
The Blister Summit is a one-of-a-kind snowsports event where you can test next-year’s gear from dozens of brands big and small; ski and ride with Blister reviewers and pro athletes, talk with the very people who designed the products you’re testing, and a whole lot more. We would love to see you at the next Summit!
Click Here to learn more about the Summit, and if you’re already a BLISTER+ member, once registration is live for the 2025 event, you can head to the Blister Member Clubhouse to utilize your discount.
FAQ: Plan Options, Details, & Benefits
Once you’ve purchased BLISTER+, check that you’re logged in and head to our Member Clubhouse. There, you can find your discounts, submit a gear question, check out the latest Flash Reviews and Deep Dive comparisons, read our digital Buyer’s Guides, and more. The Member Clubhouse is your one-stop shop for taking advantage of all the benefits of the BLISTER+ Membership.
Interested in getting BLISTER+ for a family member or friend? Great idea! To do so, follow these instructions:
(1) Create an account on the Blister website using the name and email of the person you want to get covered with BLISTER+
You cannot purchase BLISTER+ for someone else using your own name or email; BLISTER+ outdoor injury insurance is assigned to the name and email of the account that’s used when placing the order.
(2) Using the account of the person you want to get covered, purchase a BLISTER+ membership.
(3) After completing the order, we (BLISTER) will send an order confirmation email to the email of the account used to place the order.
(4) Within 1-2 business days of placing the order, our injury insurance partner, Spot, will send an additional email to the email of the account used to place the order. Spot’s email will contain instructions on how to log into the user’s Spot Insurance account, which is what the BLISTER+ member will use if / when they need to file a claim.
We often get on gear long before it’s released, and our Full Reviews necessarily take time to produce (you know, since we actually put lots of time on or in the products we test). Blister Flash Reviews provide our initial impressions of a product and are updated in real time as we spend more time on it. We post Flash Reviews for skis, mountain bikes, ski boots, high-profile mountain bike components, ski bindings, and more. Check out our sample Flash Review of the Atomic Bent 110 to see an example
Major time and money savers. Our Deep Dives spell out how a ski or bike compares to every other relevant ski or bike in the category. See an Example: Deep Dive: K2 Mindbender 99Ti
If you become a BLISTER+ member, you can reach out to us directly via the Gear Recommendations form on the Blister Member Clubhouse and our reviewers will work with you to make sure you end up with the right gear.
Please Note: This is NOT a feature of the Digital Access Pass.
By purchasing a BLISTER+ membership, you’ll be covered with $0 deductible, $25,000-per-injury insurance for a whole year — all for less than $33 a month / $399 a year.
Please Note: This is NOT a feature of the Digital Access Pass.
Our BLISTER+ members get access to exclusive deals on gear from 30+ brands, including 10-20% off a bunch of ski brands, 15% off We Are One carbon wheels, and much more.
Please Note: This is NOT a feature of the Digital Access Pass.
Our annual Winter Buyer’s Guide is included with a BLISTER+ subscription. You can also buy the guide on its own (print or digital) via our store.
Please Note: This is NOT a feature of the Digital Access Pass.
Our BLISTER+ members get $100 off the registration price for Blister Summit 2024, which is taking place at Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado from February 4-8.
Please Note: This is NOT a feature of the Digital Access Pass.
Our BLISTER+ members get access to Blister Community Reviews, where they can post their own reviews and read reviews from other BLISTER+ members. Check out this GEAR:30 podcast for more on Blister Community Reviews and our future plans for it.
Please Note: This is NOT a feature of the Digital Access Pass.
Our BLISTER+ members get access to everything that the basic Blister Membership included. But BLISTER+ offers a LOT more, including $0 deductible, $25,000-per-injury insurance that covers your favorite outdoor activities; access to our new Blister Community Reviews; plus more to come.
If you have an active Digital Access Pass and would like to upgrade to our BLISTER+ Membership, head to the Blister Member Clubhouse for instructions.
Have a different question? Contact Us
FAQ: BLISTER+ INJURY insurance
Our BLISTER+ injury insurance is a custom policy that we created with Spot Insurance to protect the members of our Blister community, and it is underwritten by Mutual of Omaha.
In addition to receiving all the other benefits of the plan, BLISTER+ members get up to $25,000 of injury insurance per injury — with $0 deductible — for all the activities listed here, anywhere in the world. And citizens of all countries are eligible.
So say you’re a BLISTER+ member and you hurt yourself biking to work. You’ll be covered for up to $25,000 for that injury, with $0 deductible. And if you then hurt yourself skiing or fishing or rock climbing or snowboarding or snowmobiling or running or kayaking, etc, the next day, you’d be covered for up to $25,000 for that injury, too, with $0 deductible.
You just submit a claim (see “What if I have to submit a claim?” below) and you’ll have the Spot team and our Blister team working with you to make sure that you’re taken care of.
The BLISTER+ plan covers costs from your doctor-recommended treatment plan up to $25,000 for any covered physical injury as long as it is carried out by a licensed medical professional. Your treatment plan could include diagnostic scans, hospital stays, ER visits, surgeries, physical therapy, and emergency transportation. Basically, anything your licensed medical professional recommends that you need to recover from your accident.
BLISTER+ members are covered any time they are:
Skiing (inbounds and backcountry skiing)
Snowboarding
Splitboarding
Snowmobiling
Mountain Biking
Road Biking (including commuting)
Gravel Biking
Trail Running
Road Running
Hiking
Camping
Rock Climbing (not free solo climbing)
Bouldering (indoors and outdoors)
Alpine Rock, Snow, or Glacier Climbing
Canyoneering
Fishing
Kayaking
Rafting
No, BLISTER+ is not health insurance.
The BLISTER+ plan provides coverage for reimbursement of medical bills incurred for injuries stemming from accidents.
If you’re an active BLISTER+ member and you get injured while doing one of the covered activities, you’d go through any medical procedures and visits as usual, using your own health insurance (if applicable), and then you file a claim through our insurance partner, Spot, to get reimbursed for covered care related to that injury. See the “What if I have to submit a claim” tab for more details.
As much as we would like to help you with your stomach flu (drink plenty of fluids!), general illness and sickness are not included in your policy coverage.
General illness, pre-existing conditions, overuse injuries (wear and tear), and chronic sickness are not included in your policy coverage. BLISTER+ only covers accidental injuries that happen while you’re participating in the covered activities.
Yes, air and ground transportation are covered, up to $25,000.
Coverage is void if the insured is doing anything illegal – e.g., trespassing.
Here is the Policy Transport language:
Ambulance Service (Air) means the service provided:
• by means of a fixed or roto-winged aircraft equipped with life support and medical apparatus; and
• for the primary purpose of transporting an Insured to or from the Hospital where treatment is given.
Ambulance Service (Surface) means the service provided:
• by a commercial or municipal ground ambulance service; and
• for transporting an Insured to or from the Hospital where treatment is given.
Once you’ve purchased your BLISTER+ membership, you will receive an email from Spot (our injury insurance partner) with instructions on how to log into your Spot Insurance account, which is what you will use if / when you need to file a claim.
Within 1-2 business days of purchasing BLISTER+, our injury insurance partner, Spot, will send an additional email to you that contains instructions on how to log into your Spot Insurance account, which is what BLISTER+ members will use if / when they need to file a claim. When logging into your Spot account, select “Blister” as the partner you purchased coverage from.
If you’re an active BLISTER+ member and need to file an injury insurance claim, doing so is easy:
(1) Within 30 days of the date of the injury, log in to your Spot account to report your accident at getspot.com/login-selection.
(2) Use the “File a Claim” button on your Spot account page to begin the process and fill out basic relevant details regarding your injury and any potential related medical care.
(3) A member of Spot’s support team will then work one-on-one with you to run you through the claim process. They’ll inform you about any documents you need to upload (e.g., bill from a doctor’s office, your health insurance’s Explanation of Benefits, etc.), and they’ll help answer any questions you might have.
(4) After you’ve submitted any required documents and information, Spot will process your claim and you’ll be mailed a check for any relevant reimbursement.
You can begin the above process even if you haven’t yet received treatment or bills, but you must begin the process within 30 days of when the injury occurred. Then, once you submit any required documents (e.g., bills or Explanation of Benefits), you can complete the claim and get reimbursed for any covered medical care.
Want more details on the BLISTER+ injury insurance policy? Click Here
FAQ: Subscription Logistics
Our subscriptions are set to automatically renew a year after you first purchase a subscription. If you don’t want your subscription to renew automatically, head to the “My Subscriptions” tab on your “My Account” page and cancel your subscription. By doing so, your subscription will remain active until a year after your most recent order. If you have any questions about our subscriptions or renewal process, please reach out to us via our Contact page.
Once you’ve purchased BLISTER+, check that you’re logged in and head to our Member Clubhouse. There, you can find your discounts, submit a gear question, check out the latest Flash Reviews and Deep Dive comparisons, read our digital Buyer’s Guides, and more. The Member Clubhouse is your one-stop shop for taking advantage of all the benefits of the BLISTER+ Membership.
The BLISTER+ membership includes a print copy of our annual Winter Buyer’s Guide, which is why there is a shipping charge. However, if you don’t need a print copy, you can make that selection before adding BLISTER+ to your cart. If you select that you do not need a print copy, you will not be charged for shipping.
If you’re a current member who selected the digital-only option for the Winter Buyer’s Guide when you bought your BLISTER+ membership but would now like to receive the print edition in future years, go to the “My Subscriptions” tab on the “My Account” page on our site, hit the “Switch Subscription” button, select the print option from the drop-down box on the BLISTER+ product page, and complete the checkout process (be sure to double check your shipping address). You’ll be able to do this at no extra charge, but your next renewal payment will include a shipping fee to cover the print guide.
If you’re a current member who selected the print option for the Winter Buyer’s Guide when you bought your BLISTER+ membership but would now like to switch to the digital edition and not pay shipping in future years, go to the “My Subscriptions” tab on the “My Account” page on our site, hit the “Switch Subscription” button, select the digital option from the drop-down box on the BLISTER+ product page, and complete the checkout process (be sure to double check your shipping address). Then, to have the shipping charge removed from your subscription, please reach out to us at this email and we’ll make sure we get that updated.
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