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Mammut Pro RAS 35, Blister Gear Review

Mammut Pro RAS 35L Backpack

May 10, 2013 by Dana Allen
An avy-airbag when you want it, a regular pack when you don't, the Removable Air System of the Mammut Pro R.A.S. 35 makes this pack a versatile, multi-season option.
Categories Backpacks, Recommended, Reviews
Dakine Impreza Glove, Blister Gear Review

Dakine Impreza Glove

May 24, 2013May 8, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
The Dakine Impreza is a spring-weight glove with a seemingly obvious but rare design feature. If you need a spring glove, add this to your short list.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Gloves, Recommended, Reviews
Epic Planks Crop Duster, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Epic Planks Crop Duster

November 4, 2014May 6, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
If you're already dreaming of deep winter pow, then you ought to consider adding the Epic Planks Crop Duster to your quiver. It's an easy, intuitive ski that is going to make a lot of people very happy in soft snow.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Icebreaker Ski Lite Over The Calf, Blister Gear Review

Icebreaker Ski Lite Over The Calf Women’s Sock

May 5, 2013 by Stella Selden
The Icebreaker Ski Lite Over The Calf Women's Sock has subtle design differences in just the right places to make it a great midweight ski sock, just pay attention to our notes about sizing.
Categories Base Layers, Recommended, Reviews
Salomon Quest 105, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-105

September 29, 2015April 25, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Salomon Quest 105 is a very good Do-Everything ski with that distinctive Salomon "feel." We'll explain. And geek out about mount points. And make comparisons to the Rocker2 108...
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Trip Report: Alta, Late April, Blister Gear Review

Trip Report: Alta, Late April

May 6, 2013April 22, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
While some of you were breaking out your bikes and running shoes, some of us were out skiing pow. Alta's open for one final 3-day weekend, and the conditions are fantastic. Get up here.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Reviews, Trip Reports
Atomic Elysian, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Atomic Elysian

October 10, 2014April 19, 2013 by Stella Selden
At 95mm underfoot, the Atomic Elysian is a predictable and versatile ski that shines on groomers, moguls, and trees.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Salomon Lumen, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 Salomon Q-96 Lumen

September 29, 2015April 17, 2013 by Julia Van Raalte
We recently reviewed the new 178cm Salomon Stella (104mm underfoot), now for the similar but narrower Lumen (96mm underfoot). So what do you give up and what do you gain by going skinnier?
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Dakine Commander Glove, Blister Gear Review

Dakine Commander Glove

April 25, 2013April 14, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
The Dakine Commander glove is warm, breathable, padded, and offers great dexterity. Really, it just does everything well.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Gloves, Recommended, Reviews
Bern Baker EPS, Blister Gear Review

Bern Baker EPS Helmet

May 6, 2013April 11, 2013 by Marshal Olson
The Bern Baker EPS helmet has a good fit, clean look, and great durability. Which only leaves one question: to vent, or not to vent?
Categories Apparel, Featured, Helmets, Recommended, Reviews
SmartWool Midweight Patterned Crew, Blister Gear Review

SmartWool NTS Mid 250 Pattern Crew

October 27, 2021April 5, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
After more than a year of testing, the SmartWool NTS Mid 250 Pattern Crew baselayer has become an all-time favorite.
Categories Base Layers, Recommended, Reviews
Rossignol Sickle, Blister Gear Review

2011-2012 Rossignol Sickle

September 12, 2013April 4, 2013 by Stella Selden
The Rossignol Sickle is a playful, stable, versatile all-mountain ski. But get yours while you still can...
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Salomon Stella, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Salomon Stella

May 6, 2013April 2, 2013 by Julia Van Raalte
The Salomon Stella is an all-mountain women’s ski that was designed to do everything well. So far, it largely succeeds.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
2013-2014 DPS Wailer 112RPC Pure3, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 DPS Wailer 112RPC, Pure3

October 12, 2016March 14, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
DPS's new Pure3 construction is supposed to make their skis "more powerful, damper, and more refined." We've A / B'd the current RPC with the new RPC to see for ourselves.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Black Diamond 192, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 Black Diamond Zealot, 192cm

October 13, 2014March 4, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
We've weighed in on the 182cm Black Diamond Zealot, time now for the 192. It's a different, bigger beast that wants you to become one with the fall line.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
RAMP Groundhog, Blister Gear Review

2015-2016 RAMP Groundhog

September 29, 2015March 3, 2013 by Robin Abeles
The RAMP Groundhog is a one-ski quiver that carves well in all conditions, but there are a few things freeheelers should note to really get this ski dialed.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody, Blister Gear Review

Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody

October 27, 2021March 1, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody is an exceptional jacket: incredibly light, warm, comfortable, packable, durable, and good looking, too.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Bern Watts Carbon Fiber Helmet, Blister Gear Review

Bern Watts Carbon Fiber Helmet

October 27, 2021February 24, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
A new update on a classic look, the Bern Watts Carbon Fiber is a versatile, lightweight, all-season helmet.
Categories Apparel, Helmets, Recommended, Reviews
Scott Rockell Pant, Blister Gear Review

SCOTT Rockell Pant

February 26, 2013February 22, 2013 by Stella Selden
When it comes women's insulated snow pants, the SCOTT Rockell delivers: warm, durable, comfortable.
Categories Apparel, Pants, Recommended, Reviews
Surface Live Free, Blister Gear Review

2013-2014 Surface Live Free

November 2, 2014February 19, 2013 by Kate Hourihan
The Surface Live Free is a backcountry-oriented ski designed by a freeride- and park-oriented ski company. If you spend a good amount of time out of bounds, take a look.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
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