Blister Buyer's Guide

The 10th Anniversary of the Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide: Why We Started It, How It’s Evolved, & What’s in the Latest One (Ep.310)

August 23, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Since we’re releasing soon the 10th edition of our Really Big Book, Jonathan talks with Luke and Kara about what’s in this latest one, how it’s evolved, and of course, we talk about that super sexy cover photo….

Our 22/23 BLISTER Winter Buyer’s Guide Recap (Ep.218)

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

A bunch of our reviewers discuss why our 22/23 Winter Buyer’s Guide is still unique and still the best resource for your winter gear; what’s new & different this year; some of our personal favorite gear of the season; some industry trends and speculation; and why pumpkin-flavored pastries make Drew Kelly sweat.

20/21 Blister Buyer’s Guide + Your Questions (Ep.121)

November 6, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some of the highlights and big takeaways from our new Winter Buyer’s Guide; our Best Of award winners; whether or not the 20/21 crop of ski gear represents a step forward; and we then answer a lot of the questions you submitted.

Blister discusses reader questions regarding Blister's 19/20 Winter Buyer's Guide, and responds to the other winter buyer's guides

BLISTER Buyer’s Guide, Pt. 2 + Reviews of Other Buyer’s Guides (Ep.69)

December 27, 2021October 11, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We answer a bunch of the questions you submitted, then assess some of the product reviews from several of the other ski review publications — and one gear recommendation website.

18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide

November 10, 2018October 1, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’ve got some very big news about this year’s Buyer’s Guide…

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17/18 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide

October 26, 2017October 2, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This is the best — and biggest — Buyer's Guide you've ever seen. Learn what makes ours different, and how to get your copy.

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