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On Blister Cinematic, Cody and Jonathan discuss The Eiger Sanction, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week; it stars Clint Eastwood, the biggest movie star in the world at the time; and, importantly, Alex Honnold has called this the most realistic climbing film that Hollywood has ever produced. So … is Alex right? And how does the rest of the film hold up?

‘The Eiger Sanction’ w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.38)

May 20, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss The Eiger Sanction, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week; it stars Clint Eastwood, the biggest movie star in the world at the time; and, importantly, Alex Honnold has called this the most realistic climbing film that Hollywood has ever produced. So … is Alex right? And how does the rest of the film hold up?

On Blister Podcast ep. 313, We talk with Adrian Ballinger about the multiple sides of Everest, the many different ways to approach it, the culture of high-altitude mountaineering, and more.

Adrian Ballinger on Everest, Ethics, & Unexplored Places (Ep.313)

June 24, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Adrian Ballinger about the multiple sides of Everest, the many different ways to approach it, the culture of high-altitude mountaineering, and more.

On our latest Blister Podcast, we talk with professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, and remarkable achievements in and beyond the climbing world. We also go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her (which airs tomorrow on HBO and Max Here to Climb

Here to Climb: Sasha DiGiulian on Fitting In, Standing Out, & Her New Documentary (Ep.312)

June 17, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, and remarkable achievements in and beyond the climbing world. We also go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her life, Here to Climb.

Blister's mountain biking and climbing trip in Moab with 57hours

Our Climbing & MTB Trip with 57hours

November 19, 2019November 15, 2019 by Sam Shaheen

With the help of 57hours and our guide, Willie Benegas, we spent a few days biking and climbing around Moab — check out our recap video and trip report.

Men's everyday pants review on Blister Review

Men’s Everyday Casual / Tech Pants

November 27, 2017November 25, 2017 by Luke Koppa

Pants are pants, right? But now there are a bunch of options that blend functional performance with better styling, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorites for handling everything from bike commuting to afternoon climbing sessions (and they won't make you look like a dork).

Five Ten Quantum

June 30, 2017 by Dave Alie

The redesigned Five Ten Quantum is billed as an all-round shoe, but where does it really shine? We weigh in.

Matt Zia reviews the Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX for Blister Gear Review.

Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX Approach Shoe

November 1, 2016October 29, 2016 by Matt Zia

The Arc'teryx Acrux FL GTX is a radical departure from traditional approach shoes.

Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody

October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 by Matt Zia

The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is one of the most versatile soft shells we've used.

Petzl Sum’Tec Ice Axe

October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 by Sam Shaheen

While the Petzl Sum'Tec ice axe performs very well, we were left with a few questions.

Metolius Ultralight Master Cam

June 13, 2016 by Dave Alie

Metolius performed a major overhaul of their flagship cam, here is our review of the new Ultralight Master Cam.

Connor Pendergast reviews the La Sportive Cham jacket for Blister Gear Review

La Sportiva Cham Down Jacket

December 5, 2015December 5, 2015 by Connor Prendergast

The La Sportiva Cham Down Jacket has proven to be an excellent 700-fill jacket, especially for those who value durability and decent water resistance.

Recall: DMM Locking Carabiners

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Important news for anyone with DMM carabiners.

Sterling Evolution Aero 9.2 Rope

August 9, 2015July 29, 2015 by Dave Alie

The Sterling Evolution Aero offers a durability boost over its predecessors that makes it the best 9.2mm rope on the market today.

Outdoor Research Splitter Gloves

July 24, 2015 by Matt Zia

The Outdoor Research Splitter gloves are a promising alternative to athletic tape for splitter crack climbs.

Black Diamond B.D.V. Hoody and Pants

July 21, 2015 by Matt Zia

The Black Diamond B.D.V. pants and hoodie are the best rock climbing soft shells we've tested.

Petzl Attache Carabiner

June 6, 2015 by Matt Zia

The redesigned Petzl Attache carabiner offers some improvements that optimize it for multi-pitch climbing.

Black Diamond Speed 30 Pack

May 15, 2015 by Matt Zia

If you want a well-featured, versatile alpine pack that won't break the bank, check out the redesigned Black Diamond Speed 30.

Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell

May 8, 2015 by Kate Hourihan

Black Diamond's Dawn Patrol Shell is an impressively water-resistant and breathable soft shell that will make you second guess the need to always grab your hard shell.

Black Diamond Deployment Hoody

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015 by Dave Alie

If you're looking for a midlayer to use as a technical piece and as a good-looking casual piece, consider the Black Diamond Deployment Hoody.

Matt Zia and Hanna Trim Indian Creek Trip Report

Trip Report & Guide: Indian Creek, Utah

April 24, 2015 by Matt Zia

Indian Creek, Utah, has a wildness about it that's found in few other places. It's also home to the greatest concentration of splitter crack routes in the world. Here's our guide and photo gallery.

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