Reviewing the News

On the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss the life & legacy of Hilaree Nelson; Yvon Chouinard’s gift; Kipchoge & GOATs; burro racing; mountain sex; what we’re reading & watching; Cormac McCarthy; the return of The 50 Project; and more.

Reviewing the News & Mountain Sex w/ Cody Townsend (September 2022) (Ep.229)

May 11, 2023October 5, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss the life & legacy of Hilaree Nelson; Yvon Chouinard giving away Patagonia; Kipchoge & GOATs; burro racing; mountain sex; what we’re reading & watching; the return of The Fifty Project; and more.

on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss what’s going on at the National Ski Patrol; the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola; “pigloos”; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2022) (Ep.225)

September 5, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss what’s going on at the National Ski Patrol; the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola; “pigloos”; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2022) (Ep.220)

August 2, 2022August 1, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We cover Gunstock Mountain Resort’s fight to operate; access issues & potential solutions; WC DH MTBers forming a union; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching (answer: TOP GUN!) and more.

On our Blister Podcast, Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the Mountain Gazette story about outdoor influencers & accountability; Matthew Fairbrother’s bikepacking — and enduro racing — across Europe; the ‘most Canadian’ news story; what we’re reading & watching; recent Supreme Court rulings; mountain-town advice; & more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (June 2022) (Ep.216)

July 5, 2022July 4, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the Mountain Gazette story about outdoor influencers & accountability; Matthew Fairbrother’s bikepacking — and enduro racing — across Europe; the ‘most Canadian’ news story; what we’re reading & watching; recent Supreme Court rulings; mountain-town advice; & more.

On the Blister Podcast, Cody Townsend and Jonathan discuss the ethics of trail magic; wildfire management; how Cody broke his toe; a new segment for Reviewing the News; and a whole lot more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May 2022) (Ep.214)

June 6, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the ethics of trail magic; wildfire management; how Cody broke his toe; a new segment for Reviewing the News; and a whole lot more.

We talk with Cody about what he’s been up to and get an update on the Fifty Project, then we run through some of the latest news, including faked plane crashes; Vail Resorts’ minimum wage increase; fuel for backcountry skiing; golf; and what we’re reading & watching.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (April 2022)

May 16, 2022May 10, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Cody about what he’s been up to and get an update on the Fifty Project, then we run through some of the latest news, including faked plane crashes; Vail Resorts’ minimum wage increase; fuel for backcountry skiing; golf; and what we’re reading & watching.

On the Blister Podcast, Cody & Jonathan discuss skiing inbounds on touring gear; alpinism, obsession, & our top-5 climbing movies; a recent interview with Vail’s Rob Katz; Jerry of the Day & inclusivity; Eileen Gu & geopolitics; the future of Outdoor Retailer; & what we’re reading & watching.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Jan 2022) (Ep.202)

February 7, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody & Jonathan discuss skiing inbounds on touring gear; alpinism, obsession, & our top-5 climbing movies; a recent interview with Vail’s executive chairman, Rob Katz; Jerry of the Day & inclusivity; Eileen Gu & geopolitics; the future of Outdoor Retailer; & what we’re reading & watching.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Dec 2021) (Ep.197)

January 5, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the current situation of under-staffed & overcrowded ski areas; national parks and Native American tribes; the looming shortage of lithium batteries for electric vehicles; whether or not to ski the backcountry with your dog; what we’re watching; and more.

On the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss ‘fast pass’ programs at ski areas; Angel Collinson’s retirement announcement; the recent climate change / energy bill; bighorn sheep terrain closures in the Tetons; what we’re reading & watching; and more. (And note: yesterday, Jonathan talked to Angel about her recent announcement, so stay tuned for that conversation.)

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Oct 2021) (Ep.188)

December 22, 2021November 1, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss ‘fast pass’ programs at ski areas; Angel Collinson’s retirement announcement; the recent climate change / energy bill; bighorn sheep terrain closures in the Tetons; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

On this edition of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody Townsend and Jonathan discuss athletes & mental health; the affordable housing issues facing mountain towns; Pit Viper vs. far-right extremists (??); the ongoing consolidation of outdoor media; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2021) (Ep.176)

August 2, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss athletes & mental health; the affordable housing issues facing mountain towns; Pit Viper vs. far-right extremists (??); the ongoing consolidation of outdoor media; and more.

On the May / June 2021 edition of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about Cody’s recent adventure in AK; surges in National Park visits; ski patrol unionization; UFOs … and more.

Reviewing the News with Cody Townsend (May / June 2021) (Ep.171)

June 23, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about Cody’s recent adventure in AK; surges in National Park visits; ski patrol unionization; UFOs … and more.

On the April 2021 edition of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some recent criticism of REI; spraying vs. not spraying the locations of your outdoor adventures; Mt. Bohemia’s plan to incentivize vaccinations; gear libraries & outdoor accessibility; sex and ski touring; & more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (April 2021) (Ep.167)

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss some recent criticism of REI; spraying vs. not spraying the locations of your outdoor adventures; Mt. Bohemia’s plan to incentivize vaccinations; gear libraries & outdoor accessibility; sex and ski touring; & more.

Cody Townsend goes on the Blister Podcast to review the news of March, 2021

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Mar 2021) (Ep.165)

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the introduction of criminal charges for triggering avalanches; the case against straightlining; ski area news; our media recommendations; & more.

Cody Townsend goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to review the news of February, 2021

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Feb 2021) (Ep.162)

March 8, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the new rule changes re: filming in National Parks; whether it’s okay to leave your skis in the lift line to hold your spot; the future of freeride comps; the record number of avalanche fatalities in the U.S. this season; a new development in backcountry skiing; the shocking story of Dean Cummings; and we share some music, tv, and book recommendations.

Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Jan 2021) (Ep.160)

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the first Winter Summit of K2 by the Sherpa and Nepali team, including Nirmal Purja; TNF x Gucci collab; mountain-town dynamics; Sam Anthamatten vs Cody on the SHIFT binding; our inaugural Blister Summit; and more.

In the December, 2020 edition of Reviewing the News with Cody Townsend on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the Queens Gambit, who is getting into avalanche accidents, Ski Media, Magnus Carlsen, and more

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Dec 2020) (Ep.156)

December 28, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Towsend and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about chess & The Queen’s Gambit; savants & skier savants; ski media; political appointees; avalanche accidents; Cody’s new film, The Mountain Why; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Nov 2020) (Ep.150)

November 30, 2020November 16, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today we are launching a new segment on the Blister Podcast. Each month, Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some of the biggest stories and most interesting news headlines from the world of outdoor sports, and on occasion, the broader world, too. We also share some of the best things we’ve watched, read, or listened to.

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