Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide
Here are some gift ideas for the active people (and dogs) in your life.
Skiing
2014-2015 Lange RS 120 S.C.
The Lange RS 120 S.C. is a solid boot that can be driven hard in all conditions, but is also really comfortable.
2014-2015 Blizzard Bonafide
For those looking for a substantial, truly All-Mountain ski with a bit of a soft-snow bias, the Blizzard Bonafide warrants a look.
Pretty Faces Kickstarter Campaign
Most ski films don't deserve to be called "Important." But *Pretty Faces* isn't most ski films, and it definitely deserves your support. Here's why.
2021-2022 Fischer Nightstick
The Nightstick is a very stiff, competition-ready park ski that can withstand excessive abuse.
Blister’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
We've compiled a list of last-minute gift ideas for the active people in your life.
2nd Look: Blizzard Gunsmoke
The Gunsmoke is a very good pow ski that can double as a surfy, all-mountain tool, too.
Smith Vantage Helmet
Smith Optics deserves very high praise for the Vantage. We know of no helmet on the market that has a better set of features.
UPDATE: Swix Sonic R1 Adjustable Carbon Ski Poles
We found a signifiant flaw with the pre-production version of the Swix Sonic R1 Full Carbon Ski Pole, but it appears that Swix has fixed the issue.
2013-2014 Volkl Mantra
The Volkl Mantra is an iconic, all-mountain ski that everybody knows—or at least thinks they know. Here's our take.
CAMP Pulse Helmet
Blister's Iris Neary updates her review of the CAMP Pulse, one of the few combo climbing/skiing helmets on the market.
20 Questions: Jason Levinthal, J Skis
Jason Levinthal, the founder of LINE Skis, is on to a new project: "I want to do everything the exact opposite of what's being done today."
Helly Hansen Verglas Hooded Down Insulator
Warm, lightweight, durable. For reviewer Julia Van Raalte, those three words pretty much sum up the Verglas Hooded Down Insulator.
2-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Choices (13/14)
Last year, we named our 1-Ski Quiver selections. This year, we’re talking 2. Check out ours, then tell us yours.
Helly Hansen Verglas Jacket
The Verglas is a tough hardshell, well suited for colder weather resort and backcountry skiing.
2012-2013 Line Influence 105
The 12/13 Line Influence 105 is a very capable ski. See why new Blister reviewer Brett Carroll thinks you might want to go find a pair.
Salomon Quest Max BC 120
The Quest BC 120 is an excellent do-it-all boot for those who want a solid alpine boot that does well touring.
Dakine Shifter Pants
Dakine is entering the outerwear arena, and the Shifter is their first 3-layer pant. We put it to the test.
2016-2017 Line Sick Day 110
If you're looking for a ski to tour on, but one that can still hold its own in-bounds in most conditions, the Sick Day 110 deserves to be on your radar.